Blue grass music with the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, California Youth Chinese Symphony, historic skit, crafts, children’s activities and more will be featured on Heritage Day. The free event takes place on October 4 from 12-4 at the Saratoga History Museum located at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in Saratoga.
Costumed Saratoga historical figures will also be located on Big Basin Way as part of the festivities.
Saratoga Historical Foundation President Annette Stransky says, “The heart of Heritage day is the Saratoga History Museum. This is where you can see and learn about local history with exhibits and this year with the added bonus of our special exhibit—additional information on Pioneering the Valley— The Chinese American Legacy in Santa Clara Valley. But we’ve provided much more for this day. It is packed with old time music, lecture, craftspeople and skits. We’ve organized an afternoon of free fun, history, and music that begins at noon and will be interesting to all ages.â€
An Afternoon of Fun
Emcee Brian Berg will introduce the entertainment on the Saratoga Historical Park patio which includes the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Portraits of the Past, Lisa Robinson speaking on the timber industry, and the California Youth Chinese Symphony. Chairs and shade will be provided for the audience.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers play a mix of bluegrass, old time folk music from America's past with toe tapping passion. This performance will include Saratoga's own Lee Anne Welch on the fiddle, Suzanne Suwanda on bass, Robert Cornelius, banjo and Topher Gayle on guitar.
Portraits of the Past, a group from History San Jose, provides an irreverent but light hearted look at some of the key historic figures in Saratoga and Santa Clara Valley history and begins at 1 o’clock. Costumed in period clothing, vignettes from local history will be vividly and memorably portrayed.
Lisa Robinson, noted author and President of the San Lorenzo Historical Society, gives an entertaining history of the local timber industry at 1:30. Saratoga was one of the many “lumber towns†in the 1850s. Robinson has written over four books on the San Lorenzo Valley history. Most recently she edited the book, “Redwood Logging and Conservation in the Santa Cruz Mountains—A Split History.â€
The California Youth Chinese Symphony performs from 2:30-3:30 playing traditional Chinese musical instruments. The all-volunteer symphony plays integrates East-West music using both Chinese and Western instruments. Traditional Chinese musical instruments such as erhu (stringed instrument similar to a fiddle); pippa (four string instrument); sheng, (reed instrument); yangqin (hammered dulcier); and paigu (set of 3-7 drums) will be played.
Cindy Watkins provides music with a musical saw. The musical saw is an American folk musical instrument that got its start in the 1900s in the Appalachian Mountains. The saw is played with a fiddle bow and the musician is called a sawyer. The saw can produce up to 20 notes and the plaintive tones achieved makes it sometimes called a “singing saw.†During the 1920s and 30s, the music took hold and was very popular throughout the United States. Today there are many groups dedicated to keeping this form of folk music alive.
Many Things to Do---Children’s Activities
Duan’s Art Studio is sponsoring a craft table that will include demonstrations of flower arranging, calligraphy, brush painting, and other traditional Chinese art. The Girl Scouts will also have many old time children’s activities including making button whizzers.
Old Time Crafts
People will be on hand demonstrating lace making, rag rug making, wood carving, soap making and more. In keeping with the times, the Santa Clara Valley Water District will also have an information table with water saving tips. Friends of the Wineries will have an information table, also.
Book Signing
Popular local author Robin Chapman, will be on hand to sell and autograph her book, California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley.
Walking Tour
Free docent-led walking tour of the historic village and its surroundings will also be available.
Tour the Park
Costumed docents will provide tours of the 1850s historic McWilliams house and the one-room schoolhouse on the premises.
Other Events
Also in celebration of Heritage day, the Saratoga Village Development Council and Chairwoman Jill Hunter will have over 20 costumed Saratoga historical characters stationed in the Village from 12 to 3 PM. A formal introduction and photos of the characters will take place at noon in Blaney Plaza. The first 75 children who ask Hunter will receive a free copy of a coloring book of Saratoga history.
The historic characters selected range from the 1850s to the early 1900s and include such notables as Martin McCarty, Charles Blaney, Paul Masson, and Senator James Phelan. Be sure to ask these costumed characters a question about history.
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Costumed Saratoga historical figures will also be located on Big Basin Way as part of the festivities.
Saratoga Historical Foundation President Annette Stransky says, “The heart of Heritage day is the Saratoga History Museum. This is where you can see and learn about local history with exhibits and this year with the added bonus of our special exhibit—additional information on Pioneering the Valley— The Chinese American Legacy in Santa Clara Valley. But we’ve provided much more for this day. It is packed with old time music, lecture, craftspeople and skits. We’ve organized an afternoon of free fun, history, and music that begins at noon and will be interesting to all ages.â€
An Afternoon of Fun
Emcee Brian Berg will introduce the entertainment on the Saratoga Historical Park patio which includes the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Portraits of the Past, Lisa Robinson speaking on the timber industry, and the California Youth Chinese Symphony. Chairs and shade will be provided for the audience.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers play a mix of bluegrass, old time folk music from America's past with toe tapping passion. This performance will include Saratoga's own Lee Anne Welch on the fiddle, Suzanne Suwanda on bass, Robert Cornelius, banjo and Topher Gayle on guitar.
Portraits of the Past, a group from History San Jose, provides an irreverent but light hearted look at some of the key historic figures in Saratoga and Santa Clara Valley history and begins at 1 o’clock. Costumed in period clothing, vignettes from local history will be vividly and memorably portrayed.
Lisa Robinson, noted author and President of the San Lorenzo Historical Society, gives an entertaining history of the local timber industry at 1:30. Saratoga was one of the many “lumber towns†in the 1850s. Robinson has written over four books on the San Lorenzo Valley history. Most recently she edited the book, “Redwood Logging and Conservation in the Santa Cruz Mountains—A Split History.â€
The California Youth Chinese Symphony performs from 2:30-3:30 playing traditional Chinese musical instruments. The all-volunteer symphony plays integrates East-West music using both Chinese and Western instruments. Traditional Chinese musical instruments such as erhu (stringed instrument similar to a fiddle); pippa (four string instrument); sheng, (reed instrument); yangqin (hammered dulcier); and paigu (set of 3-7 drums) will be played.
Cindy Watkins provides music with a musical saw. The musical saw is an American folk musical instrument that got its start in the 1900s in the Appalachian Mountains. The saw is played with a fiddle bow and the musician is called a sawyer. The saw can produce up to 20 notes and the plaintive tones achieved makes it sometimes called a “singing saw.†During the 1920s and 30s, the music took hold and was very popular throughout the United States. Today there are many groups dedicated to keeping this form of folk music alive.
Many Things to Do---Children’s Activities
Duan’s Art Studio is sponsoring a craft table that will include demonstrations of flower arranging, calligraphy, brush painting, and other traditional Chinese art. The Girl Scouts will also have many old time children’s activities including making button whizzers.
Old Time Crafts
People will be on hand demonstrating lace making, rag rug making, wood carving, soap making and more. In keeping with the times, the Santa Clara Valley Water District will also have an information table with water saving tips. Friends of the Wineries will have an information table, also.
Book Signing
Popular local author Robin Chapman, will be on hand to sell and autograph her book, California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley.
Walking Tour
Free docent-led walking tour of the historic village and its surroundings will also be available.
Tour the Park
Costumed docents will provide tours of the 1850s historic McWilliams house and the one-room schoolhouse on the premises.
Other Events
Also in celebration of Heritage day, the Saratoga Village Development Council and Chairwoman Jill Hunter will have over 20 costumed Saratoga historical characters stationed in the Village from 12 to 3 PM. A formal introduction and photos of the characters will take place at noon in Blaney Plaza. The first 75 children who ask Hunter will receive a free copy of a coloring book of Saratoga history.
The historic characters selected range from the 1850s to the early 1900s and include such notables as Martin McCarty, Charles Blaney, Paul Masson, and Senator James Phelan. Be sure to ask these costumed characters a question about history.
Blue grass music with the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, California Youth Chinese Symphony, historic skit, crafts, children’s activities and more will be featured on Heritage Day. The free event takes place on October 4 from 12-4 at the Saratoga History Museum located at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in Saratoga.
Costumed Saratoga historical figures will also be located on Big Basin Way as part of the festivities.
Saratoga Historical Foundation President Annette Stransky says, “The heart of Heritage day is the Saratoga History Museum. This is where you can see and learn about local history with exhibits and this year with the added bonus of our special exhibit—additional information on Pioneering the Valley— The Chinese American Legacy in Santa Clara Valley. But we’ve provided much more for this day. It is packed with old time music, lecture, craftspeople and skits. We’ve organized an afternoon of free fun, history, and music that begins at noon and will be interesting to all ages.â€
An Afternoon of Fun
Emcee Brian Berg will introduce the entertainment on the Saratoga Historical Park patio which includes the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Portraits of the Past, Lisa Robinson speaking on the timber industry, and the California Youth Chinese Symphony. Chairs and shade will be provided for the audience.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers play a mix of bluegrass, old time folk music from America's past with toe tapping passion. This performance will include Saratoga's own Lee Anne Welch on the fiddle, Suzanne Suwanda on bass, Robert Cornelius, banjo and Topher Gayle on guitar.
Portraits of the Past, a group from History San Jose, provides an irreverent but light hearted look at some of the key historic figures in Saratoga and Santa Clara Valley history and begins at 1 o’clock. Costumed in period clothing, vignettes from local history will be vividly and memorably portrayed.
Lisa Robinson, noted author and President of the San Lorenzo Historical Society, gives an entertaining history of the local timber industry at 1:30. Saratoga was one of the many “lumber towns†in the 1850s. Robinson has written over four books on the San Lorenzo Valley history. Most recently she edited the book, “Redwood Logging and Conservation in the Santa Cruz Mountains—A Split History.â€
The California Youth Chinese Symphony performs from 2:30-3:30 playing traditional Chinese musical instruments. The all-volunteer symphony plays integrates East-West music using both Chinese and Western instruments. Traditional Chinese musical instruments such as erhu (stringed instrument similar to a fiddle); pippa (four string instrument); sheng, (reed instrument); yangqin (hammered dulcier); and paigu (set of 3-7 drums) will be played.
Cindy Watkins provides music with a musical saw. The musical saw is an American folk musical instrument that got its start in the 1900s in the Appalachian Mountains. The saw is played with a fiddle bow and the musician is called a sawyer. The saw can produce up to 20 notes and the plaintive tones achieved makes it sometimes called a “singing saw.†During the 1920s and 30s, the music took hold and was very popular throughout the United States. Today there are many groups dedicated to keeping this form of folk music alive.
Many Things to Do---Children’s Activities
Duan’s Art Studio is sponsoring a craft table that will include demonstrations of flower arranging, calligraphy, brush painting, and other traditional Chinese art. The Girl Scouts will also have many old time children’s activities including making button whizzers.
Old Time Crafts
People will be on hand demonstrating lace making, rag rug making, wood carving, soap making and more. In keeping with the times, the Santa Clara Valley Water District will also have an information table with water saving tips. Friends of the Wineries will have an information table, also.
Book Signing
Popular local author Robin Chapman, will be on hand to sell and autograph her book, California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley.
Walking Tour
Free docent-led walking tour of the historic village and its surroundings will also be available.
Tour the Park
Costumed docents will provide tours of the 1850s historic McWilliams house and the one-room schoolhouse on the premises.
Other Events
Also in celebration of Heritage day, the Saratoga Village Development Council and Chairwoman Jill Hunter will have over 20 costumed Saratoga historical characters stationed in the Village from 12 to 3 PM. A formal introduction and photos of the characters will take place at noon in Blaney Plaza. The first 75 children who ask Hunter will receive a free copy of a coloring book of Saratoga history.
The historic characters selected range from the 1850s to the early 1900s and include such notables as Martin McCarty, Charles Blaney, Paul Masson, and Senator James Phelan. Be sure to ask these costumed characters a question about history.
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Costumed Saratoga historical figures will also be located on Big Basin Way as part of the festivities.
Saratoga Historical Foundation President Annette Stransky says, “The heart of Heritage day is the Saratoga History Museum. This is where you can see and learn about local history with exhibits and this year with the added bonus of our special exhibit—additional information on Pioneering the Valley— The Chinese American Legacy in Santa Clara Valley. But we’ve provided much more for this day. It is packed with old time music, lecture, craftspeople and skits. We’ve organized an afternoon of free fun, history, and music that begins at noon and will be interesting to all ages.â€
An Afternoon of Fun
Emcee Brian Berg will introduce the entertainment on the Saratoga Historical Park patio which includes the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Portraits of the Past, Lisa Robinson speaking on the timber industry, and the California Youth Chinese Symphony. Chairs and shade will be provided for the audience.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers play a mix of bluegrass, old time folk music from America's past with toe tapping passion. This performance will include Saratoga's own Lee Anne Welch on the fiddle, Suzanne Suwanda on bass, Robert Cornelius, banjo and Topher Gayle on guitar.
Portraits of the Past, a group from History San Jose, provides an irreverent but light hearted look at some of the key historic figures in Saratoga and Santa Clara Valley history and begins at 1 o’clock. Costumed in period clothing, vignettes from local history will be vividly and memorably portrayed.
Lisa Robinson, noted author and President of the San Lorenzo Historical Society, gives an entertaining history of the local timber industry at 1:30. Saratoga was one of the many “lumber towns†in the 1850s. Robinson has written over four books on the San Lorenzo Valley history. Most recently she edited the book, “Redwood Logging and Conservation in the Santa Cruz Mountains—A Split History.â€
The California Youth Chinese Symphony performs from 2:30-3:30 playing traditional Chinese musical instruments. The all-volunteer symphony plays integrates East-West music using both Chinese and Western instruments. Traditional Chinese musical instruments such as erhu (stringed instrument similar to a fiddle); pippa (four string instrument); sheng, (reed instrument); yangqin (hammered dulcier); and paigu (set of 3-7 drums) will be played.
Cindy Watkins provides music with a musical saw. The musical saw is an American folk musical instrument that got its start in the 1900s in the Appalachian Mountains. The saw is played with a fiddle bow and the musician is called a sawyer. The saw can produce up to 20 notes and the plaintive tones achieved makes it sometimes called a “singing saw.†During the 1920s and 30s, the music took hold and was very popular throughout the United States. Today there are many groups dedicated to keeping this form of folk music alive.
Many Things to Do---Children’s Activities
Duan’s Art Studio is sponsoring a craft table that will include demonstrations of flower arranging, calligraphy, brush painting, and other traditional Chinese art. The Girl Scouts will also have many old time children’s activities including making button whizzers.
Old Time Crafts
People will be on hand demonstrating lace making, rag rug making, wood carving, soap making and more. In keeping with the times, the Santa Clara Valley Water District will also have an information table with water saving tips. Friends of the Wineries will have an information table, also.
Book Signing
Popular local author Robin Chapman, will be on hand to sell and autograph her book, California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley.
Walking Tour
Free docent-led walking tour of the historic village and its surroundings will also be available.
Tour the Park
Costumed docents will provide tours of the 1850s historic McWilliams house and the one-room schoolhouse on the premises.
Other Events
Also in celebration of Heritage day, the Saratoga Village Development Council and Chairwoman Jill Hunter will have over 20 costumed Saratoga historical characters stationed in the Village from 12 to 3 PM. A formal introduction and photos of the characters will take place at noon in Blaney Plaza. The first 75 children who ask Hunter will receive a free copy of a coloring book of Saratoga history.
The historic characters selected range from the 1850s to the early 1900s and include such notables as Martin McCarty, Charles Blaney, Paul Masson, and Senator James Phelan. Be sure to ask these costumed characters a question about history.
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