History Research Groups

Milpitas Historical Society
The Milpitas Historical Society was formed in 1980 by 79 residents of Milpitas who felt that much of our city’s historic heritage was in danger of being lost.

Bancroft Library
The primary special collections library at the University of California, Berkeley. One of the largest and most heavily used libraries of manuscripts, rare books, and unique materials in the United States, Bancroft supports major research and instructional activities and plays a leading role in the development of the University’s research collections.

Dogtown Territorial Quarterly Now defunct after Wildfire
A California History Trivia Quiz. Print it out, then browse the website to find the answers. History Magazine for Gold Rush buffs. Includes lists of California Historical Societies and Museums, Historic Events and Historic Parks.

KQED’s Social Studies and Language Arts for Educators
Bay Area Mosaic and other programs offer educators hands-on professional development and training, techniques for incorporating diverse and local historical perspectives in the classroom, and access to KQED and PBS films, lesson plans, and educator guides.

Monterey County Historical Society
This is the local history site for the county just to the south of Santa Clara County. Much common history explored in hundreds of pages.

Museum of Local History
The Museum is located at 190 Anza Street, one block west of Mission Boulevard near Ohlone College in Fremont. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (510) 623-7907.

San Jose Historical Museum
Actually a full town of museums, where you can wander through the buildings or take a docent led tour. Re-enactments often held here.