History
Holiday Tea and Tours at the Ainsley House
Ainsley House 51 N Central Avenue, Campbell, CA, United StatesThe Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation's traditional English-style Holiday Teas in the Carriage House feature delicate sandwiches, holiday sweets, and champagne as well as a guided tour of the Ainsley House, decorated in its holiday finest.
The Spirit of Christmas at Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA, United StatesCome celebrate the Spirit of Christmas at Sarah Winchester’s glorious Victorian Mansion, beautifully decorated with dozens of trees and wreaths.
History Mystery Tour on board the USS Hornet
USS Hornet Museum 707 W Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda, CA, United StatesIs the USS Hornet really haunted? Come and see for yourself! Do you dare explore Hornet after hours?
Christmas Revels – A Theatrical Celebration of the Winter Solstice
Scottish Rite Center 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesThis year’s Revels opens in the 1930s, where our protagonist meets a mystery man who sends him on a journey east to Appalachia, south through the bayous of Louisiana, north to the mid-Atlantic states, and finally westward ho to California!
Alameda Holiday Home Tour
around the city of Alameda locations will be provided with ticket purchase, Alameda, CA, United StatesThe Holiday Home Tour will feature a variety of Alameda’s architectural style homes decorated for the holidays.
Holiday on the Farm
Forest Home Farms Historic Park 19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon, CA, United StatesEnjoy a traditional holiday family experience including visits with a Victorian Santa and his reindeer, old-fashioned ornament making, a puppet show, holiday entertainment and refreshments.
Day in the Life 1901 with the Hyde Street Living History Players
Aboard the historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStep into the past as you board our historic ships. Help the sailors on Balclutha raise the staysail in the morning and return for musical fun during the afternoon dogwatch. Learn about life in 1901 from the ferry passengers on Eureka, or join Mrs. Galan on the Ark houseboat for an afternoon tea to discuss issues of the day.
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair!
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA, United StatesThe bustling streets of London, immortalized for all time by the mighty pen of Charles Dickens, form the living backdrop of your excursion into Christmas Past. You are a living part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life!
Emperor Norton’s Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine
meet by Dewey Monument in Union Square Geary Street and Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEmperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine is a lively, informative, and entertaining walking tour of historic San Francisco led by Emperor Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.
A Holiday Tradition at Dunsmuir House
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, United StatesStep back in time and experience a turn-of-the-century Holiday Tradition at the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate. The magnificent mansion has been transformed into a breathtaking masterpiece of an Edwardian holiday!