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The
History of Mission San Jose
Mission San Jose was founded by the
Franciscan Fathers in 1797, and became home to herds of cattle, horses
and sheep, fields of corn and wheat, and many olive trees. During the
California Gold Rush, Mission San Jose was an agricultural center and
the Mission buildings became the hotel, general store and Post Office.
The Mission area is
home to several historically significant attractions, including the
Mission, the authentically reconstructed adobe church, and the Old
School.
The Mission San Jose
Museum, located at 43300 Mission Blvd, is open daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Group tours are available by appointment only. Phone: 510-657-1797.
Visit the
Mission's website for more information.
The Museum of Local History, located at 190 Anza St., is open
Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, and on the second Saturday of
the month, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Group tours can be arranged by calling
the museum at 510-623-7907.
The 4th Grade "Mission
Project"
Every year, 4th grade students in
California study the California Missions, and write a report on one of
the missions. We receive many requests for information to help these
students. Please note that the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce is a
business organization for the local town of Mission San Jose, and we are
not officially part of the Mission itself.
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Community Information
In addition to its historical roots,
Mission San Jose is known for its charming neighborhoods, convenient
access to freeways, and a number of family-owned businesses which bring
the community together.
Mission San Jose is
also home to the Olive Hyde Art Gallery, directly across the street from
the Mission. Ongoing shows and exhibits bring a variety of traditional
and contemporary artwork and artists to the area. Gallery hours from
April to November are Wednesday through Sunday, 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm and
Thursday evenings 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. From December through March, the
gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Call
510-791-4357 for more information.
Ohlone College
is located just down the street from the Mission, providing an academic
home for 12,000 students, as well as the
Gary Soren Smith
Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The
Jackson Theatre hosts a variety of dance, music and dramatic
performances each year.
The City of Fremont website
provides a variety of information concerning the city government, local
parks, facilities and events, police and fire departments, resources for
businesses, teens, seniors, parents, and families.
FremontOnline is
a volunteer-managed site, focused on providing a forum for community
engagement, with articles about local happenings, listings of events,
bulletin boards, and information about each of Fremont's 28 neighborhoods,
including
Mission San Jose.
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