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The Saratoga Historical foundation Is featuring "Patchwork History-- the People's Bicentennial Quilt" a lecture by Connie Young Yu. The quit was created for the bicentennial. In 1976. Each woman was asked to create a square for the quilt that meant something to her. The square was hand sewn , made of cotton pieces and measured 71 inches by 129 inches. Each square was created by a different woman. Topics were varied — Harpers ferry, Equal Schooling for the South, and Women Hold Up Half the Sky to mention a few. The quilt is on display at the International Quilt Study Center Museum in Nebraska. For the blurb about the talk: "Patchwork History," by Connie Young Yu, published in 2010 by the Saratoga Historical Foundation, is the revised version of a book titled The People's Bicentennial Quilt. It is about a quilt made by a group of women from diverse backgrounds in celebration of the Bicentennial, 1976, with historical background on each square. Connie will discuss the themes of the People's Bicentennial Quilt as we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation. The talk will be on Zoom on April 22 at 7:00 PM and can be seen by clicking on the link below. The talk is free and open to the public. Click here to join the lecture. The Saratoga Historical Foundation can be reached by going up to www.saratogahistory.com or calling 408-867-4311.
The Saratoga Historical Foundation will present a Zoom lecture on March 11 at 7 PM - free and open to the public. Author Craig Harwood will present "Bridget's Gambit for Survival and Prosperity in the Gold Rush era in California." The talk highlights the life and times of Bridget Evoy who, along with two daughters formed a potent and diverse entrepreneurial force in Gold Rush California. These women broke glass ceilings in the fields of real estate and commerce in the Sacramento Valley Motherlode region and the Bay Area Region. March is heritage month for recognizing notable women. Craig Harwood is an accomplished author who co-authored the Quest for Flight as well as author of other articles. He has been an engineering biologist for 35 years. Click here to join the lecture. The Saratoga Historical Foundation can be reached by going up to www.saratogahistory.com or calling 408-867-4311.  Take A Moment Out and Read About the History of Saratoga Blacksmiths!
The attached presentation gives a quick overview on the roles of a blacksmith in 1850 as well as the blacksmiths that once worked in Saratoga. The information was
given in a presentation to the Saratoga Foothill Club as well as was part of a display in the Saratoga Library lobby.
Support local history and the museum today. The Saratoga Historical Foundation invites you to join, renew your membership or make a dontaion today. Click on this link to complete your membership application on line.
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