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History and Purpose of the Society
The Gilroy
Historical Society was formed in 1966 when the Old City Hall (1905) was
threatened with destruction. Community members C.N. Bolfing,
Robert R. Head, Kendall Pine, George W. White, Armand White, George
Porcella, and Howard f. Smith came together to preserve the historic
building.
The purpose of the Society is to bring together people interested in the
history of Gilroy and the surrounding area. Understanding the
history of our community is based to our democratic way of life.
It provides a view of the development o our state and national and
Gilroy's place in our rich American heritage.
Activities of Gilroy Historical Society
| 1. |
Act
as a support group for the city-owned Gilroy Museum |
| 2. |
Encourage
donations of local historic materials of all types t the
museum. |
| 3. |
Purchase
equipment or historic materials or donation to the museum |
| 4. |
Act
as docents or researchers at the museum. |
| 5. |
Lead
walking tours to local historic sites. |
| 6. |
Publish
a newsletter, disseminate historical information, and
stimulate interest in Gilroy's past by contributing articles
to news sources. |
| 7. |
Mark
historic buildings, sites, trails. |
| 8. |
Give
scholarships to students of history. |
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Present
awards to groups or individuals who have contributed to a
better understanding of local history. |
| 10. |
Preserve
historic materials for donation to the museum. |
| 11. |
support
and encourage preservation of buildings and sites of historic
importance. |
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Provide programs
for members and the public to increase awareness and
understanding of history |
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