The Zanker house, home of African American Heritage House, Inc.

African American Heritage House, Inc.

History Park San Jose, CA.

The Zanker house.

African American Heritage House, Inc. has used this house as an affiliate of the History Park San Jose to increase community awareness and seek support and participation in activities that advance Santa Clara County History and the untold stories of the African American community.

AAHH Vision:

Share the historical legacy of the African American Community’s contributions to the City of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley

AAHH Mission:

Collect, preserve, and present the rich historical legacy of the African American Community and our contributions to the development and growth of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley.

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The African American Heritage House (AAHH) promotes intercultural events, activities, educational programs, opportunities and groups that support the past, present and future of the African American citizens of Santa Clara County and surrounding areas, as it relates to the growth of our community.

Our stories, images, and artifacts bring to life the contributions of the African American community.

Our Stories, artifacts and photos tell the history of people of African descent in Northern California

CURRENT EXHIBITS

GOLD MINERS

FIRST PUEBLO IN SAN JOSE

BUFFALO SOLDIERS

BLACK MIGRANT FARMERS

CANNERY WORKERS

PULLMAN PORTERS

GARDEN CITY WOMEN OF SANTA CLARA

EARLY BLACK BUSINESSES

BLACK CHURCHES

FOOD FELLOWS

SPEED CITY

NAACP ORGANIZATION

BLACK PUBLIC OFFICIALS

BLACK JOURNALIST

SEE OUR EXHIBITS

View our Exhibits

  • Bessie Coleman

    Aviator

  • Joan Higginbotham

    NASA Astronaut

  • Roy L. Clay Sr.

    Developer and Entrepreneur

  • Henry Gage

    Buffalo Soldier

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We're seeking your support to enhance our community space! Donations will enable us to upgrade air conditioning, improve insulation, repair stairs and roofs, add decorative bricks to the front yard, and enhance landscaping.

Join us in making a difference! Your contribution creates a more comfortable, safer, and inviting environment. Please donate today to help us achieve our goals and positively impact the community. We truly value your support and appreciate your commitment to our community’s growth.

Thank you for being a crucial part of our community's growth!

Thank you to the County of Santa Clara’s Historic Grant Program in the development of our website.

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