Summer 2014 Activity Guide

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CAMPBELL HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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AINSLEY HOUSE & MORGAN GALLERY Celebrating Our th Anniversary 300 Grant Street

Built in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ainsely House opened to the public in 1994. Docent-led tours of the beautifully restored, Tudor style home of Campbell canning pioneer J.C. Ainsley and his wife Alcinda will transport you to the bygone era of the 1920s. Open March-December, Thursday-Sunday, noon – 4:00 pm last tour at 3:15 pm (excluding public holidays)

GENERAL ADMISSION: $6.00 Adults; $4.00 Seniors (60+); $2.50 Youth FREE for museum members and children under age 6 Combination tickets including a visit to the Campbell Historical Museum are available. Tickets do not have to be used on the same day.

Create your Storybook Wedding

The Ainsley Garden, bordered by flowering crabapple trees and enclosed by latticed fencing covered with climbing roses, is the perfect setting for your wedding. The bridal party emerges through French doors, proceeds across the lawn to the wisteria shaded redwood arbor to exchange vows. Afterwards, guests enjoy an al fresco reception. The unique and romantic setting of the Ainsley Garden provides old world charm for your special occasion. For current prices, photos and information, visit www.cityofcampbell. com/museum.

www.cityofcampbell.com/museum

THE SPIRIT OF CAMPBELL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Through June 30, 2014 The exhibit will feature photographs submitted by community members, as well as historical images from the museum collection, that capture the spirit of Campbell through images of its people, places, and events. During the exhibition, museum visitors may vote on which image they feel best captures the spirit of Campbell. The winning entry will be accessioned into the permanent collection of the museum.

GROUP TOURS & TEAS

Groups of 12 or more people can make arrangements to include a tea at the Carriage House before or after their Ainsley House tour. For more information, or to make reservations, call (408) 8662757. Cost is $25 per person.

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