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to the San Ramon Historic Foundation website. We are a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to the preservation and protection of our historical buildings, structures, and landscapes. Through stewardship, education, and community collaboration and support, we bring new life to these and future historic sites, maintaining their character and ensuring their continued viability. By keeping our past in the present, we share our rich heritage with coming generations, and foster an appreciation for their irreplaceable value. Sign up now for the Victorian Tea, Sept. 12 This annual event includes wonderful sweets and savories and of course cups and cups of tea. There will be a photographer present to take pictures of everyone in their great outfits and prizes are given for the best costume and  hat. This year’s entertainment will feature Tapestry Choir and Bell Ringers. Our volunteers have put together a large selection of Opportunity Baskets. Foundation volunteers have also made magnificent Victorian hats to sell to support the Foundation. A video of Ruth telling her own story, etched ornaments, and other gift items will be sold. Details... Join the San Ramon Historic Foundation It is easier now than ever to support the SRHF! Annual membership levels begin as low as $35 and includes free docent-led tours; 10% discount on purchases at events or at the Gift Shoppe at Forest Home Farms; quarterly issue of The Sentinel, the Foundation newsletter; discount on adult admission to select events and children under 13 free.   Additional benefits to larger donors. See new brochure... Congratulations Tractor Guys! Once again the Forest Home Farms tractor fleet brought home the blue ribbon for the antique automotive category in this year's Fourth of July Parade up in Danville.   Click on a picture at right to see the full-sized photograph. Glass House at Forest Home Farms is Open David and Eliza Glass built the house in 1877, farmed the land and raised 7 children there. In 1931 upon the death of Loretta, the last daughter, the house was sold to the Elissondo family. For a time it was a restaurant called the Farm House Inn. Then it provided a home to the Elissondos where they raised two children. In later years, it was leased to a sanitarium and eventually became office space for local businesses. In 1998, it was moved from its original location to become part of Forest Home Farms.  Now it is open to the public. Details.... Forest Home Farms Oral History Project We have several oral histories in various stages, some that still need transcribing and editing and many folks that still need to be interviewed! Needs include: transcription, editing and indexing of oral histories; searching transcribed oral histories for keywords relating to Boone and Glass family history; interviewing people. If you’re interested in helping with this exciting program, please contact Stephanie Herscu at (925) 973-3282 or sherscu@sanramon.ca.gov Forest Home Farms video tour! One of the Foundation supporters and member of our Advisory Board, Bill Clarkson recently added a video tour of the Boone property to his website.   Thank you Bill for the wonderful labor of love!   Watch it here...       San Ramon Farmers Market Every Saturday; 9am - 1pm Back again this season through October, the Farmers Market features a variety of vendors selling local produce and home made foods. Live entertainment adds to the festivities. Victorian Tea Sun., September 12, 2010; 1pm - 4pm A long time Foundation annual event, the Tea features tea sandwiches and desserts along with an entertainment segment and opportunity baskets to highlight a fun afternoon. Details and sign-up form.... Annual Foundation Crab Feed Sat., January 29, 2011 Save the date as this popular annual event will take place January 29 at the Doughtery Community Center here in San Ramon. Plan on a great community event and a fun-filled evening with lots of great crab, pasta and desert. Glass House Tours 2nd Saturday of every month 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon & 1:00pm The Glass House at Forest Home Farms Historic Park is now renovated and furnished in period pieces. Come see the home and wander over the bridge to the Boone property to see additional historic buildings. Purchase a same day tour package of both properties for $8.00.