Fri, Apr 18
|The Ainsley House Carriage House
History Happy Hour: The History of Fruit Salad & Fruit Cocktail
Dicing up the origin story behind canned mixed fruit in Santa Clara Co. And True Crime Story of the “Fruit Cocktail Murder” of 1919
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Ainsley House Carriage House, 300 Grant St., Campbell, CA 95008
About the event
Uncover the fascinating origins of canned mixed fruit in Santa Clara County and the shocking true crime tale of the 1919 "Fruit Cocktail Murder." A story where history and mystery collide!
Join us on Friday, April 18, 2025
History Happy Hour
Guest Speaker Nick Garcia:
Nick was born and raised in Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino) which included the obligatory cutting ‘cots each summer as a kid.
After working over 35 years at Lockheed Martin as a mechanical engineer, Nick retired and has found a new passion as a history research volunteer for the Campbell History Museums. Nick has researched topics such as the Campbell Family history, The Ainsley Family (in Campbell and in England), the J.C. Ainsley Packing Company business itself, the 1921 Electric Car that is housed in the Campbell museum, as well numerous biographical summaries for many key people that make up Campbell’s past.
Nick’s family has ties to Campbell from back in the 50’s when his grandparents moved into their new house on N. Central Ave. and his mother was a contestant in the Miss Campbell contest in 1956. Nick and his wife have lived in Campbell since 1998.
Tickets
- Sale ends: Apr 17, 7:30 PM
HHH April 18 with Nick Garcia
History Happy Hour Featuring Museum Researcher, Nick Garcia
$25.00
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