Morgan Hill Historical Society
community DIGEST
Prohibition Party
MORGAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S PROHIBITION PARTY
2016 was a spectacular summer night. Ombibulous guests
donned their best 1920s attire, stepped back in time and
enjoyed an evening of escape to a more elegant era. The
historic Hiram Morgan Hill House was transformed into a
speakeasy requiring fellas and dolls to enter through the
back with a secret password. Vintage cocktails flowed,
fortunes were told and dancing to live 1930s style Dixie
Land Jazz music was enjoyed by all. Despite the protesters
harassing the party goers with their Prohibition era chants
and signs, bimbos, cake-eaters, dames and flappers
enjoyed their giggle water with friends old and new.
Future Historical Society Events
47th Annual Founders’ Dinner
Saturday, September 17 - 5 pm Morgan Hill Community Center
An evening set aside to honor the heritage of those in Morgan
Hill residents who have helped shape the community.
Wine Tasting — Mann Cellars & Paradise Valley Vineyards
Saturdays & Sunday (except Sat 9/17 & Sun 10/30)
12-5 pm Just taste or bring a picnic snack and buy a bottle
and enjoy the ambience.
Check their website for specific winery availability dates.
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Annual Member & Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
EACH JULY, THE MORGAN HILL
HISTORICAL SOCIETY recognizes and
thanks its members (440), volunteers (98
active) and community partners (many)
for all they do to serve the society and the
community. About 80 attended this year’s
BBQ dinner held on the lawn of Villa
Mira Monte; musical entertainment was
provided by Mark “Finny” Fenichel.
Despite the sweltering day (107), the
evening cooled off and attendees, old and
young, enjoyed catching up with each
other and discussing society happenings.
As an all-volunteer nonprofit, the
society relies on community resources to
preserve, maintain and operate the site
and offer its educational programs. If you
would like to get involved, Jean Haneke,
[email protected].
Photos (clockwise): Mark Fenichel,
Ron & Paul Ward, Erin & Mike Monroe
and Mary Malic.
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GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016
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