African American
Heritage HouseSan Jose · California
History Park · San Jose, California

People & stories

Honoring individuals whose achievements illuminate African American history.

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Featured historical figures

Bessie Coleman

Pioneering aviator.

Joan Higginbotham

NASA astronaut.

Roy L. Clay Sr.

Technology entrepreneur and pioneer.

Henry Gage

Buffalo Soldier featured by the Heritage House.

More stories to tell

Additional biographies, oral histories, archival images, and source credits can be added as the collection grows.