Neighborhood War Garden. Photograph by Al Lasser, History San José Collection
Victory Gardens were one of the most successful programs during World War II. People at home were encouraged to grow their own fruits and vegetables, as commercially grown produce was needed to feed the military and allies overseas. In 1943, the Department of Agriculture challenged the nation to grow at least 18 million gardens. The challenge was well received; in San José a “Neighborhood War Garden” was developed near Taylor and Stockton Streets. You can learn more about the Santa Clara Valley during World War II at the Home Front exhibit in the Pacific Hotel Gallery at History Park.
Come to History Park on Saturday, August 8th to experience the Spirit of ’45 at the Third Annual Day of Remembrance at History Park. It will be a day full of memories, living historians, music, and dancing.
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Melissa Johnson
Curator of Interactive Media
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