Campbell Historical Museum

Foundation Board

The Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation is a 501-c-3, nonprofit, public benefit corporation of volunteers whose mission is to support with volunteer effort and financial assistance, the Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House in its goal of promoting the history of the Campbell area, and to educate the public about the region’s rich past through educational programs.
(The foundation’s Federal ID No. is 77-0329429)

Wedding cake (photograph courtesy of and copyright Stagi Imagery)

We have several fundraisers during the year.  During the summer months you will find our volunteers hard at work supporting the Summer Concert Series.

September usually sees our fall fundraiser, but in the light of this year’s economy, the Foundation board decided to run a Phantom Fundraiser instead.

In addition, we had two new events this fall.  Our Antiques and Appraisals Fair was on the 9th September 2009 from 10am - 3pm.  The experts at Bonhams and Butterfields appraised antiques for attendees.  More details can be found here.

Our second new event this year was the Bridal Faire at the Ainsley House.  This was on Sunday September 13th and was a huge success.  Thank you to all involved.  More details here.

From Thanksgiving, through December, the Ainsley House is decorated for the holiday season.  Visitors can visit the Ainsley House with its 15 rooms decorated for the holidays.  December also sees our popular Christmas Teas and our Open Houses, both of which are wonderful events that help benefit the Museum’s educational programs.

Any of our events can be sponsored, please see here for further information.

Further details on both the Ainsley House and the Campbell Historical Museum can be found at their City of Campbell website here.

If  you or someone you know is planning a wedding, reception or other special event, the gardens at the Ainsley House is a great place for your event.  Details on how to rent the Ainsley House Gardens for your special event can be found on the Garden Rental website.

If you are interested in volunteering at either museum or becoming a Board Member, please call Karen at the Museum on (408) 866-2758.