Each year, we receive literally thousands of requests from 4th grade students for information to complete their Mission Project.
For these students, the Gift Shop has two packets available:
- a free packet of historical information (free, but you must provide a self-addressed, stamped #10 legal size envelope)
- a comprehensive packet of historical information ($14)
In both cases, students must submit their requests in writing to:
Old Mission San Jose
P.O. Box 3159
Fremont CA, 94539
Attention: Gift Shop
Please allow one week for receipt of your requested materials.
Your request must include the following information:
- Specify free historical packet or comprehensive historical packet
- Your name
- Mailing address
Unfortunately, we are unable to take requests over the phone or by e-mail. If you call, we will refer you to this information and ask you to submit your request in writing.
Free Historical Packet
Contents:
- Printed historical fact sheet
- Guide to touring the Old Mission San Jose
Students requesting this packet must send a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope (42 cents) with their request.
Comprehensive Historical Packet
Contents:
- Printed historical fact sheet
- Guide to touring the Old Mission San Jose
- A book written especially for 4th grade students about the Old Mission San Jose
- 6 postcards featuring photos of the mission and its artifacts
For this packet, you do not need to submit the self-addressed stamped envelope. Please remember to include a check for $14, which covers the cost of postage. The check should be made payable to Old Mission San Jose.