Fri, Sep 18
|The Ainsley House Carriage House
San Jose Gambling with Ted Ramos
Step into the hidden side of San Jose's past with local historian Ted Ramos. Discover the gaming halls, card houses, and colorful characters that made gambling a thriving part of early 20th-century San Jose, and explore how this high-stakes world helped shape the city's growth and identity.
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Ainsley House Carriage House, 300 Grant St., Campbell, CA 95008
About the event
Friday, September 18
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
SAN JOSE GAMBLING
with Ted Ramos
Before Silicon Valley, San Jose was known for another kind of high-stakes industry. Join local historian Ted Ramos as he explores the fascinating world of gambling in early 20th-century San Jose. Drawing from his book San Jose Gambling, Ted will uncover the stories of the gaming dens, card houses, and colorful characters that made gambling a prominent part of the city's social and economic life.
Discover how these establishments operated, who frequented them, and how gambling helped shape San Jose's development during a period of rapid growth and change.
Event Timeline
5:30 PM – Doors Open
Guests arrive and check in.
5:30–6:00 PM – Appetizers, Beer & Wine
Enjoy light refreshments and mingle with fellow guests.
6:00–7:00 PM – Featured Presentation
A fascinating look at baseball's role in shaping American culture and identity.
7:00–7:30 PM – Social Hour & Cleanup
Stay for conversation, networking, and a final chance to connect before the evening concludes.
Tickets
General Admission
San Jose Gambling with Ted Ramos
$25.00
Total
$0.00