50 years of Historic Preservation
The story of an unlikely group of citizens who banded together to preserve their small town's unique history lest it be paved over forever. They formed a nonprofit and inspired a half century of historic preservation efforts that took shape as a unique history park known as Villa Mira Monte, and created a lasting heritage of multicultural enrichment programs for the diverse community of South Santa Clara Valley. This feature-length film was created and produced by Robin Shepherd of Selah Productions and Nils Myers of 152 West Productions for the Morgan Hill Historical Society.
The Cast
50th Anniversary Media Coverage
Making history at 50 years: Morgan Hill Historical Society celebrates anniversary
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Nonprofit profile: Morgan Hill Historical Society celebrates 50 years of preserving stories
Interviewees:
Bob Foster, past President
Scott van Keulen, past President
Janie Knopf, past Treasurer
Roger Knopf, President
Kathy Sullivan, Board Member and past President
Jennifer Tate, past President
Ellie Weston, Board Member
Kathy Devine, Museum Director
Michelle McKay and Larry Carr,
Hosts of Villa Mira Monte tour
Roger Malech, Narrator,
"We are all History Makers"
Filmmaker Team:
Robin Shepherd,
Writer, Director and Producer
Selah Productions
Nils Myers, Cinematographer
and Film Editor
152 West Productions
Julie and Pat Belanger
111th Aerial Photography
Bobby Kwong
Camera Assistant
Amaobi Ajawara
Sound Recordist
Special Guest:
Chris Ghione,
City of Morgan Hill
The History Makers docuseries is made possible by a grant from a generous South County family. Our filmmakers will be exploring new themes in two more History Makers films planned for release in 2022-2024.