"The farm had been in the family since 1881, when Rolla and Emma Butcher bought 160 acres of land. After Rolla's early death, Emma ran the farm by herself, planting fruit trees while raising her young children. Over the next century and beyond, her descendants kept running the orchard operations until 2013."
"A new exhibition at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum displays artifacts from several generations of the Butcher family, as well as items from everyday life such as kitchen and farm tools, interior fixtures, china dishes and glassware. Photographs of the farm and family portraits accompany the display."
"TAC gives teens the opportunity to help shape programs, events and initiatives for teens in Sunnyvale. TAC members help plan and sponsor citywide events and advise Recreation Services staff on teen-focused recreation programs and volunteer opportunities."
The Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum features a new exhibition showcasing the Butcher family orchard, which operated from 1881 to 2013 on land now occupied by apartment buildings. Emma Butcher managed the 160-acre farm after her husband Rolla's death, establishing a legacy continued by descendants for over a century. The exhibition displays family artifacts, farm tools, household items, photographs, and portraits spanning multiple generations. The museum is open Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. with free admission through late April. Additionally, Sunnyvale is recruiting high school residents for its Teen Advisory Committee and hosting a Summer Recreation Job Fair to fill seasonal positions.
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