Sep 17, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Winchester Mystery House Historian Janan Boehme will discuss how two sisters from New Haven, Connecticut left their architectural mark in 19th-century California.
About the Program
A lifelong love affair with Sarah Winchester’s amazing mansion led Janan Boehme to her current position as Historian and Special Projects Specialist at the famous Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. Leading tours of the eccentric residence in the late 70s, Janan’s road to her current post was not a direct one. After earning a BA in German and a Master’s Degree in international business, she spent time working and studying in Germany, France, and Belgium, and later sharpened her communication skills as a financial writer and editor for The Benham Group and American Century Investments.
But time and again, Sarah’s house has drawn her back, and she feels that her job as Historian—researching and sharing Sarah Winchester’s story, and helping to restore and preserve her legacy—is the perfect fit. Her intimate knowledge of the house over four decades allowed her to create a brand-new tour that debuted in 2017 and explores large portions of the mansion never before seen by the public.
This event is now sold out for in-person attendance, but will be streamed live via Zoom at 6pm. To receive the Zoom link, please register below.
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