‘Lockheed in Sunnyvale’ exhibit highlights how company changed the city

Mega-size Lockheed exhibit

The archivists at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum have been digging deep into the Lockheed archives to put together a new display. Opening June 25, “Lockheed in Sunnyvale, 1956 to 2023” will highlight how the company’s arrival changed the city and the surrounding Santa Clara Valley.

While the museum still boasts a permanent Lockheed exhibit, the new temporary exhibit will feature items acquired more recently as well as other materials that have never been on public view. According to museum director Laura Babcock, the exhibit will also provide an overview of the various divisions within Lockheed and the work accomplished there through the years.

Sunnyvale Historical Society will be hosting receptions Sunday, June 25, and Thursday, June 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m. both days, when even more Lockheed memorabilia will be displayed. Opening remarks are at 1 p.m. It is hoped that the receptions will also provide a means for collecting memories from former employees, recalling their time at Lockheed.

The Lockheed exhibit will remain on display throughout September at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, 570 E. Remington Drive. The museum is open every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, noon-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.heritageparkmuseum.org or call 408-749-0220.

League of Women Voters meeting

The League of Women Voters of Cupertino/Sunnyvale is holding its annual membership meeting in person June 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. Santa Clara County Registrar Shannon Bushey will discuss vote security and voter turnout. Members will also vote on new bylaws, board members, dues and the league’s request to change to solely a 501(c)(3) organization and drop its 501(c)(4) designation.

The meeting will take place in Soule Hall of Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, located at 728 W. Fremont Ave. Register at https://lwvcs.clubexpress.com