Meet Jay Topping

By Jay Topping

Jay Topping is the historian for Scotts Valley and has been a board member since 2010. He currently conducts regular tours of the 1853 Hiram Scott house.  Jay also gives history lectures at local libraries, for clubs, and at assisted care / living facilities.

Jay is a board member for the Alfred Hitchcock Film Festival, which happens every March. He is also a board member of the Santa Cruz Old Timers' association which holds a history luncheon once a year.

Jay is currently writing a biography on Hiram Scott's life. Details include Scott's friendship and work alongside of Mountain Charley building the Toll road between the summit and Santa Cruz.

When Jay isn't giving historical talks, he is making history through the creation of classic signage at his business Classic Jay's Art and Signs.  You can check out his custom vintage signs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/classicjaysartandsigns.