The Legacy of Sam McDonald.
On Saturday, March 14th at 1 p.m., the Courthouse Docket continues with Katherine Wright, Park Ranger III, shares the story of Sam McDonald. Sam McDonald was a man of many firsts. His life journey led him to make strong connections with Stanford University and the redwoods of La Honda. This program will dive into his diverse life and explore the legacy he left behind for us all to enjoy.
Katherine Wright grew up in San Mateo County where she visited many San Mateo County Parks. She studied Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from UC Davis and began working at Memorial Park. After graduating, she became a Park Ranger and her work expanded to encompass the whole County Park system. She currently manages the Interpretive Division which provides environmental education and community outreach on behalf of the department.
Next on the Docket
Saturday, April 18th, 2026: Dr. Eric Porter discusses A People’s History of SFO: The Making of an Airport and the Bay Area.
Previously on the Courthouse Docket
On February 21, 2026, Dr. Frank Omowale Satterwhite and Juanita Croft shared their memories and perspectives of the Nairobi Movement in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven, Menlo Park. The Nairobi Movement was a time when Black folks in San Mateo County sought to take control of local government, civic life, and education. The presentation was part of the San Mateo County History Museum’s Courthouse Docket series.
If you have questions about previous Courthouse Dockets, please email education@historysmc.org.
The Courthouse Docket is a series of presentations held in the History Museum’s Historic Courtroom A. The Courthouse Docket Series is sponsored by Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation.
