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Colma: Cypress Lawn Walking Tour

Cypress Lawn 1383 El Camino Real, Colma, CA, United States

Join us for a captivating docent-led Historical Trolley Tour through our beautiful grounds. Step back in time as you learn about the pioneers laid to rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial...

FREE

South San Francisco Walking Tour

Grand Avenue Library 306 Walnut Avenue, South San Francisco, CA, United States

The South San Francisco Public Library History Room will host a walk down Grand Avenue, sharing architectural details about historic buildings and stories about the people who built the city...

FREE

Foster City Walking Tour

Foster City Rereation Building (Waterfront Area) 650 Shell Boulevard, Foster City, CA, United States

The Foster City Historical Society is delighted to offer a very unique tour exploring Foster City by boat! The boat tour will explore local history via one of the famed...

FREE

Pescadero: Pigeon Point Light Station Walking Tour

Pigeon Point Light Station 210 Pigeon Point Road, Highway 1, Pescadero

Celebrate International Lighthouse Weekend on a walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet in front of the first hostel. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks,...

FREE

Redwood City: Historic Union Cemetery Walking Tour

Historic Union Cemetery 316 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA, United States

Historic Union Cemetery Association Board members will lead a tour starting at the kiosk near the entrance at 316 Woodside Road, Redwood City. The Historic Union Cemetery first opened in...

Half Moon Bay: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park

Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park Murray Ranch Access Road off of Higgins Canyon Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Join us on a leisurely two and a half mile, two-hour hike along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park.  Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures as...

FREE

Pescadero Walking Tour

Knapp House 80 Stage Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Join local historian Greg Timm for a pleasant walk through historic Pescadero. Starting at the 1863 Knapp House, view some small exhibits and photographs on display. Then, the group will...

FREE

Free First Fridays

San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

Admission is FREE at the History Museum! At 11 a.m., preschoolers can make a craft and hear a story. At 2 p.m., there will be a free general tour of...

Free

Exhibit Opening: Peninsula Innovators Changing the World

San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

On September 14, 2024, the History Museum will unveil its latest permanent exhibit, Peninsula Innovators Changing the World, celebrating the trail blazers who have lived, worked, or studied in San...

Free

2024 San Mateo County History Makers Dinner

Join the San Mateo County Historical Association on the evening of Thursday, September 19 in celebration of Chef Martin Yan as the 2024 San Mateo County History Maker. Learn more...

$300

Rancho Day Fiesta: Free Event!

On Saturday, September 21 from 12 - 4 p.m., the San Mateo County Historical Association’s docents at the Sánchez Adobe present their annual Rancho Day Fiesta, a FREE family activity...

Free First Fridays

San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

Admission is FREE at the History Museum! At 11 a.m., preschoolers can make a craft and hear a story. At 2 p.m., there will be a free general tour of...

Free