San Mateo County’s Rowdy Beginnings
Ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation, bribed public officials - that does not sound like San Mateo County, does it? Join Mitch Postel, President of the San Mateo County Historical Association,...
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Activities & Events
Site Closures
The History Museum and the Sánchez Adobe will be closed.
Old Woodside Store Day
The Woodside Storekeepers invite visitors to experience life in the 1880s during Old Woodside Store Day. This free family day will focus on the history of the Woodside Store and...
Family Past Times: Celebrating Moms and Migratory Birds
On Saturday, May 9th the courthouse becomes a birdhouse as we celebrate moms and migratory birds. Birds have been an important part of people’s lives on the Peninsula for thousands...
Free
Courthouse Docket: Polyester on Parade
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The Museum Auxiliary presents Polyester on Parade. This fashion show will feature clothes from the 1950s to the 1980s from the Millie Collection. The outfits demonstrate changing fashions from full...
Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony
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Teresa Abrahamsohn, Davante Adams, Stacy Bergstedt, Anthony Gordon and Ed Larios will be inducted into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will also include a special tribute to...
$30 – $40
Victorian Days Walking Tours: Sharp Park: A Historic Neighborhood in Pacifica
Pacifica Coastside Museum 1850 Francisco Boulevard, Pacifica, CA, United StatesStories of a castle, a whale, a madam’s house, a speakeasy, a railroad, and more! RSVP: 650-355-1909 leave message. Limit 12 people per tour. Difficulty: Easy walk on sidewalks, wheelchair...
Free
Victorian Walking Tour: Union Cemetery
Union Cemetery, Redwood City – Saturday, July 11 from 10:00am-11:30am Historic Union Cemetery Association Board members will lead a tour starting at the kiosk near the entrance at 330 Woodside Road,...
Free
Victorian Days Walking Tour: Folger Stable
Tour the Folger Estate Stable Historic District at Wunderlich Park. Learn about the history of the main stable, Carriage House, Chinese built stone walls, the blacksmith barn and newly restored...
Free
Victorian Days Walking Tours: The Extraordinary Cow Palace
The historic Cow Palace has been a gathering and entertainment hub since 1941. Its walls are steeped in agricultural, entertainment, and political history. Join us for its 85th anniversary open...
Free
Victorian Days Walking Tour: San Bruno
Join San Mateo County Historical Association President Mitch Postel in an exploration of San Bruno’s historic business district. Starting at the intersection of San Mateo Avenue and El Camino, the...
Free
Victorian Days Walking Tour: The Cemetery That Never Was and the Woman Behind It
There was a time when an elaborate cemetery was planned for the area that is now Colma’s Serra Center. Annie Darbee owned the property and grew violets on it. In...
Free
