Travel through San Mateo County history to see the growth and conflict of the United States reflected at the county level. Stagecoaches, railways, streetcars and the highway systems laid the framework for our cities. Great Estates and earthquakes change where people lived. Local economic growth and political conflicts elsewhere brought new immigrants and migrants. The response to these changes were often met with discrimination, conflict, and perseverance.
Discover the natural resources on a Spanish mission farm.
Students will learn about growth, conflict and corruption in the county’s history during a tour of the Journey to Work and Land of Opportunity exhibits.
• Students will understand that changes in transportation effected who settled in this area and what businesses and industries developed.
• Students will understand that progress in the U.S. occasioned by the Industrial Revolution gave rise to Nativist attitudes that influenced discriminatory practices against immigrant newcomers.
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- Geared to eighth graders.
- History-Social Science Content Standards: 8.12.
- 1.5-hour program (allow more time for a large class size).
- Available by arrangement.
- 2025-2026 Fee: $110 per class.
There is an additional charge of $6 per student for every student over 30.
- 2026-2027 Fee: $118 per class.
There is an additional charge of $6 per student for every student over 30.
- Fees apply to ONE CLASS PER PROGRAM
Due to the size of the galleries, the regular Getting From Here to There program is limited to one class per program. With the double program option, it is possible to schedule two programs to occur simultaneously. One class will start in Journey to Work and the other class in Ships of the World. The classes will switch half-way through the program.
Each class is charged the regular program fee. If your class has more than 30 students, we require an additional $6 fee for each student over 30. Fees apply to one class per program.
