In honor of the 168th birthday of San Mateo County, the Historical Association will hold the fourth annual “Happy San Mateo County Day.” The theme of this year’s birthday party is the 1940s. The event will feature craft activities and games of the era.
Hands-On Activities
Celebrate San Mateo County’s birthday with crafts related to the 1950s!
- Create your own Victory Garden
- Design your own rodeo buckle for the Cow Palace
- Build your own ship for Western Pipe & Steel
- Make a Howdy Doody figure
- Enjoy a birthday treat (while supplies last)
- And more!
Activity Book
Partygoers will receive the new children’s activity book, Discover San Mateo County in the 1940s.
Click here for an online version of Discover San Mateo County in the 1850s.
Click here for an online version of Discover San Mateo County in the 1900s.
Click here for an online version of Discover San Mateo County in the 1910s.
Click here for an online version of Discover San Mateo County in the 1950s.
