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# San Mateo County Historical Association

San Mateo History

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- [San Mateo County Historical Association](https://historysmc.org/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiGh-IthFSU Visit!Discover More SMCHA Capital Campaign The Taube Family Carriage House Learn about the exciting plans for the future Taube Family Carriage House. Discover more! San Mateo County History Museum The history of the Peninsula from the original native people to today’s inhabitants. Discover the San Mateo County History Museum View Exhibits Historic Site Sánchez
- [Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony](https://historysmc.org/peninsula-sports-hall-of-fame-ceremony/) - 2026 Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Since 1989, the Sports Hall of Fame has honored local legends who have inspired others with their athletic ability, coaching skills, and/or sports management skills and have raised the level of importance of sports on the Peninsula. The Hall of Fame, located here at the San Mateo County History
- [Victorian Days Walking Tours 2026](https://historysmc.org/victorian-days-walking-tours/) - Victorian Days Walking Tours 2026 Complementing its Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse, the San Mateo County History Museum is offering FREE walking tours throughout the Peninsula this summer. From Daly City to Pigeon Point, visit four cemeteries, a stable, six downtowns, one interesting residential area, a ranch, a dueling site, a slot machine collection,
- [Courthouse Docket](https://historysmc.org/courthouse-docket/) - Behind the Bark In this talk, The Marine Mammal Center will share a brief history of their work in rescue, rehabilitation, release, research, and education, and then take a deeper dive into the stories of some of our most common patients, including sea lions, elephant seals, and harbor seals. We will explore the challenges these animals face in places like the San Mateo County coast, how we care
- [About](https://historysmc.org/about-smcha/) - Mission: To inspire wonder and discovery through education about the cultural and natural history of San Mateo County. History The San Mateo County Historical Association started in 1935. Dr. Frank Stanger, the first executive director, goals were preserving the county’s historical sites, developing an archive for the county’s history and creating a museum dedicated to
- [Rancho Day Fiesta](https://historysmc.org/rancho-day-fiesta/) - The Sánchez Adobe Docents invite visitors to experience life in the 1840s. This family day will focus on what life was like on a rancho in Mexican California. Hands-on Activities include: Dance to early California music. Discover bygone trades. Stamp leather and twine rope. Make corn husk dolls and candles. And more make-it-yourself crafts. Above
- [Capital Campaign](https://historysmc.org/smcha-capital-campaign/) - Our Transformative Journey We’re on the brink of something incredible, with just over $1 million remaining in our $23 million capital campaign. The momentum is building quickly, and with your support, we can turn these plans into reality. Our upcoming expansions and renovations are crucial for advancing our mission to preserve history, inspire curiosity, and
- [Completed Capital Campaign](https://historysmc.org/completed-capital-campaign/) - Completed Capital Campaign San Mateo County History Museum Peninsula Innovators Changing the World The exhibit chronicles innovators who made San Mateo County known around the world. Their work has brought about a wide range of technological, medical, managerial and financial innovations which has changed our daily lives. A highlight to this exhibit is a digital
- [Support Us](https://historysmc.org/support-us/) - ”In terms of topical approach, design, content, and overall execution within a restored historic building, it is the best county museum in California! John HodgesPast-President, California Heritage Council Supporting SMCHA Your support helps us provide school programming, organize monthly educational programs for adults and children, publish our scholarly journal, care for 420,000 historic items in
- [Annual Campaign](https://historysmc.org/annual-campaign/) - Annual Campaign Looking Ahead Funds raised from the Annual Campaign account for 33% of our annual budget. With it we can continue keeping our Museum, Woodside Store and Sánchez Adobe open to the public. We can sustain our hands-on school programs at all our locations and the Folger Stable. We can maintain our irreplaceable collections, stage
- [History Makers](https://historysmc.org/history-makers/) - Roy Brizio Born in San Francisco in 1956, Roy grew up with something he really enjoyed: hot rods and drag-racing! He is the son of the late hot-rod legend Andy Brizio, a proud son of Italian immigrants, who took Roy under his wing and taught him how to weld and fabricate. Roy went everywhere with
- [Free First Fridays](https://historysmc.org/free-first-fridays/) - Details Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 Free admission to the History Museum 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Playing in the Past at 11 a.m. Free general tour at the History Museum at 2 p.m. Location: San Mateo County History Museum Cost: Free The History Museum’s Free First Fridays program is sponsored by Monterra Credit
- [Old Woodside Store Day](https://historysmc.org/old-woodside-store-day/) - The Woodside Storekeepers invite visitors to experience life in the 1880s. This free family day will focus on the history of the Woodside Store and the redwood logging activities of the area. Hands-on Activities include: Make Shingles Use a Two-Man Saw Twine Rope Make Dolls Play games Seed Spitting Contests: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
- [Celebrating Moms and Migratory Birds](https://historysmc.org/family-past-times/celebrating-moms-migratory-birds/) - On Saturday, May 9th the courthouse becomes a birdhouse as we celebrate moms and migratory birds as May 9th is World Migratory Bird Day. Birds have been an important part of people’s lives on the Peninsula for thousands of years, from the décor of Victorian homes to the oral traditions of Ramaytush Ohlone. Either
- [Family Past Times](https://historysmc.org/family-past-times/) - Family Past Times Family Past Times is a fun-filled exploration of history featuring arts, crafts and hands-on demonstrations at the History Museum. Happening throughout the year, these events reflect holidays or the themes of exhibits. Family Past Times Lunar New Year The History Museum will join in Redwood City’s annual celebration of the Lunar New
- [Woodside Store School Program](https://historysmc.org/woodside-store-school-program/) - School ProgramWoodside Store Students discover what it was like to live during the late 1800s. Discover life in the 1880s. The program starts with a slide show that introduces the redwood industry and the Woodside Store. Then, students explore an old-time country store during an object hunt. Students soon discover that many of the items
- [Sanchez Adobe School Program](https://historysmc.org/sanchez-adobe-school-program/) - School ProgramSánchez Adobe Experience life on a Californio rancho! Discover the early use of the land and its natural resources during a grounds tour. Students are introduced to the people who lived at the site which was an Ohlone village, a Spanish mission outpost and a Mexican rancho. In this hands-on living history program, your
- [Growth and Conflict](https://historysmc.org/growth-and-conflict/) - School ProgramGrowth and Conflict Growing Nation, Changing County How did transportation, labor, housing, and immigration contribute to the growth of San Mateo County? 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
- [Getting from Here to There](https://historysmc.org/getting-from-here-to-there/) - School ProgramGetting from Here to There Early Forms of Transportation What was it like to travel a long time ago? Students will explore the changes in transportation as they experience a bumpy road riding in a the stagecoach, listen to a railroad story and “drive” a streetcar in the Journey to Work exhibit. Then, they
- [General School Tour](https://historysmc.org/general-school-tour/) - General School Tour An online version of this program has not been developed. For more information, contact education@historysmc.org. Explore local history from the time of original Native American residents to today. The tour includes highlights of the History Museum’s long-term exhibits. Arrangements can be made prior to the tour if there are specific exhibits or themes
- [People from Many Places](https://historysmc.org/people-from-many-places/) - School ProgramPeople from Many Places The Immigrant Experience What does being an immigrant mean? Discover the diversity of the people who made the San Francisco Peninsula their home in the exhibit, Land of Opportunity: The Immigrant Experience in San Mateo County. Tour During an exploration of the exhibit Land of Opportunity: The Immigrant Experience in San
- [Providing Plenty](https://historysmc.org/providing-plenty/) - School ProgramProviding Plenty The Natural Resources of San Mateo County How did natural resources contribute to the growth of San Mateo County? Tour Visit a tule house, learn about mission outposts, and see a lumberjack’s tools as you discover Nature’s Bounty. The tour depicts the experiences of the different people who have been a part of
- [Sánchez Adobe Registration](https://historysmc.org/sanchez-adobe-registration/) - Sánchez Adobe Registration Scheduling starts April 15, 2026 for San Mateo County schools and May 1, 2026 for other counties for the 2026-2027 school year. Forms received before April 15, 2026 will not be processed. If you have problems with the form, please email the information requested to sanchezadobe@historysmc.org. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Schools](https://historysmc.org/schools/) - San Mateo County Historical AssociationSchool Programs RegistrationWe are still taking registrations for the 2025-2026 school year. Please select the correct link below to register for the desired program. We begin accepting registration for the 2026-2027 school year on April 15th. If you have any problems with the forms, please email the information requested to the
- [Woodside Store Registration](https://historysmc.org/woodside-store-registration/) - Woodside Store Registration Scheduling for the 2026-2027 school year starts April 15, 2026 for San Mateo County schools and May 1, 2026 for other counties. Forms received before then will not be processed. If you have problems with the form, please email the information requested to woodsidestore@historysmc.org. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Location &
- [History Museum Registration](https://historysmc.org/history-museum-registration/) - History Museum Registration Scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year is open. Scheduling for the 2026-2027 School Year opens on April 15th for all counties. Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year received before April 15th will not be processed. If you have problems with the form, please email the information requested to education@historysmc.org. Notice: JavaScript is required
- [Folger Stable School Program](https://historysmc.org/folger-stable-school-program/) - School ProgramFolger Stable Students discover what it was like to live during the late 1800s and early 1900s. James Folger II, president of the Folger coffee company, purchased property in Woodside in 1902. Architect Arthur Brown, Jr. designed buildings for the estate. The Folger Stable is a reminder of the Great Estates era, when millionaires
- [Folger Stable Registration](https://historysmc.org/folger-stable-registration/) - Folger Stable Registration Scheduling for the 2026-2027 school year starts April 15 for San Mateo County schools and May 1 for other counties. Forms received before then will not be processed. If you have problems with the form, please email the information requested to folgerstable@historysmc.org. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Location & Contact 4040
- [Sanchez Adobe](https://historysmc.org/sanchez-adobe-historic-site/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-Xss4QP8dY Historic SiteSánchez AdobePlay Video Watch Video School Program For educators and students, we have an incredible hands-on history program for Sánchez Adobe. View Program Location & Contact 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica, CA 94044 | Directions 650.359.1462 | Email Hours Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 12 p.m. –
- [San Mateo County History Museum](https://historysmc.org/san-mateo-county-history-museum/) - San Mateo County History Museum Location & Contact 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063 | Directions 650.299.0104 | Email Hours Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Last admission at 3:45 p.m. Closed on Sunday, April 5. Admissions $6 adults, $4 seniors & students Free children 5 & under The History Museum participates in
- [Plan Your Visit](https://historysmc.org/plan-your-visit/) - Locations, Hours & Admissions San Mateo County History Museum The History Museum is an innovative regional history center. Featuring interactive experiences, the long-term exhibits are the place where you can explore the county’s rich and colorful history. Hours Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed on Sunday, April 5. Last admission at 3:45
- [Encore Books on the Square](https://historysmc.org/encore-books/) - ShopEncore Books on the Square Browse the shelves of one of the largest used bookstores on the Peninsula. Each month there is a special themed display. Location & Contact 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 Lower Level | Directions 650.299.0104, ext. 234 | Email Hours & Contact Encore Books open Saturdays ONLY. Hours: Saturday 10
- [Rent the Museum](https://historysmc.org/rent-the-museum/) - An Evening Under the Dome A memorable event deserves a remarkable setting. Hold your next event under the dome at the History Museum. History Museum Event Rental Brochure Make a Reservation Photo courtesy of Noah Hawthorne. Photo courtesy of Brunk Photography. Wedding Ceremony in the Rotunda The San Mateo County History Museum will add an
- [Senior Membership](https://historysmc.org/senior-membership/) - Join Us Please complete the form below to become a member of the San Mateo County Historical Association. Form secured by GivingTools online giving. PrintFriendly
- [Lunar New Year](https://historysmc.org/lunar-new-year/) - Join us on Saturday, February 28 as we celebrate the Year of the Horse! The Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in Asian heritage, often celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods, and displays of festive decorations–all focused on bringing good luck for the New Year
- [Woodside Store](https://historysmc.org/woodside-store-historic-site/) - Historic SiteWoodside Store School Program For educators and students, we have an incredible hands-on history program for the Woodside Store. View Program Location & Contact 3300 Tripp Road Woodside, CA 94062 | Directions 650.851.7615 | Email Hours Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free Admission
- [Archives](https://historysmc.org/smcha-archives/) - Open!The Archives are open by appointment only. Have a question about the county’s history? The Archives are your first stop for research. The Archival Collection ranges from 1830 to the present and includes books, clippings, documents, films, fine art, ledgers, letters, manuscripts, memorabilia, microfilm, newspapers, pamphlets, periodicals, transcripts, posters, records, scrapbooks, slides and students monographs.
- [La Peninsula](https://historysmc.org/la-peninsula/) - La Peninsula In 1941, Dr. Frank Stanger started La Peninsula as a way to preserve the colorful stories of the county’s past. A scholarly journal, La Peninsula is produced twice a year and sent to all the members of the San Mateo County Historical Association. Current Issue Summer 2025 The issue features an article written
- [Exhibits](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/) - Featured ExhibitPeninsula Innovators Changing the WorldDiscover our New Exhibit What’s On at the Museum All Changing Exhibits Current Exhibits Featured Past Exhibits Ravenswood Remembered Ravenswood Remembered Theatrical Threads Theatrical Threads The Kohl Mansion Kaper: The Art of k.k. johnson The Kohl Mansion Kaper: The Art of k.k. johnson Reflections of the Great Migration: A Journey
- [General Donation](https://historysmc.org/general-donation/) - Donate Now! Help history come alive by making a donation to the San Mateo County Historical Association. You can also join/renew your membership online. The San Mateo County Historical Association is qualified as tax exempt under IRS sections 501 (c)(3). Form secured by GivingTools online giving. PrintFriendly
- [History Makers Recipients](https://historysmc.org/history-makers-recipients/) - San Mateo County History Makers Recipients Every year, the San Mateo County Historical Association hosts the San Mateo County History Makers Dinner that highlights an individual and/or family of San Mateo County who has made significant contributions to California history and beyond. 2024 & 2020 RecipientMartin YanChef Yan is honored for promoting Asian style food
- [Sweeney Ridge Hike](https://historysmc.org/sweeney-ridge-hike/) - Tuesday, November 4 marks the anniversary of Gaspar de Portolá’s sighting of San Francisco Bay. At 10 a.m., Association President Mitch Postel will lead a walk to the top of Sweeney Ridge in commemoration of what has been called the most important Spanish discovery in North America during 18th century. Wear good walking shoes and
- [Tree Treasures](https://historysmc.org/tree-treasures/) - On Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the History Museum will create Tree Treasures. Your family can prepare for an old-fashioned holiday season by creating their own Victorian ornaments. Tree Treasures is held in conjunction with Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays celebration. Hands-On Activities People made their own ornaments for early Victorian Christmas trees.
- [Día de los Muertos](https://historysmc.org/dia-de-los-muertos/) - On Sunday, November 2, the History Museum will join with Casa Círculo Cultural to present a Día de los Muertos celebration. In front of the museum, Courthouse Square will be decorated with sugar skulls, marigolds, and lights. This year, the display is inspired by the Tonantzintla style—a distinctive art form from Puebla, Mexico. Known for its
- [Hands-On History](https://historysmc.org/hands-on-history/) - Sugar Skulls On Sunday, October 12 at 3 p.m., prepare for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as you learn how to make calaveras de dulce (sugar skulls) in a Hands-On History workshop led by Elizabeth McCarthy. The sugar skulls are often used as offerings placed on ofrendas (altars) on Día de los
- [Victorian Days](https://historysmc.org/victorian-days/) - The Victorian era was named for Queen Victoria who reigned in Great Britain from 1837 to 1901. During Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse, discover what life was like in the 1800s and create some popular crafts of the era. Create popular Victorian accessories including a hat, a pocket watch and a fan. Decorate a
- [An Old-Fashioned Fourth](https://historysmc.org/an-old-fashioned-fourth/) - Enjoy the Redwood City parade. It’s theme, “Celebrate California,” recognizes the state’s 175th anniversary. Then, join us at the History Museum for An Old-Fashioned Fourth with holiday crafts from the 1880s including pinwheels, banners, and paper flags. At 1 p.m., enjoy summertime films from the Archives including a 1915 baseball game in which the “Single
- [History at Home](https://historysmc.org/history-at-home/) - History at Home We invite you to explore San Mateo County history from the comforts of home. Online Collections Database Discover local history through the thousands of objects available on our Online Collections Database. Discover More Victorian Days Walking Tours Discover local history through the online Victorian Days Walking Tours. Discover More Online Tour of
- [Happy San Mateo County Day](https://historysmc.org/happy-san-mateo-county-day/) - In honor of the 169th birthday of San Mateo County, the Historical Association is joining with San Mateo County to celebrate the county’s start and the dedication of 500 County County Center, the County’s new office building. The event will start at the History Museum with the Woodside High School band. Reenactors will share the
- [Traveling Trunk Registration](https://historysmc.org/traveling-trunk-registration/) - Traveling Trunk Registration Fill out the form below to register for a traveling trunk for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have problems with the form, please email the information requested to education@historysmc.org. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Education Programs Discover more about School Programs at the San Mateo County History Museum. Location
- [Discounts](https://historysmc.org/discounts/) - Free & Discounted Programs The San Mateo County History Museum participates in the following free and reduced admission programs. Free First Fridays Admission will be free at the History Museum on the first Friday of the month. Explore the museum, enjoy Playing in the Past and a General Tour. Discover More The History Museum’s Free
- [The Taube Family Carriage House](https://historysmc.org/the-taube-family-carriage-house/) - SMCHA Capital CampaignThe Taube Family Carriage House and Automobile Gallery A Bold Vision for the Future When Mrs. Lurline Matson Roth deeded the Filoli property to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1975, her collection of Brewster carriages was not included. Mrs. Roth’s historic vehicles—and many more from other prominent, local families—were entrusted to
- [Capital Campaign Donation](https://historysmc.org/capital-campaign-donation/) - Capital Campaign Donation Thank you for supporting the San Mateo County Historical Association’s Capital Campaign. Form secured by GivingTools online giving. Donor Recognition All donors of $5,000 or more will be honored permanently on the Donor Recognition Wall at the San Mateo County History Museum. PrintFriendly
- [Museum Store](https://historysmc.org/museum-store/) - San Mateo County History MuseumMuseum Store Looking for a unique gift or memento? The Museum Store offers a wonderful collection of gifts to remind you of your visit to the San Mateo County History Museum. The Museum Store carries a wide variety of books on local history. Proceeds from the Museum Store support the ongoing
- [Holiday Traditions from Around the World](https://historysmc.org/holiday-traditions/) - On Saturday, December 7, join us to celebrate Holiday Traditions from Around the World. Since the Gold Rush, immigrants came to the county from countries around the world. When they came, they brought with them customs from their homelands. The day’s craft activities explore some of the holiday traditions that people brought with them to
- [Victorian Days Tea Time Recipes](https://historysmc.org/victorian-days-tea-recipes/) - Victorian Days Tea Time Recipes Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford is credited with creating afternoon tea sometime around 1840, to alleviate afternoon hunger as the upper classes commonly had their dinner late, between 8:00-9:00 p.m. A Victorian tea menu consisted of finger sandwiches (cucumber sandwiches were a common feature), and assorted sweets such as
- [Monthly Programs](https://historysmc.org/monthly-programs/) - Monthly Programs Each month, the San Mateo County History Museum presents programs for both children and adults. Monthly Programs Courthouse Docket The Courthouse Docket is a monthly series of presentations held in the History Museum’s Historic Courtroom A. Discover More Monthly Programs Free First Fridays Each Free First Friday includes a preschool activity time and
- [Rental Application](https://historysmc.org/rental-application/) - History Museum Rental Application If you have problems with the online form, you can download our rental application and return a completed form to rent@historysmc.org. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Location & Contact 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063 | Directions 650.299.0104 | Email Parking There is metered parking on the streets surrounding the museum. Most
- [Shop](https://historysmc.org/shop/) - Shopping at the History Museum Support us by shopping at our stores. Shop The Museum Store Looking for a unique gift or memento? The Museum Store offers a wonderful collection of gifts to remind you of your visit to San Mateo County. Check out the books and DVDs available at our online store. Discover More Check out our
- [Traveling Trunks](https://historysmc.org/traveling-trunks/) - School ProgramTraveling Trunks Make your classroom come to life with primary source documents and reproductions of items from the Historical Association’s collection. Details Available from the History Museum. Curriculum guides geared for third and fourth grades. Trunk $45 for a calendar month, Backpack $20 for a calendar month. Contact us for information about scholarships for
- [Map & Directions to the San Mateo County History Museum](https://historysmc.org/maps-directions/) - Map & Directions to the San Mateo County History Museum San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063 650.299.0104 | Email Directions from San Francisco From 101: Take 101 South, exit at Whipple Avenue. Continue on Veterans Boulevard. Turn right at Middlefield Road. Turn right at Broadway. From 280: Take 280 South,
- [Feeling Home](https://historysmc.org/feeling-home/) - Fuse Theater and the History Museum will present an original theatrical performance entitled Feeling Home beginning Friday night May 20 at 7 p.m., then Saturdays and Sundays through June 5. Based on personal stories, Feeling Home will explore themes of leaving home, discrimination, finding a place through work, maintaining culture, and what it means to
- [Carriage House Donation](https://historysmc.org/carriage-house-donation/) - Carriage House Donation Thank you for supporting the San Mateo County Historical Association’s Carriage House Capital Campaign. Form secured by GivingTools online giving. Donor Recognition All donors of $5,000 or more will be honored permanently on a plaque within the Taube Family Carriage House and on the Donor Recognition Wall at the San Mateo County
- [History in the Community](https://historysmc.org/history-in-the-community/) - History in the Community The San Mateo County Historical Association works to bring history to life through a variety of programs that occur throughout the community. History Alive Victorian Days Walking Tours Discover local history through the online Victorian Days Walking Tours. Discover More History Alive Speakers’ Bureau Staff and volunteers are available to give
- [Historic Site Annual Events](https://historysmc.org/historic-site-annual-events/) - Historic Site Annual Events Each year, the San Mateo County Historical Association holds education events at each of its sites that allow visitors to step into the past. Annual Event Old Woodside Store Day Held on the first Sunday in May, the Woodside Storekeepers invite visitors to experience life in the 1880s. This free family
- [Admission Tickets](https://historysmc.org/admission-tickets/) - Admission Ticket The History Museum is open Tickets valid only on the selected day. If you cannot attend on your ticket date, contact the History Museum at 650.299.0104 or email us before 4 p.m. on your ticket date to reschedule. Please note, the first Friday of each month is our Free First Friday. Admission is free and
- [Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail Project](https://historysmc.org/ohlone-portola-heritage-trail-project/) - The San Mateo County Historical Association is leading various aspects of the interpretive program for this project which is guided by a committee of county, state, federal and tribal representatives which will explore the best ways to design and interpret the path that Gaspar de Portolá took during his expedition of the San Mateo County
- [Victorian Days Walking Tours Online](https://historysmc.org/victorian-days-walking-tours-online/) - Due to COVID-19, individuals and organizations throughout San Mateo County created online Victorian Days Walking Tours in 2020 and 2021. The online tours are meant to be an introduction to local historic sites. Play VideoPlay Video Burlingame 11:03 Burlingame was once home to a well-known and lucrative horse breeding operation, as well as one of
- [Sites](https://historysmc.org/sites/) - Visit Our Sites The San Mateo County Historical Association operates the San Mateo County History Museum and Archives in Redwood City and administers two county historical sites, the Sanchez Adobe in Pacifica and the Woodside Store in Woodside. San Mateo County History Museum Come visit the History Museum, located inside the 1910 County Courthouse. On
- [Sanchez Adobe FAQs](https://historysmc.org/sanchez-adobe-faqs/) - Sánchez Adobe COVID-19 FAQs When is the Sánchez Adobe open? Sánchez Adobe is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Do I have to wear a mask? Staff and visitors are to wear a mask (prohibited for ages 0-2). Face masks should cover the nose and
- [Quilt Show](https://historysmc.org/quilt-show/) - Join the Sanchez Adobe docents and the Mizpah Fellowship for their annual Quilt Show at the Sánchez Adobe. See the exhibit of traditional and contemporary quilts. A bed turning activity will be part of the fun. Refreshments will be served and enjoy musical entertainment. Free fun for the entire family! Details Due to COVID-19, the
- [Woodside Store FAQs](https://historysmc.org/woodside-store-faqs/) - Woodside Store COVID-19 FAQs When is the Woodside Store open? The Woodside Store is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Do I have to wear a mask? Staff and visitors are to wear a mask (prohibited for ages 0-2). Face masks should cover
- [History Museum FAQs](https://historysmc.org/history-museum-faqs/) - History Museum COVID-19 FAQs When is the History Museum open? Starting March 24, the History Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Can I purchase admission tickets in advance? Yes! We recommend you buy your tickets online. Show your tickets on your mobile phone or print a copy of the confirmation at
- [Maritime Day](https://historysmc.org/maritime-day/) - If you don’t have the materials listed below, we still have free Material Kits available! The kits have everything you need to do the crafts (except for scissors, glue/tape and coloring items). Call the History Museum at 650-299-0104 for availability. The 15th Annual Maritime Day will be held virtually on the History Museum website on
- [Archives FAQs](https://historysmc.org/archives-faqs/) - Archives COVID-19 FAQs When are you open? Starting March 24, the Archives Reading Room is open for scheduled appointments on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. How do I schedule an appointment? Email the Archives or call 650.299.0104 and ask to speak to the Archivist. Appointments must be scheduled at least 2 days prior to visit. Currently,
- [Admission Tickets Online Discount](https://historysmc.org/admission-tickets-online-discount/) - Admission Ticket The History Museum is open Tickets valid only on the selected day. If you cannot attend on your ticket date, contact the History Museum at 650.299.0104 or email us before 4 p.m. on your ticket date to reschedule. The History Museum participates in these free and reduced admissions programs. Form secured by GivingTools online giving.
- [Membership](https://historysmc.org/membership/) - Support Us! Membership There has never been a more exciting time to be a member of the SMCHA! There is always something new to see… to do…to learn… to explore… so join today! Membership in the San Mateo County Historical Association brings you the best family entertainment value for your money. All Members Receive: 12-month
- [COVID-19 Stories Responses](https://historysmc.org/covid-19-stories-responses/) - COVID-19 Stories Responses This page contains responses from the community about daily life in the time of COVID-19. #SMCStrong “I was sad to miss my first official Board meeting for the Museum, but am impressed by their resilient community outreach. It is amazing how we can continue to run the city and county from remote locations.
- [Research](https://historysmc.org/research/) - Research San Mateo County History One of the original jobs undertaken by the San Mateo County Historical Association (SMCHA) was gathering colorful information on the county’s past. Today, the information collected for over 75 years is available to researchers. SMCHA Collections The San Mateo County Historical Association’s collection tells the story of San Mateo County’s
- [School Program Payment](https://historysmc.org/school-program-payment/) - School Program Payment Payments for school program at the San Mateo County History Museum, Folger Stable, Sanchez Adobe and Woodside Store can be made online. Form secured by GivingTools online giving. PrintFriendly
- [Annual Campaign Payment](https://historysmc.org/annual-campaign-payment/) - Annual Campaign Payment Thank you for supporting the San Mateo County Historical Association’s Annual Campaign. Form secured by GivingTools online giving. Suggested Level of Giving SUPPORTER, $1- $99 Recognition on website FRIEND, $100- $249 All of the Supporter benefits, plus: Day pass for a family of four to the History Museum BENEFACTOR, $250- $499 All
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## Portfolio

- [Tom Martinez Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/peninsula-sports-hall-of-fame/)
- [San Mateo County's African American History](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/san-mateo-countys-african-american-history/)
- [Ravenswood Remembered](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/ravenswood-remembered/)
- [Theatrical Threads](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/theatrical-threads/)
- [Charles Parsons' Ships of the World](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/charles-parsons-ships-of-the-world/)
- [El Camino Real in 1947](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/el-camino-real-in-1947/)
- [The Kohl Mansion Kaper: The Art of k.k. johnson](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/the-kohl-mansion-kaper-the-art-of-k-k-johnson/)
- [The Extraordinary Cow Palace](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/extraordinary-cow-palace/)
- [Reflections of the Great Migration: A Journey Through Art](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/reflections-of-the-great-migration/)
- [Peninsula Innovators Changing the World](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/peninsula-innovators/)
- [A Look at Local Logging](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/look-local-logging/)
- [San Mateo County Parks Celebrate](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/san-mateo-county-parks-celebrate/)
- [Menlo Park VA](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/menlo-park-va/)
- [San Mateo County Entrepreneurs](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/entrepreneurs/)
- [Essential Workers of the Past](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/essential-workers-of-the-past/)
- [College of San Mateo: 100 Years of Making Dreams Come Through](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/college-of-san-mateo-100-years/)
- [San Mateo County Through the Eyes of Grafton Tyler Brown](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/csm-photographs-of-isago-isao-tanaka-3/)
- [Maverick's](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/mavericks/)
- [Living the California Dream](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/living-the-california-dream/)
- [Courtroom A](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/courtroom-a/)
- [Politics, Crime and Law Enforcement in San Mateo County](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/politics-crime-and-law-enforcement-in-san-mateo-county/)
- [Nature's Bounty](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/natures-bounty/)
- [Journey to Work](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/journey-to-work/)
- [Land of Opportunity](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/land-of-opportunity/)
- [College of San Mateo: The Photographs of Isago Isao Tanaka](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/csm-photographs-of-isago-isao-tanaka/)
- [Japanese American Internment at Tanforan](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/japanese-american-internment-at-tanforan/)
- [Sequoia Healthcare District: Then and Now](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/sequoia-healthcare-district/)
- [After Promontory](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/after-promontory/)
- [Women Changed America and Won the Vote](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/women-changed-america/)
- [Foster City Through the Years](https://historysmc.org/exhibits/foster-city-through-the-years/)

## Venues

- [Cow Palace](https://historysmc.org/venue/cow-palace/)
- [Woodside Independence Hall](https://historysmc.org/venue/woodside-independence-hall/)
- [Encore Books on the Square](https://historysmc.org/venue/encore-books-on-the-square/)
- [Cypress Lawn](https://historysmc.org/venue/cypress-lawn/)
- [St. John's Cemetery](https://historysmc.org/venue/st-johns-cemetery/)
- [Japanese Cemetery](https://historysmc.org/venue/japanese-cemetery/)
- [Daly City History Museum](https://historysmc.org/venue/daly-city-history-museum/)
- [Knapp House](https://historysmc.org/venue/knapp-house/)
- [Historic Union Cemetery](https://historysmc.org/venue/historic-union-cemetery/)
- [Foster City Rereation Building (Waterfront Area)](https://historysmc.org/venue/foster-city-rereation-building-waterfront-area/)
- [Grand Avenue Library](https://historysmc.org/venue/grand-avenue-library/)
- [Burlingame Train Station](https://historysmc.org/venue/burlingame-train-station/)
- [Pacifica Coastside Museum](https://historysmc.org/venue/pacifica-coastside-museum/)
- [Woodside Community Museum](https://historysmc.org/venue/woodside-community-museum/)
- [San Mateo Avenue and El Camino Real](https://historysmc.org/venue/san-mateo-avenue-and-el-camino-real/)
- [Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park](https://historysmc.org/venue/burleigh-h-murray-ranch-state-park/)
- [Colma Community Center](https://historysmc.org/venue/colma-community-center/)
- [Coastside History Museum](https://historysmc.org/venue/coastisde-history-museum/)
- [Arbor Road and Midde Avenue, Menlo Park](https://historysmc.org/venue/arbor-road-and-midde-avenue-menlo-park/)
- [Cola Community Center](https://historysmc.org/venue/cola-community-center/)
- [Plaza on B St. in front of Century 12 San Mateo](https://historysmc.org/venue/plaza-on-b-st-in-front-of-century-12-san-mateo/)
- [Pigeon Point Light Station](https://historysmc.org/venue/pigeon-point-light-station/)
- [Menlo Park Caltrain Station](https://historysmc.org/venue/menlo-park-caltrain-station/)
- [Union Cemetery](https://historysmc.org/venue/union-cemetery/)
- [Millbrae History Museum](https://historysmc.org/venue/millbrae-history-museum/)
- [Broderick-Terry Duel Landmark Park Entrance](https://historysmc.org/venue/broderick-terry-duel-landmark-park-entrance/)
- [Folger Stable](https://historysmc.org/venue/folger-stable/)
- [Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco](https://historysmc.org/venue/grand-bay-hotel-san-francisco/)
- [Sweeney Ridge](https://historysmc.org/venue/sweeney-ridge/)
- [Sanchez Adobe](https://historysmc.org/venue/sanchez-adobe/)
- [Woodside Store](https://historysmc.org/venue/woodside-store/)
- [Webinar](https://historysmc.org/venue/webinar-4/)
- [San Mateo County History Museum](https://historysmc.org/venue/san-mateo-county-history-museum/)
- [Crowne Plaza](https://historysmc.org/venue/crowne-plaza/)
- [Peninsula Italian American Social Club](https://historysmc.org/venue/peninsula-italian-american-social-club/)
- [Wunderlich County Park](https://historysmc.org/venue/wunderlich-county-park/)

## Organizers

- [Historic Union Cemetery Association Board](https://historysmc.org/organizer/historic-union-cemetery-association-board-2/)
- [Woodside Arts & Culture Committee](https://historysmc.org/organizer/woodside-arts-culture-committee/)
- [San Mateo County History Museum](https://historysmc.org/organizer/san-mateo-county-history-museum-4/)
- [Historic Union Cemetery Association Board](https://historysmc.org/organizer/historic-union-cemetery-association-board/)

## Events

- [Victorian Days Walking Tours: “A Creek Runs Through It” - Burlingame](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tours-a-creek-runs-through-it-burlingame/) - Meet us at the train station (290 California Drive) at 1 pm on August 2 for a walk-through downtown Burlingame to El Camino Real. The tour will discuss how the Burlingame Creek once wreaked havoc on the downtown area, the new town square, Mummy’s Cave, and the site of the Anza expedition camp. RSVP: Not
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Burleigh Murray Ranch](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-burleigh-murray-ranch/2026-07-26/) - Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a small gain in elevation. Along the way you will learn about the lives of early pioneers and
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: St. John's Cemetery](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-st-johns-cemetery/) - Join members of the Board of Directors and staff on a fascinating walking tour through the historic grounds of St. John’s Cemetery (est. 1885) as you learn about the early founders and leading citizens of San Mateo, Burlingame, and Hillsborough. Visit two of the largest and oldest family funerary monuments in Northern California, the Parrott
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Broderick-Terry Duel Site](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-broderick-terry-duel-site/) - Daly City History Guild Museum & Archive president Mark Weinberger will lead a tour of the famous but often overlooked Broderick-Terry Duel Site located in the tiny park of the same name situated near Lake Merced and on the San Francisco-Daly City border. The tour will take place within this small park which abuts the San
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Half Moon Bay](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-half-moon-bay/) - Discover the charm of Half Moon Bay on a guided walking tour through its historic downtown. Stroll along Main Street, where preserved 19th-century buildings tell stories of the early settlers and Native Americans. Learn about the area’s connection to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, visit local landmarks, and hear colorful tales of the people who
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-pigeon-point-light-station-state-historic-park/) - Celebrate Lighthouses on the Air Weekend by joining 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, the building of the lighthouse, the “Wickies” and their families, and the anticipated restoration of the tower (currently closed to the public). Visit the
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Cypress Lawn](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-cypress-lawn/) - 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 Park. You are welcome to enhance the experience by doing your finest Victorian attire, though it’s not a requirement. The tour will commence at 1370 El
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: San Mateo](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-san-mateo/) - Explore the fascinating architecture of San Mateo’s National Register Eligible Downtown Historic District on a tour led by the San Mateo Heritage Alliance. Comprising 40 individual buildings, the historic district reflects important themes in the city’s growth and development, including architecture, city planning, social history, ethnic heritage, and commerce. The district’s eclectic mix of styles
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Woodside](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-woodside/) - Starting at the Woodside Community Museum, view historic Woodside commercial district buildings including Independence Hall and the Pioneer Saloon. The tour lasts about 30 minutes. Tours will be offered from 1:00pm through 3:00pm every half hour/last tour at 2:30pm. RSVP: Not required. Difficulty Level: Easy. Sidewalks and parking lots, slight slope. Address: Woodside Community Museum, 2961 Woodside
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: South San Francisco](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tour-south-san-francisco/) - 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 at the turn of the century. We will see the hotel that housed the earliest workers in the booming industrial town, the house that served
- [Victorian Days Walking Tours: Sharp Park: A Historic Neighborhood in Pacifica](https://historysmc.org/event/victorian-days-walking-tours-sharp-park-a-historic-neighborhood-in-pacifica/2026-06-27/) - Stories 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 accessible Address: Pacifica Historical Society, 1850 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: The Cemetery That Never Was and the Woman Behind It](https://historysmc.org/event/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 1939, she commissioned renowned architects Bernard Maybeck and his associate Julia Morgan to collaborate in the design and building of a cemetery on her property.
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: San Bruno](https://historysmc.org/event/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 walk down San Mateo Avenue includes the original EIMAC building where vacuum tubes were produced for broadcast and radar transmitters during World War II. The
- [Victorian Days Walking Tours: The Extraordinary Cow Palace](https://historysmc.org/event/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 house and walk in the footsteps of Elvis, the Beatles, U2, John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Golden State Warriors, the San
- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Folger Stable](https://historysmc.org/event/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 dairy house. Take a trip back in time to learn about the agricultural uses of the property, the development of the Folger Coffee Company, the
- [Victorian Walking Tour: Union Cemetery](https://historysmc.org/event/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, Redwood City. The Historic Union Cemetery first opened in 1859 on a six-acre triangle of land just outside of downtown Redwood City. With a little
- [Courthouse Docket: Polyester on Parade](https://historysmc.org/event/courthouse-docket-polyester-on-parade/) - 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 skirts to hot pants.
- [Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony](https://historysmc.org/event/peninsula-sports-hall-of-fame-ceremony/) - 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 Tom Martinez and the opening of the Tom Martinez Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame exhibit. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. and the ceremony at
- [Family Past Times: Celebrating Moms and Migratory Birds](https://historysmc.org/event/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 of years, from the décor of Victorian homes to the myths of Ramaytush Ohlone. Either before or after the Almost Mothers Day Concert in the
- [Old Woodside Store Day](https://historysmc.org/event/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 the redwood logging through hands-on activities and crafts. Event parking will be at Woodside Elementary (3195 Woodside Road) with shuttle service provided to the Woodside
- [Site Closures](https://historysmc.org/event/site-closures-4/) - The History Museum and the Sánchez Adobe will be closed.
- [San Mateo County's Rowdy Beginnings](https://historysmc.org/event/san-mateo-countys-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, as he gives an account of our county's first election in the spring of 1856. It all happened before the people of the sparsely settled
- [Half-Off Sale](https://historysmc.org/event/half-off-sale-2/) - Stock up on books by your favorite author or explore a new genre during Encore Books on the Square's Half-Off Sale.
- [Family Past Times: Lunar New Year](https://historysmc.org/event/family-past-times-lunar-new-year/) - Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the History Museum with free admission and family crafts like calligraphy, mahjong, lantern making, and more!
- [Free First Fridays](https://historysmc.org/event/free-first-fridays/) - 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 the History Museum. The History Museum’s Free First Fridays program is sponsored by Monterra Credit Union.
- [Courthouse Docket - Nairobi Movement](https://historysmc.org/event/courthouse-docket-nairobi-movement/) - Dr. Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite, Vulindlela I. Wobogo, and Juanita Croft present The Nairobi Movement: A Unique Period in the History of East Palo Alto.
- [Exclusive Screening of A Little Fellow: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini](https://historysmc.org/event/exclusive-screening-of-a-little-fellow-the-legacy-of-a-p-giannini/) - A Little Fellow: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini is a feature-length documentary exploring the enduring legacy of A.P. Giannini, the Italian-American who revolutionized banking and reshaped California’s industries in the early 20th century. • Exclusive Screening of the 2025 film at the Peninsula Italian American Social Club • Q & A with Director Davide Fiore
- [Courthouse Docket: Legacy of Sam McDonald](https://historysmc.org/event/courthouse-docket-legacy-of-sam-mcdonald/) - Katherine Wright, Park Ranger III, will speak on the legacy of Sam McDonald and the County park named for him.
- [Free First Fridays](https://historysmc.org/event/free-first-fridays-4/) - 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 the History Museum. The History Museum’s Free First Fridays program is sponsored by Monterra Credit Union.
- [Courthouse Docket: Shore Whaling](https://historysmc.org/event/courthouse-docket-shore-whaling/) - The Courthouse Docket continues as Denise Jaffke presents Shore Whaling along the California Coast.

## Series

- [Victorian Days Walking Tour: Burleigh Murray Ranch](https://historysmc.org/series/victorian-days-walking-tour-burleigh-murray-ranch/)
- [Victorian Days Walking Tours: Sharp Park: A Historic Neighborhood in Pacifica](https://historysmc.org/series/victorian-days-walking-tours-sharp-park-a-historic-neighborhood-in-pacifica/)

## Project Categories

- [Featured](https://historysmc.org/project-type/featured/)
- [Changing Exhibits](https://historysmc.org/project-type/changing-exhibits/)
- [Past Exhibits](https://historysmc.org/project-type/past-exhibits/)
- [Current Exhibits](https://historysmc.org/project-type/current-exhibits/)

## Event Categories

- [Walking Tours](https://historysmc.org/events-calendar/category/walking-tour/)
- [Courthouse Docket](https://historysmc.org/events-calendar/category/courthouse-docket/) - The Courthouse Docket is a monthly series of presentations held in the History Museum’s Historic Courtroom A. The Courthouse Docket Series is sponsored by Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation.
- [History Museum](https://historysmc.org/events-calendar/category/history-museum/)
- [Family Past Times](https://historysmc.org/events-calendar/category/family-past-times/)
- [Free First Fridays](https://historysmc.org/events-calendar/category/free-first-fridays/)
- [Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame](https://historysmc.org/events-calendar/category/peninsula-sports-hall-of-fame/)