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Old Woodside Store Day

Woodside Store 3300 Tripp Road, Woodside, California, United States

Step back in time with the Woodside Store Storekeepers during Old Woodside Store Day!

The new office building at 500 County Center
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Happy San Mateo County Day – Celebrating Our Story

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

Presented in partnership with San Mateo County, the event celebrates the 169th anniversary of San Mateo County and the dedication and unveiling of 500 County Center.

Dr Darwin Patnode
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Courthouse Docket – Peninsula Crime Novelists

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

The Courthouse Docket continues as Dr. Darwin Patnode discusses Peninsula Crime Novelists.

Staff member reading a story to a group of families
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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...

Flying A Associated Gas Station in Redwood City
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Courthouse Docket – Lost Gas Stations

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

The Courthouse Docket continues as Nicholas Veronico and Bruce Cummings discuss The Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County.

Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Logo with trophy and stars
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Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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

Join us as Chuck Bommarito, Henry Caruso, Paul Fanaika, Rachelle McCann Henley, Alexandra Sickinger Oglesby and Doug Williams are inducted into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame. This event is...

Kids making crafts at the San Mateo County History Museum Old Fashioned Fourth event
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An Old-Fashioned Fourth

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

Join us as we celebrate An Old-Fashioned Fourth with craft activities from the 1880s. Half-price admission.

John Parrott Jr in a carriage pulled by two horses
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Annual Meeting and Carriage Presentation

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

Join us for the Annual Meeting with a report on the activities of the Historical Association. The program continues with a presentation by carriage expert Dr. Peter Bullock.

Staff member reading a story to a group of families
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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...

A mother with her two kids wearing paper hats at Victorian Days at the San Mateo County History Museum
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Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse

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

Step back in time to the 1800s. Enjoy FREE craft activities and a scavenger hunt. Purchase tickets for the a Victorian Tea and Fashion Show (sittings at 10:30 a.m. and...

Staff member reading a story to a group of families
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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...

Cover of Jim Fitzpatrick book about wrestling

Courthouse Docket: Wrestling

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

One of the Cow Palace’s Major Attractions… Promoter Roy Shire’s All-Star Wrestling/Big Time Wrestling Jim Fitzpatrick will discuss the history of professional wrestling in Northern California, with the primary focus...