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  • 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...

  • Guests dance in period costumes at the Sanchez Adobe Rancho Day Fiesta
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    Rancho Day Fiesta

    Sanchez Adobe 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica, California, United States

    Step back in time as the Sánchez Adobe Docents present a Rancho Day Fiesta with crafts, music and food. Admission is free, charge for craft activities and food.

  • Anna Eshoo Outdoor
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    San Mateo County History Makers Dinner

    Crowne Plaza 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA, United States

    The San Mateo County Historical Association is pleased to announce that The Honorable Anna Eshoo will be its 2025 San Mateo County History Maker. Ms. Eshoo served as a member...

  • 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...

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    Half-Off Sale

    Encore Books on the Square 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, United States

    Stock up on books by your favorite author or explore a new genre during Encore Books on the Square's Half-Off Sale.

  • Decorated sugar skulls with frosting
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    Hands-On History: Sugar Skulls

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

    Prepare for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as you learn how to make sugar skulls in a Hands-On History workshop led by Elizabeth McCarthy. Spaces are limited,...

  • A young girl in Dia de los Muertos face paint makes a craft at the San Mateo County History Museum
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    Día de los Muertos 

    On Sunday, November 2, the History Museum will join with Casa Círculo Cultural  to present a Día de los Muertos celebration. There will be craft activities for kids in the Rotunda....

  • 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...