San Mateo County History Museum

Have a passion for history and a desire to connect with your community? The San Mateo County History Museum is looking for volunteers to help bring its expanded exhibits and new venues to life.
Join us for a Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about volunteer opportunities beginning after the Museum’s November 7 grand opening, meet current volunteers, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming to the expanded History Museum.
Volunteer opportunities include:
• Gallery Docents – Share information and help visitors engage with interactives in specific exhibits. • Tour Docents – Lead or assist with new school programs as they are developed. • Greeters – Welcome visitors at the new 550 Marshall Street entrance.
Whether you love history, enjoy working with people, or simply want to give back to your community, there’s a place for you at the History Museum.
Volunteer Orientation Saturday, October 24, 2026 10 a.m.–12 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum
And while you're here, stay for the 1 p.m. Courthouse Docket talk on Devil’s Slide, exploring the fascinating geographic curiosity and transportation challenge along San Mateo County’s coast.
Ready to get involved? Contact <a href="mailto:education@historysmc.org">education@historysmc.org</a> or 650-299-0104, ext. 231.

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<h2>FREE First Fridays Returns October 2</h2>
Spend the day exploring the San Mateo County History Museum during FREE First Fridays on Friday, October 2, 2026. Thanks to sponsorship from Monterra Credit Union, admission is free all day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with two special programs offered at no charge.
At 11 a.m., preschoolers can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Land of Opportunity: The Immigrant Experience Gallery. Museum staff will share the story Lucia the Luchadora, followed by a fun craft activity where children can create their own paper masks.
At 2 p.m., adults can join Museum docents for a guided tour and discover more about the stories, people and innovations that have shaped San Mateo County.
Located inside Redwood City's 116-year-old Old Courthouse at 2200 Broadway, the San Mateo County History Museum explores the Peninsula's history—from the Ohlone people and the region's natural resources to suburban development, diverse communities and innovative achievements.
FREE First Fridays are sponsored by Monterra Credit Union. No admission or program fees are required.
San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City Friday, October 2 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 650-299-0104 | historysmc.org

Local Event: Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum

Free First Friday at the San Mateo County...

FREE First Fridays Returns October 2
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Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum

What stories are written into the cliffs, trails and coastline of Devil's Slide? Join local naturalist and historian Keith Mangold for a fascinating look at this remarkable stretch of the San Mateo County coast.
Mangold's presentation takes a holistic approach, exploring both the natural world and the human history of Devil's Slide, from the plants and animals that thrive along the coast to the generations of people who have wrestled with the challenges of getting safely along this dramatic and sometimes treacherous landscape.
A longtime El Granada resident, Mangold has volunteered with San Mateo County Parks at Devil's Slide and Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, as well as with Half Moon Bay State Parks and the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District. His deep involvement in the Coastside has given him a unique perspective on the area's history, geology, wildlife and environmental challenges.
Come discover the fascinating stories-both natural and human-that have shaped Devil's Slide and the coast we know today.
The Courthouse Docket lecture series at the San Mateo County History Museum is sponsored by the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation.
Included with admission and free for Museum members.

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HISTORY IN MOTION: A Day of Discovery for the Whole Family
Bring the whole family to the San Mateo County History Museum on Saturday, November 7, for HISTORY IN MOTION, a FREE Grand Opening Celebration filled with history, music, discovery and fun!
Be among the first to explore three exciting new experiences: discover historic carriages and automobiles in the Taube Family Carriage House and Automobile Gallery, travel millions of years into the Peninsula's past in the H.E.R.O. Natural History Gallery, and step inside the beautifully restored Lora Mundi House, formerly the Lathrop-Connor-Mansfield House.
Kids and families can enjoy hands-on activities throughout the Museum Campus, meet Museum experts, discover fascinating stories from the Peninsula's past and experience history brought to life. Explore the new galleries, enjoy live music and family-friendly programs, and join us for the 11 a.m. ceremonial ribbon cutting as the Museum celebrates its $25.5 million transformation.
Saturday, November 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum | 2200 Broadway, Redwood City FREE admission Learn more at <a href="https://https:/historysmc.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HistorySMC.org</a>
Come curious. Bring the family. Discover history in motion!

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