Visit The Museum at:

   2200 Broadway Street
   Redwood City, CA 94063 
   (650) 299-0104 

Victorian Days

Celebrate San Mateo County during our annual festival on September 26. Stroll down History Lane, make crafts from yesteryear and decide whether local millionaires were Victorian Villains.

Family Fun
Rotunda from 12 – 4 p.m.
Make your own flags, rag dolls, boat models, masks, stained glass "windows," and more to take home.  Explore the museum and try our scavenger hunt.  Complete the museum hunt for a chance to win movie tickets.

Victorian Villains?
Courtroom A at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Some of the most intriguing people in local history are the Victorian millionaires. Some of them made their fortunes in the Gold Rush. Others built lavish estates on the Peninsula. And some are best known for their "questionable activities." Come and listen as David Terry, William Sharon and Sarah Althea Hill are put on trial for their activities. Then, decide for yourself if they are Victorian Villains.

History Lane
Upper Rotunda & Hallways from 12–4 p.m.
Stroll History Lane and discover the latest news on the past.  Talk to history buffs representing historic organizations throughout the county and learn about all their upcoming activities.

Details
Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2008
Time:
12 - 4 p.m.
Location:
History Museum
Cost:
Free
Costume:
Costumes from Victorian era encouraged.

Flyer
Click here for bilingual event flyer.

Click here for Victorian Villains flyer.

Contact Us
For more information about visiting the museum, please call (650) 299-0104 or email us.