San Francisco 2018 History Expo
Explore San Francisco’s amazing history at the annual San Francisco History Expo as the Old Mint becomes a series of pop-up museums of San Francisco history with more than 75 exhibitors.
2018 San Francisco History Days
– Saturday, March 3 | 11 am to 5 pm
– Sunday, March 4 | 11 am to 4 pm
Old Mint, 88 Fifth Street at Mission, SF
FREEJoin community historians, archivists, genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, educators, re-enactors and other history enthusiasts for a free Community Open House at this historic site.
Highlights of the weekend include:
- Presentations on local architectural, transit, neighborhood, and maritime history
- Displays of neighborhood and community archives
- A resource center for history organizations, homes, and educational centers around the Bay Area
- Mini-theaters and galleries will be set up in the ground floor vaults of the Old Mint over the weekend featuring found footage, film features, and rare and newly digitized photos
- Dozens of authors will also be on hand to discuss and sell their books on local historical themes
Past history weekends at the Old Mint have brought together dozens of organizations to celebrate and tell the city’s unique history, and have attracted several thousand participants.
Please note, the schedule is subject to change. Please check signage in the main corridor for updates.
