History Expo at the Old Mint | SOMA

Submitted by the Event Organizer

More than 20 San Francisco historical associations will showcase their unique contributions to our City through photographs, videos and story-telling at the Old Mint on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13.

Special activities include live historic performances, a theater of historic films, an author’s forum and recording of participants’ memories by FoundSF

History Expo Theatre – Vault Level
The schedule is the same both days.

11:30 AM: Prelinger Archives Lost Landcapes Of San Francisco, Year 3<
12:45 PM: San Francisco Media Archive San Francisco Through The Years
2:00 PM: Visitacion Valley History Project Circle Of Elders
2:30 PM: Prelinger Archives Lost Landscapes Of San Francisco, Year 4

Saturday, February 12
2 PM    Community History Panel, moderated by Chris Carlsson of Shaping San Francisco with Woody LaBounty, Western Neighborhoods Project; Peter Linenthal and Abby Johnston, Potrero Hill Archives Project; Vicky Walker, Bernal Heights History Project

Sunday, February 13
2 PM    History, Memory and Utopia in Mona Caron’s Murals and Art
3 PM    History of Carnival, with Willy Lizarraga and accompanying percussionist

Also on display: large oil-on-wood panels depicting San Francisco in the 1850s, and a quilt made by members of the SFMHS and the SF Quilters Guild featuring landmarks, notable figures and significant local events. A rare opportunity to see, touch and hear about the rich historical heritage that has shaped San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.