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Victorian Days Walking Tours: San Mateo

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Sunday, August 4, 2024 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but RSVP required

Century 12 Plaza | 320 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Event Details

Complementing its Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse, the San Mateo County History Museum is offering FREE walking tours throughout the Peninsula this summer. From Daly City to Pigeon Point, visit cemeteries, museums, stables, downtown sites, interesting residential areas, a historic railroad depot, a dueling site, a jail, a slot machine collection and a lighthouse. Please note that many of the walking tours require reservations.⁠

For more information about the walking tours go to www.historysmc.org/victorian-days-walking-tours/.⁠

Victorian Days is also a FREE event at the History Museum and features family activities that inform youngsters about life in the nineteenth century. It takes place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 18.⁠

*San Mateo – Sunday, August 4 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*⁠
Explore the fascinating architecture of San Mateo’s National Register eligible Downtown Historic District on a tour led by the San Mateo Heritage Alliance. Comprising 40 individual buildings, the historic district reflects important themes in the city’s growth and development, including architecture, city planning, social history, ethnic heritage and commerce. The district’s eclectic mix of styles includes Art Deco, Colonial, Classical and Greek Revival, Spanish Colonial, Mission and Tudor Revival. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.⁠
RSVP: 650.299.0104, ext. 220 or education@historysmc.org⁠
Difficulty Level: Easy.⁠
Address: Meet at plaza in front of Century 12 San Mateo on B Street (movie theater address is 320 2nd Ave, San Mateo).

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Cost: FREE*
*Free but RSVP required
Categories: **Annual Event**, Art & Museums, In Person, Outdoors, Walks & Tours
Venue: Century 12 Plaza
Address: 320 2nd Ave, San Mateo