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An Old-Fashioned Fourth
Saturday, July 4, 2015
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On Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., celebrate An Old-Fashioned Fourth at the History Museum. Watch for the Museum on Wheels escorted by volunteers in costume at the Redwood City Parade (more information at www.parade.org). Then, come inside and celebrate as they did in the 1880s. Children are invited to create their own Fourth of July crafts including a Liberty Bell. Then, kids and adults can help make ice cream. To earn a taste, turn the crank on the churn at least 10 times.
At 1 p.m., enjoy summertime films from the archives. In honor of the History Museum’s exhibit Let’s Play Ball, the first film highlights a 1915 baseball game where the “Single Men” of Santa Clara University compete against the “Married Men” of Redwood City. Other films include a polo competition held at Crossways Farm, a Boy Scout group on a camping trip in San Mateo County in the 1930s and highlights from the 1937 County Fair, including a rodeo. Admission is free for members.
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The Life and Times of Ty Cobb
Courthouse Docket
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July 18, 2015
Reenactor Norm Coleman who will present his one-man show, The Life and Times of Ty Cobb. Known as the Georgia Peach, ‘Ty’ will reminisce about his life in and out of baseball. Born in Royston, Georgia, in 1886, Cobb played from 1905 to 1928. He played 24 seasons of professional baseball, 22 of those were with the Detroit Tigers. During his illustrious career he won a total of 12 batting titles, had a batting average of .300 for 23 consecutive seasons, and reached a batting average of over .400 3 times. At .367, Cobb holds the highest career batting average in all of Major League Baseball. In the winter of 1930, Cobb moved into a Spanish ranch estate in Atherton. In 1936, he became the first player ever selected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. After the presentation, attendees are encouraged to visit the Museum’s newest exhibit, Let’s Play Ball, where one of Ty’s bats is on display.
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Member receive all of the following benefits:
• Free admission to the Museum
• Subscription to our monthly newsletter
• Subscription to our historical journal, La Peninsula
• 10% discount at the Museum Store
• 10% discount on Museum rentals
• Invitations to “Member Only” events
• Family members ($100+) receive NARM benefits (for admission to 700 museums across the country)
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Free First Friday
Activity Hour & Tour
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July 3, 2015
At 11:00 a.m. come learn about baseball! Make some paper pennants to take home. Then, join us in exploring the exhibit Let’s Play Ball where you can listen to the story Play Ball with Me.
At 2:00 p.m. there will be a general tour.
Free First Fridays is sponsored by the Edmund and Jeannik Littlefield Foundation and the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission.
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Victorian Days
Walking Tours
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July & August Tour Dates
This summer, the Historical Association will hold walking tours throughout San Mateo County in honor of our August 9th Victorian Days program.
The first tour will take place at Milagra Ridge, in Pacifica, on July 12th at 1:00 pm.
Other tours around the county include:
San Mateo: Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.
Woodside, Folger Stable: Saturday, July 25 from 2-3 p.m.
Pacifica: Saturday, August 1 from 7-8 p.m.
Burlingame: Sunday, August 2 from 1-2 p.m.
San Bruno: Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m.
Colma, Cypress Lawn: Saturday, August 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Redwood City, Union Cemetery: Saturday, August 15 at 10 a.m.
Colma, Italian Cemetery: Sunday, August 16 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Redwood City: Saturday, August 22 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
San Carlos: Saturday, August 22 from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Pescadero: Sunday, August 23 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Visit our website for more information about the walking tours.
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