Celebrate Redwood City’s History this May!
Join communities across the U.S. by stepping back in time during National Historic Preservation Month!
May marks National Historic Preservation month and the City of Redwood City is offering a number of ways the community can celebrate being one of the oldest cities in the State of California!
Celebrate with us! Join a historic tour, take a selfie in front of your favorite historic building and share on social media, walk Redwood City’s historic districts at lunch and more!
Share your Selfie on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #CelebrateRWCHistory
Locate your favorite historic building in Redwood City and take a selfie! Post your photos to the City of Redwood City’s social media accounts via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and include #CelebrateRWCHistory to join the fun!
Take Part In A Historic Tour
Union Cemetery Historic Site Tour -Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. (Woodside Road, just south of El Camino Real)
Downtown Historic Walking Tour -Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. (Starts at Lathrop House, 627 Hamilton Street)
Walk the Downtown Path of History
Redwood City boasts the ‘climate best by government test’ and this May, Redwood City encourages you to take a walk!
Step back in time by taking a self-guided history tour of Downtown Redwood City after the Farmer’s market on Saturday or before visiting your favorite restaurant! The Downtown Path of History — a downloadable and printable brochure created by the City of Redwood City’s Historic Resources Advisory Committee — celebrates Redwood City’s history and includes a free map! Take a self-guided tour of some of the City’s favorite historic spots!
Stroll through Redwood City’s Historic Districts
Grab a map of a few of Redwood City’s Historic Districts and take time to smell the roses!
Main Street Historic District Map
Mezesville Historic District Map
Stambaugh-Heller Historic District Map
Newest Redwood City Properties Added To National Register of Historic Places
Learn more about the most recent Redwood City properties to be added to the National Historic Registry by reading a recent blog post here.
Learn More!
To find out about other historic properties in Redwood City and other historic resources, visit here.
