Many of our Burlingame residents are part of an event coming up at the San Mateo County Historical Association's "A Night at the Museum". These residents are bringing history to life – Gaspar de Portol , Father Crespi, Adeline Mills Easton, Harriet Pullman Carolan, Ethel Crocker, Francisco Sanchez prize fighter Chris Lilly, oyster pirate Jack London, and Shingle King' Purdy Pharis, just to name a few.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: History Museum, Redwood City
$125 per person,
Online Ticket Purchase: Click here for online ticket purchase.
Schedule
The evening will include a rousing reception, open bar, catered buffet, live entertainment with 35 character actors and a Rotunda Remix Dance Party.
Dress
Dress at A Night at the Museum is black tie or period costume optional. Some costume shops are offering museum members discounts on rentals and sales of costumes.
Proceeds
All proceeds benefit the educational programs at the San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City, Sanchez Adobe in Pacifica and the Woodside Store in Woodside.

– Written by Fiona