COASTSIDE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Close-up of weathered coastal redwood timber with deep grain, soft foggy morning light, 35mm film grain
Close-up of weathered coastal redwood timber with deep grain, soft foggy morning light, 35mm film grain
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Regional Memory

Living history along the coast

We bring historical archives and coastal ecology together through hands-on educational programs, community lectures, and public exhibits designed to keep our shared heritage alive.

Gloved hands of a student holding a vintage leather-bound ledger under natural window light, soft focus, archival preservation workshop
Gloved hands of a student holding a vintage leather-bound ledger under natural window light, soft focus, archival preservation workshop
School Programs

Hands-on tideland stewardship

We partner with local schools to connect students directly with the coastal environment. Through field studies and archival workshops, young historians learn to read the landscape and preserve regional memory.

Public Programs

Exhibits and shared stories

Join us for seasonal gatherings, historical lectures, and community workshops that bring the San Mateo coast's unique legacy into focus.

Lectures
Exhibits
Workshops

Timber and Tide Series

Voices of the Fog

Landmark Restoration

Bi-monthly talks exploring the architectural salvage of early coastal settlements and the changing ecology of our local shoreline.

A traveling multimedia exhibition showcasing unbroken oral histories from multi-generational fishing families and coastal farmers.

Practical community sessions focused on historic joinery techniques and the preservation of weathered coastal structures.

Join the Foundation

A shared coastal legacy

Whether you are a lifelong resident or a curious newcomer, your participation keeps our regional memory intact. Help us fund landmark restorations and school programs.