Since the 1520s, Spain had interest in exploring Alta California. Finally, in 1769, Captain Gaspar de Portola with 60 men accidentally discovered San Francisco Bay from Sweeney Ridge, close to Burlingame. Why is this 500-year-old story important to California and American History? Come hear Mitch Postel, President of the San Mateo County Historical Association discuss this discovery as historians commemorate the event that took place almost exactly 250 years ago.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 7pm Lane Room of the Burlingame Public Library
250th Anniversary of Portola’s discovery of San Francisco Bay
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Burlingame Historical Society 
Two events are happening in Pacifica this weekend that may be of interest to your membership.
1) Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Day Sat. Nov. 2nd 10 AM – 3 PM Pacifica Community Center Crespi Drive at Hwy #1
https://www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/pbr/special_events/default.asp
2) Nick Neely presentation to Pacifica Historical Society Sun. Nov. 3rd, 1 PM at Pacifica Coastside Museum 1850 Francisco Blvd. Pacifica
His new book, Alta California, chronicles the author’s 650 mile trek from San Diego to Sweeney Ridge along the route of the Portolá Expedition.
Thank you, Pat, a few of us managed to go on the big hike on “the” Monday. It was a lot of fun. Thank you for the reminder!