A People's History of SFO: A Presentation by Dr. Eric Porter

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm UTC-07:00

San Mateo County History Museum | Redwood City

San Mateo County Historical Association
Publisher/HostSan Mateo County Historical Association
A People's History of SFO: A Presentation by Dr. Eric Porter
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Dr. Eric Porter, of U.C. Santa Cruz, will speak about his book, A People’s History of SFO: The Making of the Bay Area and an Airport.
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A People's History of SFO: A Presentation by Dr. Eric Porter-Part of the Courthouse Docket Series

Think you know SFO? Think again. On Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m., the San Mateo County History Museum welcomes Dr. Eric Porter of UC Santa Cruz for a fascinating look at one of the Bay Area's most iconic — and most overlooked — landmarks.

In his book A People's History of SFO: The Making of the Bay Area and an Airport, Porter goes far beyond flight schedules and terminal renovations. He uncovers the airport as a living, breathing reflection of the region itself — its politics, its environment, and the communities who have shaped it and been shaped by it. This is the story of a place most of us pass through without a second thought, told in a way that might make you stop and look a little longer the next time you're waiting at your gate.

Join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking and genuinely surprising afternoon.

Saturday, April 18 | 1:00 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City

Free with museum admission. Sponsored by the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation.


More info at www.historysmc.org


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San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

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