Are there any resources for researching my family's history?
Yes, the San Mateo County Genealogical Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that teaches people about genealogy and helps them research their family lines. They have thousands of books and reference materials available at 25 Tower Rd., San Mateo. The group meets at the Belmont Central School (525 Middle Rd., Belmont) the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. They publish a newsletter and conduct several seminars a year. Contact them at P.O. Box 5083, San Mateo, CA 94402.
Does San Carlos have a history museum?
Yes, the Museum of San Carlos History is located at 533 Laurel St. and is open the Satudays between 1-4:00 pm. For more information, call (650) 802-4354.
How can I find out more about San Carlos history?
You may visit the San Carlos History Museum at 533 Laurel St. and speak with the docents. The San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., has a collection of San Carlos history-related reference material, books, and pamphlets that you may check out. Two books to start with are "Through the Years in San Carlos," by Effie Mahany in 1967, and "San Carlos Stories: An Oral History for the City of Good Living," by Linda W. Garvey in 2000. Copies of the Mahany book are available through the Friends of the San Carlos Library at their bookstore in the library (610 Chestnut St.). Copies of the Garvey book are available from the San Carlos Educational Foundation at scef@home.com or from City Hall at (650) 802-4229.
When was San Carlos incorporated as a city?
San Carlos was incorporated on the election of June 29, 1925.
