Woodside Store Historic Site

Woodside Store Historic Site Built in 1854, the Woodside Store operated as a country store, post office and community center until the 1909 death of its owner, Dr. R. O. Tripp.

Free family fun this Sunday! Travel back to the 1880s at Old Woodside Store Day where you can try your hand it churning ...
04/29/2026

Free family fun this Sunday!

Travel back to the 1880s at Old Woodside Store Day where you can try your hand it churning butter, splitting shingles, making a cornhusk doll, and washing clothes the old fashioed way.

📅 May 3 | 12–4 PM
📍 3300 Tripp Road Woodside, CA
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Come churn butter, split shingles, make a doll, and live your best pioneer life at Old Woodside Store Day. 🧈🎶Hosted by ...
04/25/2026

Come churn butter, split shingles, make a doll, and live your best pioneer life at Old Woodside Store Day. 🧈🎶

Hosted by the San Mateo County Historical Association, this free family event is packed with hands-on history, live Bluegrass music, and all the small-town charm you didn't know you needed.

A California Historical Landmark since 1949 — history doesn't get more real than this.

📍 3300 Tripp Road, Woodside, CA
🕛 Sunday, May 3 | 12–4 PM
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Step back in time this spring.Join us for Old Woodside Store Day on Sunday, May 3 from 12–4 p.m. — and the best part? It...
04/16/2026

Step back in time this spring.

Join us for Old Woodside Store Day on Sunday, May 3 from 12–4 p.m. — and the best part? It's completely FREE.

The San Mateo County Historical Association is bringing the 1880s to life with hands-on activities for the whole family. Churn butter, split shingles, wash clothes the old-fashioned way, twine rope, make your own take-home doll, and even try a two-person saw. 🪚🧈

Live Bluegrass music will keep the good vibes flowing all afternoon at this National Historic Landmark.

📍 Old Woodside Store | 3300 Tripp Road (at Kings Mountain Road), Woodside, CA



🔗 Learn more: historysmc.org

This weekend, receive free training to become a docent at the Woodside Store. Whether you’re a history buff, educator, o...
11/10/2025

This weekend, receive free training to become a docent at the Woodside Store.

Whether you’re a history buff, educator, or simply enjoy connecting with your community, this is your chance to bring local stories to life.

📅 Orientation Dates:
🪵 Woodside Store — Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m.

Each session includes an introduction to docenting techniques and an overview of the unique history of each site.

At the Woodside Store, step back to the 1880s and interpret this once-bustling general store, stagecoach stop, and community hub.

Docents serve on weekends and assist with engaging school programs during the week.

No experience necessary — just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a love of history!

To register, call 650-299-0104, ext.233 or email [email protected]

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3300 Tripp Road
Woodside, CA
94062

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+16508517615

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