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Music From Charlie Brown

Wednesday, April 2, 6:30PM Burlingame Library, Lane Room Jason and Sean Mendelson will present their childhood memories of being the voices of various characters as well as their discovery and rerecording of the soundtrack of the Easter Beagle special. We will be sponsoring this special event on the evening of Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 pm in the Lane Room. Admission is free. Many know that the Charlie Brown TV specials were produced right here in Burlingame by the Lee Mendelson Film Production company. Infact, many local children provided the voices for the comic stripcharacters. In honor of Snoopy’s 75th birthday this year--and justin time for Easter--the production company is releasing for the firsttime ever the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for “It’s theEaster Beagle, Charlie Brown." When Lee Mendelson firstteamed up with Vince Guaraldi, the television networks resistedthe idea of jazz music for a children’s animation film. Now wecan’t imagine anything else accompanying Charlie Brown. Jasonand Sean Mendelson will present their childhood memories ofbeing the voices of various characters as well as their discoveryand rerecording of the soundtrack of the Easter Beagle special. The soundtrack will be available on vinyl, CD (and digital) on April2, or you can get your copy [...]

Music From Charlie BrownRussC.2025-06-23T16:22:57-07:00

50 year Anniversary, “50 years of Collecting.”

2025 Burlingame Historical Society’s Annual Election at 1:45 pm Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 in the Lane Room of the Burlingame Public Library The Board election will followed at 2pm by our Annual Presentation: “50 Years of Collecting”, where all are welcome!

50 year Anniversary, “50 years of Collecting.”RussC.2025-06-23T16:57:02-07:00

Grand Re-opening of the Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum

December 6. 6pm-8pm. Come enjoy the downtown Holiday Tree Lighting and the downtown Holiday Open House along Burlingame Avenue. At the foot of the Avenue you'll find the museum inside the historic Burlingame Train Station. All new exhibits, many artifacts and photographs and stories never before shared with the public. Special gift for Burlingame Historical Society members opening night only. After our re-opening our regular museum hours will commence. Every first Sunday of the month 1-4pm, excluding July. We look forward to seeing you!

Grand Re-opening of the Burlingame Hillsborough History MuseumRussC.2025-06-23T17:08:34-07:00

Save The Cupola

The Burlingame Parks Forever Foundation has agreed to spearhead the effort by soliciting funds for the cupola project. Many thanks to our members Laura Hesselgren, Carole Yashuda and Katie Terrones for help in promoting this effort, and identifying a painting contractor who will do justice to the iconic ornament. The Society has donated $1,500 to start the fundraising effort. We encourage anyone who would like to help bring back the sheen to the historic cupola to join us. Please direct donations to: Burlingame Parks Forever Foundation (EIN 46-1124191); 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010. Please specify:“Old City Hall Cupola Project”. Note: In the event excess funds are collected, these will be earmarked to beautify the cupola’s adjacent landscaping. https://donorbox.org/support-burlingame-parks-and-recreation-2 Cupola FlyerDownload

Save The CupolaRussC.2025-06-23T17:09:00-07:00

Murder At The Monument

Featuring our Guest Speaker, Retired Burlingame Police Chief Jack van Etten Weds. October 30, 2024; 7-8 pm Lane Room Burlingame Pubic Library In 1986, the Burlingame Station Ticket Agent was murdered inside the historic station. Join the former Detective Sergeant as he revisits the shocking event.

Murder At The MonumentRussC.2025-06-23T17:09:23-07:00

Quarterly Presentation-

Ansel’s Town of Easton - Thurs. May 30, 7pm Lane Room Burlingame Public Library We’ll continue to explore the story of the Easton Additions to Burlingame. For those of you who may have missed the Moulin show a year ago, we will revisit some of the Moulin images, and share others of Burlingame’s Blackhawk Ranch while telling you more about Ansel M. Easton’s promotion of the Town of Easton 110 years ago.

Quarterly Presentation-RussC.2025-06-18T15:35:49-07:00

Exciting Additions to the Washington Park Experience:

Friday May 24th 1:15 sharp Near BHS at Mangini Way Please join the Burlingame Historical Society Board and our generous donors from the BHS class of 1962 as we unveil two new informational history panels related to the Burlingame High School grounds, and Burlingame's beloved Washington Park history. All are welcome. Meet at entrance of Mangini Way at Carolan Ave., it will be followed by a walk to the rose garden and Carriage House at back of park (850-900 Burlingame Avenue)

Exciting Additions to the Washington Park Experience:RussC.2025-06-23T17:17:55-07:00

Military Wartime Deaths – updated through Dec. 2023

by Lee Livingston--originally published 2014, newest revision December 2023 military-wartime-deaths-update-dec-2023-2Download

Military Wartime Deaths – updated through Dec. 2023burlingamehistory2025-05-20T08:48:40-07:00

WHIFLER on WHIFLER

6:30 pm in the Lane Room of the Burlingame Public Library, Thurs. Oct. 19, 2023 Burlingame’s little-known mid-century modern master architect William A. Whifler’s works revealed in image, video, and stories by his writer/director son, Graeme Whifler. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 19th when we will be treated to a visual and narrative overview of the significant works of mid-century architect and Burlingame High graduate, William A. Whifler. In 1967, Whifler co-founded the Department of Architecture at the College of San Mateo. Burlingame City Hall and the Burlingame residence located at 1544 Drake Ave. that has recently been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, are just two of Whifler’s notable works in the area. Check out this link: https://williamwhifler.com/ Whifler’s son Graeme Whifler, a noted LA-based screenwriter and director (known for his rock videos and horror films), will present the story of the architect’s life and legacy and growing up in the Whifler household. Don’t miss it!

WHIFLER on WHIFLERRussC.2025-05-20T08:48:40-07:00

A Bit of England in Burlingame

Join us on Sunday, August 6th at 1 pm when we will walk and learn about the quaint Burlingame neighborhood known as Willborough. This event is in conjunction with the SMCHA Victorian Days Walking Tours. Meet at 1 pm at Palm Drive and Willborough Road. Tour lasts approx. 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring a hat and water.

A Bit of England in Burlingameburlingamehistory2025-05-20T08:48:40-07:00