Press Releases
May 4, 2012 - Two Exhibitions at the Old Mint
Exhibitions Release - May 4, 2012
In observance of the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society will present two exhibitions.
May 11-13, 2012
11am - 4pm
The Old Mint - 88 Fifth Street at Mission
Free Admission
My Vision of the Golden Gate Bridge
Featuring Art by Bay Area School Students
Artwork was submitted by almost 1,000 Bay Area student finalists from four divisions:
- Kindergarten through 2nd grade
- 3rd through 5th grades
- 6th through 8th grades
- 9th through 12th grades
See a listing of the finalists and a sample of the finalists’ artwork here.
“My Vision of the Golden Gate Bridge” art competition was sponsored by the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society with the support of Placer Partners of San Rafael.
Golden Gate Bridge Photography Exhibit
Featuring the Photography of Ron Henggeler
In conjunction with the student art competition exhibit, San Francisco photographer Ron Henggeler, who has photographed the Golden Gate Bridge from every angle and in every mood – sun, fog, day and night – is mounting a special photography exhibition.
This special photography exhibit is underwritten by Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Maytag.
March 13, 2012 - Author's Forum and Book Signing
Calendar Release - March 13, 2012
The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society
presents
The San Francisco of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo
An authors’ forum and book-signing
Hosted by The Presidio Trust
San Francisco, CA - The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society and Presidio Trust invite you to a special authors’ forum and book signing, featuring an intriguing new book that examines the deep connections of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo to the city of San Francisco.
February 21, 2012 - Second Annual San Francisco History Expo
Calendar Release - February 21, 2012
Let’s do it again!
The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society
presents the second annual
at the Old Mint
March 3 & 4, 2012
vintage hook and ladder fire truck, historical performances, continuous films
period re-enactors, art and memorabilia exhibits…
plus, bring your historic photos and documents to scan and share!
San Francisco, CA - Let’s do it again! The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society proudly presents the second annual San Francisco History Expo at the Old Mint, March 3 & 4, 2012.
Read more: February 21, 2012 - Second Annual San Francisco History Expo
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