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On November 02, the City of Pacifica and San Mateo County Parks in partnership with Golden Gate National Recreation Area, will commemorate more than 10,000 years of Ohlone settlement in San Mateo County and the 250th anniversary of the Gaspar de Portolá expedition sighting of the San Francisco Bay in 1769. Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Day will be hosted at the Pacifica Community Center with family activities and ranger-guided hikes (RSVP) to the Sweeney Ridge site. This event is free and open to all with food available for purchase.
Highlights of the event will include a welcome and Ohlone Land Acknowledgement, a preview of new interpretive exhibits located at the top of Sweeney Ridge, a historical program, and the dedication of a mural commemorating Ohlone-Portolá heritage on the Pacifica Community Center’s building. State and local legislators will read a proclamation to honor the Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Day.
Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Day Details:
8:30 am: Morning Hike to the Bay Sighting - Limited space, call 415-561-4323 to RSVP
10:00 to 11:00 am: Pacifica Community Center open to the public, partner agency tables, and activities
11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Welcome ceremony, speakers, reading of proclamations, and mural presentation
12:00 to 1:00 pm: Partner agency tables and activities
1:00 pm: Historical program
2:00 pm: Afternoon hikes (Wear sturdy shoes for 3.6-mile, 1,000ft. rise hike. RSVP on-site.)
3:00 pm: Event conclusion
For more information on this and other activities surrounding this event go to www.cityofpacifica.org/OPHT
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More about San Mateo County Parks:
San Mateo County Parks manages parks, trails and historic sites that represent our region’s diverse natural settings, from rugged tidepools, lush mountain forests, and remote campsites to Bayfront shoreline, sunny picnic areas, and popular playgrounds. Our mission is to preserve public lands and provide education and recreation opportunities to San Mateo County residents and visitors.
More about City of Pacifica:
City of Pacifica is known for its natural beauty. Pacifica is filled with numerous hiking trails through rolling hills that overlook the ocean surf and forested canyons. Rich in history, beauty and community spirit - we have something for everyone!
More about Golden Gate National Recreation Area:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, situated in and around San Francisco, is the most visited park in the National Park Service, hosting more than 15 million visitors in 2018. A diverse park with abundant recreational opportunities, as well as natural, cultural, and scenic resources, it encompasses more than 82,000 acres across three counties. The park also administers two other NPS areas, Fort Point National Historic Site, a Civil War-era fortress built on the northernmost point of land in San Francisco, and Muir Woods National Monument, which comprises an impressive stand of old growth coastal redwoods in Marin County.
Last updated: October 24, 2019