The San Mateo County History Museum continues its free first Fridays program on Dec. 7. Not only is admission free the entire day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but two programs are offered without fees.

At 11 a.m. preschool children will learn about houses and make their own family portrait to take home. The staff will then present a program in the "California Dream" exhibit gallery and children will hear the story, "The Little House."

At 2 p.m. museum docents will lead tours to the museum for adults. The San Mateo County History Museum is located within the Old Courthouse at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City.

Visit historysmc.org or call 299-0104 for more information.

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