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Alpine Historical and Conservation Society
P.O. Box 382
Alpine, CA 91903
619-445-3828
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository and historical society.
- Number of members: approx. 65
- Activities: Six yearly historic programs on San Diego County. Considering acquisition of an acre of land with home and dispensary of first woman doctor in the county. Dispensary was Alpine's first schoolhouse. Will build museum.
- Contact: Katherine B - Jeaney, President
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
2040 N. Santa Fe Avenue
Vista, CA 92083
619-941-1791
We are a machinery museum.
- Number of members: 1,000
- Activities: 40 acres of rural farmland in San Diego County's Guajome Regional Park. Museum depicts California farming 1900-1930 with collections, buildings and demonstrations - Special shows 3rd and 4th weekends in Jun and Oct.
- Hours: Daily, 10-4
- Contact: M. Jane Wischstadt, Administrative Manager
Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association
652 Palm Canyon Drive
P.O. Box 310
Borrego Springs, CA 92004-0310
760-767-3052
We are a Desert Nature, History, and Information Center
- Number of members: 2,000
- Activities: Operate the Borrego Desert Nature Center, conduct desert tours, annual garden tour, lectures, classes, and exhibits.
- Hours: 9-5, daily
- Contact: Betsy Knaak, Executive Director
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Anza-Borrego Museum
P.O. Box 289
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
619-767-5311
We are a California State Park.
- Number of members: 125
- Activities: Exhibit rooms, theater, information and sales desk, bookstore, Daniel Laboratory, research library. Brochure and related publications.
- Hours: Sep-May: 9-5, daily; Jun-Aug: 10-3, weekends
- Contact: Park Superintendent
Bonita Historical Museum
A Community Cultural Center
4035 Bonita Road
Bonita, CA 91902
619-267-5141
email regpye@funtv.com
- We are a compiler and presentor of the history of the Sweetwater Valley. We sponsor and promote various activities for the benefit of the residents of South Bay.
- These activities range from symphonic concerts to antique automobile shows. We attempt to appeal to people of all ages and to encourage people to view history in many tenses, past, present and future.
- Hours: 10-3, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Contact: Vicky Delong, Staff Director, 619-267-5141
Cabrillo National Monument
P.O. Box 6670
San Diego, CA 92166
619-557-5450
We are a National Monument.
- Activities: Offer Ranger-conducted activities on Gray Whales, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, local military history, tide pools, slide shows and movies. Bookstore.
- Hours: 9-5:15, every day of the year
- Contact: Edmomd Roberts, Chief of Interpretation
California South Division, U. S. Mormon Battalion, Inc.
6477 Emhurst Drive
San Diego, CA 92120
619-582-7243
We are a historical society.
- Number of members: 54
- Activities: Commemoration of the U.S. Mormon Battalion of the Army of the West under General Stephen W. Kearny during the war with Mexico in 1846-47. Participate in community parades, historic programs, mark the trail and graves of original Battalion members.
- Contact: Keith A. Sears, Lt. Col.
Chula Vista Historical Society
P.O. Box 1222
Chula Vista, CA 92012
619-427-8092
We are a historical society.
- Number of members: 525
- Activities: Monthly newsletter. Monthly Antique and Conversation Group.
Coronado Historical Association
P.O. Box 1811303
Coronado, CA 22178-0393
619-435-7242
We are a historical society and house museum.
- Number of members: 1,500
- Activities: Monthly newsletter; quarterly programs; museum is still being refurnished and earliest opening date would be summer 1991.
- Contact: Sharen Lynn Sherman, President
Del Mar Historical Society
1442 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA
mailing address:
PO Box 2233
Del Mar, CA 92014-2233
858-794-0029
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository, historical society and house museum.
- Number of members: 123
- Activities: Tape: "Once Upon a Tide."
- Book: Del Mar: Looking Back.
- Hours: by appointment
- Contact: H.K. Throneson, Archivist
El Cajon Historical Society
P.O. Box 1973
San Diego, CA 92022
619-444-3800
www.elcajonhistory.org
elcajonhistory@elcajonhistory.org
We are a historical society.
- Number of members: 445
- Activities: Knox Museum tours. El Cajon Heritage newsletter published quarterly. Third grade essay contest.
- Hours: 12:30-3:30, Thur and Sat
- Contact: Meredith Hattrup, President
Encinitas Historical Society
P.O. Hex 2293
Leucadia, CA 92024
619-753-5726
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository, historical society, and historic schoolhouse.
- Number of members: 266
- Activities: Rebuilding Encinitas Schoolhouse. Slide presentations en early history; displays; historic downtown walks bimonthly, quarterly newsletter.
- Contact: Lloyd O'Connell, President
Escondido Historical Society
321 North Broadway (P.O. Box 263)
Escondido, CA 92033
619-743-8207
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository, historical society, historical park and house museum.
- Number of members: 400
- Activities: Publish: quarterly newsletter and a brochure.
- Hours: Office: 8-4, Men-Fri
- Contact: Norm Syler, Executive Director
First San Diego Courthouse, Inc.
4346 Witherby
San Diego, CA 92103
619-583-4790
We are an historic courthouse.
- Number of members: approx. 21
- Activities: Restoring, operating and maintaining San Diego's first courthouse in Old Town San Diego Historic Park. Will be used for reenactment of historical events. Periodic newsletter.
- Hours: 10-5, Men-Fri
- Contact: D. Kent Pedersen, President
Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation
P.O. Box 231500
San Diego, CA 92194
619-229-0648
We are a Fort museum.
- Number of members: approx. 200
- Activities: Historical and archeological research of a 1796 Spanish fort and its subsequent use by Yankee whalers. Also American military history of San Diego Bay area. Traveling exhibits and a publication on Spanish, Mexican and American Military.
- Hours: Sat, 10-4
- Contact: Ronald V. May, Board Chair
Friends of Carrillo Ranch
2622 El Aguila Lane
Carlsbad, CA 22009
760-438-1666
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository and historic park.
- Number of members: approx. 100
- Activities: Three audio-visual shows; seminars; workshops for local schools. Published Western Breezes, poems by Leo Carrillo. Premises under restoration.
- Hours: Not yet determined
- Contact: Joan E. Kindle, Volunteer Curator
County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation
Heritage Park
2454 Heritage Park Row
San Diego, CA 92110
619-291-3576
We operate historic parks.
- Activities: Tours, interpretive programs at various cities (Rancho Guajeme, Vista, Rancho Peaasquites, Mira Mesa, Heritage Park) - For program information call 619-565-3600.
- Contact: Mary F. Ward, County Historian
Historical Shrine Foundation of San Diego
2482 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA
619-298-2482
We are a house museum.
- Number of members: 70
- Activities: Thomas Whaley House Museum (1856), theater (1868), courthouse (1851), Derby-Pendleton House (1868). Publications: Consignments to El Dorado, Thomas Whaley 1849 Journal, and Thomas Whaley house.
- Hours: 10-4:30, Wed-Sun. Admission charge.
- Contact: June A. Reading, Director
History and Heritage Committee, American Society of Civil Engineers
P.O. Box 87072
San Diego, CA 92138
619-588-0641
We are a professional organization history committee.
Hollingsworth Local History Room
National City Public Library
200 E. 12th Street
San Diego, CA
619-336-4280
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository.
- Activities: Exhibits of selected items from the collection change regularly. Computerized inventory available and prearranged tours welcome.
- Hours: 4-S, Tue; 10-2 Wed-Thur; 2-6, Fri
- Contact: Ms. Christopher Ewing, Local History Librarian
Julian Historical Society
P.O. Box 513
Julian, CA 92036
619-765-2184
We are a historical society.
- Number of members: approx. 50
- Contact: Virginia M. Nualy, Treasurer
Julian Pioneer Museum
2811 Washington Street
Julian, CA 92036
619-765-0227
We are a local history museum.
- Activities: Museum collection includes items from Julian at the time of its Gold Rush in 1869, San Diego Co. Indian artifacts and mounted indigenous wildlife. Museum will assist in genealogical research. Supported solely by visitor contributions.
- Hours: Sat and Sun, 10-4
- Contact: Mable Carlson, Curator
Junipero Serra Museum
2727 Presidio Drive (P.O. Box 81825)
San Diego, CA 92138
619-297-3258
We are a history museum operated by the San Diego Historical Society.
- Activities: Located near the first mission and first presidio, we hold artifacts from the presidio excavation and exhibit l6th-18th Century Spanish furniture. Tours, docent program, temporary and permanent exhibits. See listing for San Diego Historical Society
- Hours: 10-4:30, Tue-Sat; 12-4:30, Sun; $2, adults; children under 12, no charge
- Contact: Eleanor Neely, Site Administrator
La Jolla Historical Society
7846 Eads Avenue (P.O. Box 2085)
La Jolla, CA 92038
619-459-5335
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository and historical society.
- Activities: Quarterly meetings with programs, quarterly newsletter; walking tours; social events.
- Hours: 2-4, Tue and Thur
- Contact: Patricia A. Schaelchlin, Archivist
La Mesa Historical Society
8369 University Avenue (P.O. Box 882)
La Mesa, CA 91944-0882
619-466-0197
We are a historical society and house museum.
- Number of members: 350
- Activities: La Mesa: A Brief History, a booklet.
- Hours: 12-3, Sat
- Contact: Mrs. Pat Kettler, President
Lakeside Historical Society
9906 Maine Avenue (P.O. Box 1423)
Lakeside, CA 92040
619-561-1886
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository, historical society and house museum.
- Number of members: approx. 500
- Activities: Monthly newsletter Legends of Lakeside.
- Hours: 10-2, Tue-Sat
- Contact: Estella Sommerville, President
Lemon Grove Historical Society
P.O. Box 624
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-465-9925
We are a historical society.
- Number of members: 118
- Activities: Annual newsletter; monthly meetings with programs of local historical interest.
- Contact: Eva Pinkham, First Vice President
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Command Museum
MCRD, Building 26
San Diego, CA 92140
619-524-6038
We are a military history museum.
- Activities: Dramatizes the history of the Marine Corps in the regional development of Southern California.
- Hours: 10-4, Tue-Sun
- Contact: George H. Kordela, Director
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society
Building 26 (P.O. Box 85) Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego, CA 92140
619-524-4426
We are a historical society and museum support group.
- Number of members: 518
- Activities: A 501(c)3 public benefit corporation whose primary purpose is to serve as the fund raising arm of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Command Museum (see listing). Quarterly newsletter. Museum has 11,000 square feet exhibit space, 5,000 volume library, gift shop.
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-3
- Contact: Richard D. Dickelsea, Executive Director
Maritime Museum Association of San Diego
1306 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-9153
We are a museum of three floating vessels.
- Number of members: approx. 1,300
- Activities: Quarterly publication and monthly newsletter.
- Hours: 9-8, every day of the year
- Contact: Kenneth F. Franke, Executive Director
Mission San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission Read
San Diego, CA 92108
619-283-7319
We are a historic site museum.
- Activities: Located in first Rectory and residence of Junipero Serra, collections include Native American baskets, Spanish colonial and early American artifacts, ecclesiastical objects, and archival materials. Tote-a-tape tour. Booklet and brochures.
- Hours: 9-5, daily; adults, $1; children under 12, no charge
- Contact: Mary C. Whelan, Curator
Mission San Luis Rey Museum
4050 Mission Avenue
San Luis Rey, CA 03068
619-757-4613
We are a historic mission and museum.
- Activities: Native American baskets, Spanish period artifacts, ecclesiastical furnishings. Tours to groups by appointment.
- Hours: 10-4, Mon-Sat; 12-4, Sun
- Contact: Mary C. Whelan, Director
Mountain Empire Historical Society and Stone Store Museum
P.O. Box 394
Campo, CA 92006
619-478-5707
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository, historical society and house museum.
- Number of members: approx. 120
- Activities: Operate the museum, built in 1885, two story stone structure houses artifacts focusing en native, Hispanic and Anglo cultures. Archives include over 8,000 photographs Publish a guide.
- Hours: 11-5, Sat, Sun and holidays
- Contact: Meredith Vezina, Director
Museum of American Treasures
1315 E. 4th Street
National City, CA 92050
619-477-7489 or 474-6886
We are a privately run museum.
- Activities: Local history, military memorabilia, glass.
- Hours: 11-4, Sun; adults, $3; children, $1
- Contact: Shirley J. Lindemaan, Curator San Diego
Museum of San Diego History and Research Archives
1649 El Prado (P.O. Box 81825)
San Diego, CA 92138
619-232-6203
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository and history museum operated by the San Diego Historical Society.
- Activities: 1 + million photographic images, 12,000 volume library, manuscripts and public records available for research at a fee of $1 for adults and $5 for businesses. Exhibits cover the urban history of San Diego. See listing for San Diego Historical Society.
- Hours: 10-4, Wed-Sat
- Contact: James M. Vaughan, Executive Director
National Association Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni, Chapter #55
5118 San Aquario Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
619-270-5417
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository and house museum.
- Number of members: 200
- Activities: NACCCA total membership is 20,000. Collection of documentation of accomplishments of the CCC 1933 to 1942. historical CCC Markers in our parks and forests. Monthly national journal, quarterly chapter newsletter.
- Hours: by appointment
- Contact: Marion Wilbur
National City Historical Society
P.O. Box 1251
National City, CA 92050
619-477-3451
We are a historical society and historic music hall.
- Number of members: 55
- Activities: Granger Music Hall, 1896 Victorian, can be opened for tours or can be rented by public. Newsletter.
- Contact: Tom Carnes, President (619-267-8427)
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
San Diego, CA
619-232-6203
We are a lighthouse (c. 1855) and museum.
- Activities: Museum display.
Old Town San Diego State Park
3990 Old Town Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110
619-237-6772
We are a California State Historic Park.
- Number of members: 89
- Activities: Historical setting museums, towns, Mexican period, business establishments, adobes, residences, transportation, schools, newspapers, blacksmith shops. Hours: Winter: 10-5, daily; Summer: 10-6, daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
- Contact: Jeanne Kelly, Museum Curator
Pacific Beach Historical Society
P.O. Hex 9200
San Diego, CA 92169
619-272-6655
We are a historical society.
- Number of members: 250
- Activities: Monthly newsletter, bimonthly-monthly programs.
- Hours: by appointment
- Contact: John Fry, President
Ramona Pioneer Historical Society
645 Main Street (P.O. Box 625)
Ramona, CA 92065
619-789-7644
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository, historical society and house museum.
- Number of members: 500
- Activities: Various publications re: inhabitants and buildings of Ramona. Yearbook and brochures.
- Hours: 1-4, Mon-Sun
- Contact: Guy B. Woodward, Director
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
640 Alta Vista Drive (P.O. Box 1988)
Vista, CA 92083
619-724-6121
We are a house museum.
- Activities: Guided tours, facility rentals and special events.
- Hours: 10-2, Wed-Sun
- Contact: Cathy Brendel, Assistant Director
Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 2414
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
619-756-3464
We are on archives and/or manuscript repository and historical society.
- Number of members: approx. 250
- Activities: Quarterly newsletter. Organize lectures, programs and day trips of historical interest. Currently in National Register listings for Lilian Rice designed homes (1924-1938).
- Contact: Patricia Cologne, President
Ranchos del Norte Corral of the Westerners
P.O. Box 28071
San Diego, CA 92198-0071
619-487-7785
We are a study group.
- Number of members: 77
- Activities: Meets for study and enjoyment of Western history. Monthly dinner & program.
- Contact: Mrs. Yvonne Eddleman, Secretary
San Diego Aerospace Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-8291
We are an aerospace museum.
- Activities: Historical aircraft, engines, and related exhibits. Vintage aeronautical books, magazines, manuals, documents and photographs. Permanent and temporary exhibits. Quarterly newsletter.
- Hours: 10-4:30, daily; adults, $4; children 6-17, $1; group rates available
- Contact: Capt. Edwin D. McKellar, USN (ret), Executive Director
San Diego Civil War Roundtable
P.O. Box 22369
San Diego, CA 92192-0369
619-672-2593
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository and historical society.
- Number of members: 75
- Activities: Monthly newsletter, Skirmish Line. Interested om any aspect of the Civil War. Some members have primary source materials and hold a discussion group. Meet 3rd Wednesday monthly.
- Contact: David J. Tobey, Membership Chair
San Diego County Archaeological Society
P.O. Box A-81106
San Diego, CA 92138
619-538-0935
We are an archeological and historical society.
- Number of members: 250
- Activities: Archeological excavations, tours and exhibits at Johnson/Taylor Adobe Ranch House in Penasquitos Park. Publish bimonthly newsletter.
- Hours: Tours: 11 and neon, 1st and 3rd Sat.
- Contact: Jim Royle, President
San Diego County Historical Days Association
3966 Mason Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-283-1197
We are a house museum located in California State Historic Park.
- Number of members: approx. 20
- Activities: First public school house in San Diego; Old Adobe Chapel (on Conde Street in Old Town); produce Los Pasadas celebration every December.
- Hours: 10-4 Daily
- Contact: Camilla Percival, President (619-222-7327)
San Diego Electric Railway Association
P.O. Box 89068
San Diego, CA 92138
619-262-8532
We are a historical society.
- Activities: Preserve San Diego electric railway equipment and records, establish on operating historic streetcar line, hold monthly meetings, excursions and tours, and work parties. Publication: newsletter.
- Contact: Stan Kerr, President (619-660-9679)
San Diego Historical Society
P.O. Box 81825
San Diego, CA 92138
619-232-6203
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository, a historical society and operate three house museums and a general museum.
- Number of members: 3,500
- Activities: Operate 4 museums and research archives. Junipero Serra Museum, Villa Montezuma Jesse Shepard House, George W. and Anna Gunn Marston House, Museum of San Diego History and research archives.
- Publication: bimonthly-monthly newsletter and quarterly journal, San Diego History.
- Hours: Vary per site. See listing for Junipero Serra Museum, Museum of San Diego History, and Villa Montezuma Museum/Jesse Shepard House.
- Contact: James Vaughan, Executive Director
San Diego Maritime Museum
1492 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 02101
619-234-9153
We are a maritime museum housed in three ships.
- Activities: Ships include the Star of India (1863), ferryboat Berkeley (1808), and steam yacht Modes (l 004). Displays reflect maritime history. Gift items for sale. Guided tours, speakers bureau, lectures, films, demonstrations.
- Publication: Quarterly newsletter & book.
- Hours: 9-8, Daily; families, $10; adults, $5; juniors 13-17 and seniors, $4; children 6-12, $1.25; special group rates
- Contact: Peter S. Bransen, Executive Director
San Diego Military Heritage Society
P.O. Box 33672
San Diego, CA
We are an archives and/or manuscript repository and historical society.
- Activities: Dedicated to preservation of San Diego County's rich military history through personal memoirs and acquisition of artifacts
- Contact: Christopher March, President
San Diego Museum of Man
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2001
We are an anthropology museum.
- Activities: Ethnological and archaeological collections pertaining to the peoples of Western America. 13,510 volume library and manuscripts and periodicals. Guided tours; docent program.
- Publications: San Diego Museum Papers and Ethnic Technology Notes.
- Hours: 10-4:30, daily; adults, $3; students, $0.50; children $0.25
- Contact: Dr. Douglas Sharon, Executive Director
San Dieguito Heritage Museum
P.O. Box 230851
Encinitas, CA 92023
760-632-9711
sdhmuseum@aol.com
We are a local history museum currently expanding operations to become a Living History Park.
- Number of members: Over 200
- Activities: Permanent and Temporary Exhibits on Local History, Tours, Annual Deep-Pit Barbecue, Research Library and Archives, Oral History, Museum Photo & Gift Shop
- Hours: Call for current hours and location as we will be moving during 2005.
- Contact: Mary Fran Riggs, Director
San Marcos Historical Society
105 Richmar Avenue
San Marcos, CA 02069
619-744-9025
We are a historical society and house museum.
- Number of members: approx. 200
- Activities: Museum displays artifacts from historical San Marcos area. Programs and annual bus tour.
- Hours: 1-4, Tue-Thur and by appointment
- Contact: Tanis Brown, Public Relations
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
15808 San Pasqual Valley Read
Escondido, CA 02025
619-238-3380
We are a California State Historic Park.
- Number of members: 58
- Activities: Exhibit areas, theater, original Dragoon uniform, chausible, weaponry, Native American metate. Brochure and related publications.
- Hours: 10-5, Thur-Men
- Contact: Park Rangerv
Save Our Heritage Organization
2450 Heritage Park Row
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-9327
We are a preservation organization.
- Number of members: 400
- Activities: Non-profit preservation advocate group. Monthly newsletter.
- Contact: Al Alferos, Executive Director
South Coastal Information Center
Social Science Research Laboratory
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182
619-594-0436
We are oil archives and/or manuscript repository.
- Activities: Operates under agreement with the California State Office of Historic Preservation to maintain archaeologicai and historic site records for San Diego County. Research fee charged.
- Contact: Kaye Miller or Dr. Larry L. Leach
Villa Montezuma Museum - Jesse Shepard House
1925 K Street, Sherman Heights (P.O. Box 81825)
San Diego, CA 92138
619-239-2211
We are a house museum operated by the San Diego Historical Society.
- Activities: 1887 Victorian house museum. Lectures, special events, and education program. Guidebook available. See listing for San Diego Historical Society.
- Hours: 1-4:30, Wed-Sun; adults, $3; children under 13, free; group tours available
Contact: James Vaughan, Executive Director
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