We’ve created the History Hub to keep you up to date on the San Diego History Center and our locations in historic Balboa Park and the Junipero Serra Museum in Presidio Park.
This is the place to find the latest information on our exhibitions, public and educational programming and interactive events.
This is the place where you can find our news releases, TV appearances, newspaper and magazine stories. When we make the News, you’ll find it here!
Nov 21, 2025
Join us in Balboa Park for one of San Diego’s favorite holiday traditions. Explore our exhibitions, enjoy festive décor—including our stunning 18-foot poinsettia tree—and step inside for history and family-friendly fun. Free admission all weekend. We look forward to celebrating the season with you!
Jul 18, 2021
Nathan Harrison was brought to Kentucky as a slave but made his permanent home atop Palomar Mountain. Seth Mallios found his cabin in 2004 and has been digging since
Jul 16, 2021
Lillian Faderman’s work has transformed our understanding of the LGBT community’s past.
May 12, 2021
Peg Marston should not only be remembered as representing one of San Diego’s most important and generous founding families but as a caring, thoughtful and friendly person in her own life.
Apr 27, 2021
Click to listen to California Now podcast, host Soterios Johnson’s discussion with SDHC President and CEO Bill Lawrence
