
September 2024
Building Bridges: Lessons from Women Leaders
Join us for a conversation about the legacy of women in public leadership with Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D and Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Toni G. Atkins. The discussion will be moderated by Emmy Award winning journalist, Women's Museum of California Board President, and San Diego History Center Trustee Sandra Maas. San Diego City Mayor Todd Gloria will offer introductory remarks.
Find out more »Presidio Walking Tour
This walking tour focuses on the Presidio de San Diego, buried underground below the Serra Museum. Learn about the historical significance of this site going back to deep time, how the unique river and marine environment attracted people to the site since time immemorial.
Find out more »October 2024
Aloha Vaqueros – Opening Reception
Explore the "Aloha Vaquero" Exhibit at the San Diego History Center! Join us for the opening reception, Thursday October 17 at 6:00 pm. Please note that due to the interest in this exhibition RSVP’s are required and space is limited.
Find out more »Community Research Access Days
Community members and students have the opportunity to physically access the Research Archives four times per year during one of the scheduled Community Research Access Days.
Find out more »Dine and Doom
Experience San Diego during the Victorian era (1837-1901) with an eccentric presentation of artifacts and oddities from the San Diego History Center archives.
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