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Story Time with an Archaeologist
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Join us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab.
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San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy: Walk N Talk – Lake Hodges Piedras Pintadas Trailhead
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy: Walk N Talk – Lake Hodges Piedras Pintadas Trailhead
Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy for a fun and exciting hike on the new Walk N Talk day, the last Friday of each month. Get ready to explore the beautiful interpretive trails, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with nature. This event is perfect for hikers of all levels, so grab your friends and family and come join us for a memorable day outdoors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself and experience the beauty of the great outdoors! This event is hosted by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. For more information, questions, and registration, please contact the event organizer.
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Story Time with an Archaeologist
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Join us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab.
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Art with an Archaeologist
Art with an Archaeologist
Free admission for kids on select Saturdays! Join us for family-friendly activities in our classroom, where you can create your own art with an archaeologist, become a junior archaeologist with our miniature excavation units, and curl up with a book on our cozy reading rug. Families can also explore the museum on an Archaeology Quest and check out our Excavation Station and Field Lab. Kids 12 & under: Free; Adults: $5 (includes museum admission)
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Story Time with an Archaeologist
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Join us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab.
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2nd Saturday Lecture Screenings
2nd Saturday Lecture Screenings
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for two screenings of our Living Room Lectures by archaeologists, experts, and authors. Lecture screenings start at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM and are included with museum admission. No reservations needed. Seating is first come, first served.
Save Our Heritage Organization: Penning the Past Zoom Lecture – Little Italy
Save Our Heritage Organization: Penning the Past Zoom Lecture – Little Italy
Join the Save Our Heritage Organization to learn about the unique character of San Diego’s historic neighborhoods through the eyes of impassioned writers and historians. Brought to life by esteemed local authors, Penning the Past promises to be an enriching exploration of San Diego’s architectural legacy and historical tapestry. The series is free for SOHO members, $10 per lecture for non-members. Your participation supports SOHO’s mission of education and advocacy to preserve the historic architecture, sites, and cultural landscapes that surround us and add meaning to our daily lives. Little Italy by Dr. Thomas J. Cesarini Italian immigrants settled along San Diego's waterfront in the early 1900s and formed the "Italian Colony," a tightly knit community that provided refuge, shared culture, and heritage. Extended families, new businesses, and church traditions formed the foundation for a lasting social code. It was no coincidence that the area would become known as Little Italy—it was exactly that for its inhabitants—a home away from their native land. But by the mid-1960s, changes brought by war and urban modernization began to unravel the community. Take a compelling journey through this unique immigrant enclave. Vivid images and descriptive captions highlight essential elements of this community, such as labor and longing, fishing and family, ritual and revitalization. Through photographs contributed by local community members, this volume traces the evolution of a humble fishing village into the chic urban neighborhood that is Little Italy today. Author bio Dr. Thomas J. Cesarini, a distinguished academic and nonprofit leader, founded Convivio, a nonprofit dedicated to Italian humanities. Holding a PhD in leadership studies and an M.A. in nonprofit leadership and management from the University of San Diego, he is known for his advocacy for San Diego's Italian community and was appointed as the Italian Honorary Consul in 2019. He established the Italian Historical Society of San Diego in 2006, aiming to create a comprehensive Italian cultural center and museum. Dr. Cesarini's commitment to fostering Italian arts, culture, and heritage makes him a stalwart advocate in the San Diego Italian-American community. This event is hosted by the Save Our Heritage Organization. For more information, questions, and registration, please contact the event organizer.
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Story Time with an Archaeologist
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Join us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab.
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Ancient Echoes: Pints & Pigments
Ancient Echoes: Pints & Pigments
In this installment of our Ancient Echoes, you’ll make art the ancient way! Using natural pigments and a little human creativity, you’ll produce a one-of-a-kind paleolithic art piece (no cave required). All art materials will be provided. Tickets include two drinks per person (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available). This event is 21+. About Ancient Echoes In our adult friendly Ancient Echoes series, we look back into the archaeological record at the origins of many of our favorite things and breaking the conceptions of their modernity. Have you ever wondered about the roots of mead, chocolate, or beer? What about the importance of art, dance, and music to Ice Age hunter-gatherers? Ancient Echoes explores these topics and more, offering an interactive experience aimed at connecting us back with our deep past. Cost: $40; SDAC Members $35 Register for Workshop Please note: Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your ticket(s) will be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
Save Our Heritage Organization: Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Tour
Save Our Heritage Organization: Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Tour
Built in 1857 by Vincenta Carrillo, a prominent early Californio woman rancher, the adobe served as the Butterfield Stage Stop from 1858 until the beginning of the Civil War in 1861. As California's first regular overland transcontinental stage connection with St. Louis, this pioneering stage route ran along the Missouri Trail. The trail was the most southerly and only all-weather route to California. Built directly beside the emigrant trail, it figured prominently in the settler's diaries as their first glimpse of the promised land, the first well-watered valley to be encountered after crossing the Great Southwestern Deserts. The historic setting has changed very little from the time of the great western migration and presents a rare opportunity to experience the past. The adobe maintains a high degree of integrity including a great deal of its historic fabric including the original fireplace mantle, much woodwork, vigas (ceiling beams) and remains of its muslin ceiling cloths. Trained and knowledgeable docent educators lead the guided tour. Learn more about its history and restoration before your visit. Open Year Round Saturday • Sunday • 12-4pm Closed Christmas eve and Christmas day, New Year's eve and New Year's day House Tours are 45-60 minutes in length Please note: The last tour of the day begins at 3:45pm PURCHASE TICKETS In Person Warner-Carrillo Ranch House 29181 San Felipe Road, Warner Springs CA 92086 Admission $5 Adults $4 Seniors (65 & older) & Children (ages 6-12) Free for children & under This event is hosted by the Save Our Heritage Organization. For more information, questions, and registration, please contact the event organizer.
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Story Time with an Archaeologist
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Join us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab.
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Kids Free San Diego
Calling all Junior Archaeologists! This October, present your Kids Free San Diego coupon to receive free admission to the Center and a take-home pottery kit for kids 12 and under. Journey through the museum on a family-friendly Archaeology Quest. Use your excavation skills to uncover the past. Examine and record your findings in our field lab - just like a real archaeologist! Then continue the fun at home with a pinch pot kit. Pottery kits and museum admission are free for children 12 and under with Kids Free San Diego Coupon plus paid adult admission. To participate, visit the San Diego Museum Council website to print or download your coupon. Then present it when you visit the Center to receive free admission and pottery kits for up to two children (12 and under) with one full-price paid adult ($5+). Limit 1 pottery kit per child. Organized by the San Diego Tourism Authority with support from the San Diego Museum Council (SDMC), Kids Free San Diego is an opportunity for thousands of families to enjoy museum experiences each year. Visit SanDiego.org to view participating museums and terms. A full directory of participating venues can also be found on the SDMC website.
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Join us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab.
Art with an Archaeologist