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Community Ofrenda

Through November 2nd, visit the San Diego History Center and make a paper marigold in honor of a loved one and add it to our community ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos!

San Diego History Center
1649 El Prado Suite #3
San Diego, CA 92101

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Contact Info

info@sandiegohistory.org

Date & Time

Oct 7 - Nov 2, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Last admission to the museum is 4:45 pm.
Recurs every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Getting there

1649 El Prado Suite #3, San Diego, CA 92101

SDHC is located in the heart of Balboa Park in the Casa de Balboa building.

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Events|

Julian Country Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov 30, 2024

This year Country Christmas Tree Lighting will be at the new “Town Square” location on the corner of Main Street and Washington.

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Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt

Mar 20, 2024 - ongoing

With a variety of tasks to complete, our Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt allows participants to tap into their teammates’ varied talents and skills, highlighting the power of working as a group. Photo and video missions are interspersed with problem solving tasks, allowing for lasting team building memories – perfect for the next company meeting or end-of-year party.

Developed as part of the San Diego State University Master’s program in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with consultation from a seasoned Human Resources professional with a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, this program is flexible to the needs of your organization. This program can be tailor to your goals. We can accommodate small workgroups to large departments, multiple and single legs, and a beverage from a local coffee cart can be included. Contact us for pricing.

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Archaeology Day Camp

Nov 25 - Nov 27, 2024

We are excited to announce our brand-new autumn day camp for elementary school students, grades K-5! This a la carte style day camp will take place the week of Thanksgiving. Choose individual days or choose them all!

Whether your child is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new way, our camp offers something for everyone. Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun! Space is limited to 30 campers per session. Sign up now and let the adventure begin!

Hours: 10 AM - 2:30 PM; Extended care hours: Early drop-off (starting at 8:30 AM) and late pickup (ending at 4 PM) are available for an additional fee of $20 per camper per day.

Mon, 11/25: Archaeology and the Ancient World

Tues, 11/26: Ancient Games Day

Wed, 11/27: Ice Age Extravaganza

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A Knight To Remember

Nov 15, 2024

This will be special evening at the Bali Hai Restaurant in Point Loma complete with a delicious Polynesian meal, music, fanfare, drinks, dancing, and more.
Join us as we honor Raymond Ashley, Ph.D., K.C.I., President/CEO, Maritime Museum of San Diego. Tickets to this year’s event will help raise funds to support Maritime Museum Association of San Diego.

In 2014, Dr. Ashley was recognized with lifetime achievement awards by both the Maritime Alliance in San Diego, and the International Maritime Heritage Alliance, for the construction of the Galleon San Salvador. In recognition for his efforts in building the San Salvador, Dr. Ashley was knighted in 2016 with the rank of Knight Commander, Order of Isabella la Catholica by direction of his majesty, King Felipe VI of Spain.

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Events

Julian Country Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov 30, 2024
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Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt

Mar 20, 2024 - ongoing
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Archaeology Day Camp

Nov 25 - Nov 27, 2024
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A Knight To Remember

Nov 15, 2024
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