Historical
St. Nicholas: An Inspiration For Us All
Many people don’t realize that Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, who was born to Greek parents near the end of the third century in the coastal city of Patara, in a region that is part of present day southwest Turkey. He was orphaned as a child and is said to have used his […]
Cabrillo National Monument’s Names New Chief of Resources Management and Science
Cabrillo National Monument Superintendent Andrea Compton announced Linh Anh Cat, Ph.D. as the new Chief of Resources Management and Science of Cabrillo National Monument located in San Diego, California. Dr. Cat has been serving as the park’s Chief of Resources Management and Science since the middle of February. Dr. Cat holds a doctorate in ecology […]
HRB Designates Old Mission Hills Branch Library a Historic Resource
By Barry Hager On September 24, 2020, the City’s Historic Resources Board (HRB) voted to designate the old Mission Hills Branch Public Library, located at 925 W. Washington Street, as a historic resource. The board voted 9-1 in favor of designation, with more than one board member describing the building as a “slam dunk” for […]
Write Out Loud Presents the Third Annual (Virtual) Poe Fest
Write out Loud, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience, presents the third Annual San Diego (VIrtual) PoeFest, streaming from Friday, October 23 through Sunday, November 1. PoeFest is produced by Write Out Loud in partnership with Save Our Heritage Organisation. […]
Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates 19th Amendment Centennial with “Forward Into Light”
San Diego, CA: On August 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, which Congress had passed just 15 months before, reaching the required three-fourths ratification to become law. Eight days later, on August 26, passage was certified by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. One of the shortest Amendments to […]
Mission Hills Heritage Launches Podcast Walking Tour Series
Mission Hills Heritage is pleased to announce a series of podcast walking tours of Mission Hills. With social distancing and other health measures in place due to the pandemic, the group has decided to place a hold on this year’s live events and instead offer a series of free, on-demand podcast walking tours focusing on […]
