Monday, January 24, 2011

History fun in North County San Diego county!

As the librarian of the Carlsbad History Room, I belong to an organization called CINCH: Council Interpreting North County History. Every time I attend a meeting, I am amazed at the wonderful programs, museums, archives, and collections available to us in North San Diego county.

I've compiled a list of some of the organizations & museums in North County that are worth a visit and have great things to do with your children, family, and/or friends! Many are free or low cost to visit. There are many seasonal offerings, ways to volunteer, Boy & Girl Scouts opportunities, classes, camps, etc. For a more complete list, stop by the history room at the Cole Library for a Historic North County San Diego brochure. If you don't live in our area, there are sure to be many similar organizations, museums, etc. in your area.

In Carlsbad:
*Carlsbad Historical Society Museum, in Magee Park in North Carlsbad. Wonderful rose garden & afternoon tea (by appt.), in addition to the museum- http://www.carlsbadhistoricalsociety.com
*Barrio Museum, a wonderful small museum with great old photos! Open by appointment- Contact Ofie or Connie @ Lola's 7-Up Market & Deli @ 760-434-2191
*Craftsmanship Museum, new in La Costa- http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com
*Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, off Melrose Ave. in La Costa- http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/departments/parksandrec/parks-facilities/parks/Pages/leo-carrillo-ranch-main.aspx

Other North County offerings:
*Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, in Vista-really close if you live in NE La Costa. They offer classes on blacksmithing (this class has a waiting list & lots of girls sign up!), antique furniture restoration, weaving, etc.- http://www.agsem.com, and on Facebook: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Inc., on Twitter: @vistamuseum

*Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society & Museum- http://www.fgms.org

*San Diego Archaeological Center, east of Wild Animal Park. They have a junior archaeology program! A current exhibit is about a man named Nate Harrison, an former slave who settled on Palomar Mt. His story is fascinating! (http://m.nctimes.com/mobile/article_65f3860f-de3a-56f9-892e-6fc059004307.html) - http://www.sandiegoarchaeology.org

*Poway Historical Society & Museum- http://www.powayhistoricalsociety.org

*Rancho Buena Vista Adobe- http://www.cityofvista.com/departments/parks/adobe.cfm

*San Dieguito Heritage Museum, near San Diego Botanic Garden (Quail Gardens) in Encinitas. They cover the history of Encinitas, Del Mar, RSF, Olivenhain, Solana Beach, Cardiff, and Leucadia- http://www.sdheritage.org/

*San Pasqual Battlefield, a historic state park also east of the Wild Animal Park. They offer living history activities once a month, June-October- http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=655

*Rancho Guajome Adobe, in Vista- http://www.historyandculture.com/guajome

*Mission San Luis Rey, in Oceanside. They offer tours and lectures.- http://www.sanluisrey.org

Additionally, there are the Marron Adobe, in NE Carlsbad on Haymar Rd; and the Rancho Santa Margarita, on Camp Pendleton (open 3rd Wednesday @ 10am for tours).

1 comment:

  1. Don't forget about the Old Escondido Historic District! Enjoy touring the interiors of 5 of our homes every Mothers Day with other events throughout the year. For more information, visit www.oldescondido.org. Also the Escondido History Center includes an amazing cluster of buildings on the north side of Grape Day Park, including live blacksmithing and wheelwright demonstrations. www.escondidohistory.org. And the Pioneer Room adjacent to the Escondido Library, main branch, where resources abound.

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