The San Dieguito Heritage Museum was founded in 1988 to collect, preserve and interpret the local history of the San Dieguito river area, which includes the communities of Leucadia, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe.
The founders had deep roots in the local communities and cherished the uniqueness of the history in the area.
classes
We offer a variety of San Dieguito History educational programs.
Read more for more details and about making a reservation...
did you know?~ You can buy your tickets on-line to the 2nd Annual Lima Bean Faire Just click on the link.
~ We have introduced a new membership option that provides unique benefits. To learn about the Gold Key Program just click on DONATE on the Menu Bar
~Check out the HISTORY tab. The Museum's summer intern, C.J. Fortmueller, has conducted research and interviews to bring you true stories of the Prohibition era and rum-running at Moonlight Beach!
~ Teachers can sign up for museum field trips and Scout and Camp leaders can too! Just click on CLASSES on the Menu Bar
~ Groups can sign up for tours of the museum! Just click on TOURS on the Menu Bar |
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Events
We are gearing up for another Lima Bean Battle with our Second Annual Lima Bean Faire to be held September 24 through 26, 2010...a real Lima Bean weekend!
Why Lima Beans? Because, early days in the coastal areas it was fields of lima beans, before they morphed into flower fields. Since then, Lima Beans have fallen from family favorite to the Charley Brown of vegetables.
But that is all about to change...
The 22nd Annual BBQ was held at the museum on May 15th. This event has always been clebrated as a California tradition and Brett's BBQ cooked up a traditional "Santa Maria" menu for the occasion...
On September 14th you have an opportunity to have a delicious meal at Brett's BBQ in Encinitas and help the San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the same time! On Tuesday, September 14th, Bfrett's will donate 20% of sales fo the museum!
Please your palate and help the museum at the same time; eat at Brett's on Tuesday, September 14.
Don't forget to print the flyer below and take it with you to Brett's!
The Museum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 Wendy Haskett Essay Contest. . .
get involved
Share your love of local history and the heritage of the area and enjoy contributing to its celebration and preservation...