Author: Raymond Blavatt

  • COH Board Meeting in May

    Saturday, May 20 at 10 am. Please join us as we discus the future of Congress of History.The location will be the Villa Montezuma Museum located at 1925 K Street (corner of 20th & K) in the Sherman Heights Historic District of San Diego.There will be ample free street parking at that time of day.…

  • 2023 Conference Speakers Schedule

    Friday, February 24, 2023 9:00-9:15 Conference Opens COH President’s Greeting • Conference Chairperson Introduction 9:15-9:45 Richard CarricoSan Diego’s First Fiestas, Pow Wows, and Gatherings: Thousands of Years of Celebrations. 9:45-10:15 Aditi WorcesterComing Together to Find the Facts: The Historic Vital Records Collection at the County Archives. 10:15-10:30 Break: Visit Organizations, Vendors, and Authors. 10:30-11:00 Evelyn…

  • Come One, Come All!

    It’s time for the 2023 Conference on: Friday February 24, at 9 am to 4 pm & Saturday February 25, 9 am to 4 pmAt S.E.S. Portuguese Hall 2818 Avenida de Portugal 92106 All who paid in 2020 for the canceled conference are invited backat no additional cost, and new guests are welcome to experience…

  • Next Meeting Anza-Borrego

    The next Congress of History meeting will be at the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (www.abdnha.org) on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The nonprofit ABDNDA (pronounced “ABNA”) was founded in 1971 to enhance the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Anza-Borrego desert and surrounding area. Thank you to Reena Deutsch for arranging this location for…

  • November Meeting

    We will meet this Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 – 11:00.Our location will be the Villa Montezuma Museum, located at 1925 K Street, San Diego. The 1887 Victorian mansion is at the corner of 20th and K Streets in the Sherman Heights Historic District. There will be plenty of free street parking at that time…

  • July 16 Meeting

    We would like to thank Janice Martinelli and her wonderful staff for hosting our last meeting. Next meeting will be September 17 at 10 am with location to be determined at later date. Our next meeting will take place July 16 at 10 am at the Fred Kimball House at 923 A Ave. National City…

  • Our next meeting

    Hello all Congress of History members! It’s now time for the May meeting this Saturday, May 21, from 10:00 – 11:30. After two years of meeting virtually, we will gather in person. All are welcome to join us. Our meeting location will be the Villa Montezuma Museum, located at 1925 K Street, San Diego. The…

  • Celebration. Commemoration. Remembering

    February 24 & 25, 2023 Location: S.E.S. Portuguese Hall of San Diego2818 Avenida de PortugalSan Diego, CA 92106 “Celebration. Commemoration. Remembering coming together after thepast several years of staying apart.” As people, we are social beings.We gather for many reasons: to share joy, to honor others, toremember good times, or to make our voices heard.…

  • Thank you 2021 Conference

    Thank you to everyone who made the 2021 virtual “Remarkable Women” Conference a success! For those who missed the conference, our speakers have graciously allowed us to share their recorded talks for one month for those who paid but could not attend. If you want the link and code to the downloads, please send us…

  • COH 2021 Conference Program

    Welcome to the 55th Annual Congress of History Conference celebrating 100+ years since the approval of the 19th Amendment, & highlighting remarkable women of our region. Program in pdf format ( link )