Congress of History of S.D. & Imperial Counties

The Congress of History would like to extend many thanks to Christian Esquevin, the Director of the Coronado Public Library, who told us about the library’s special collections. He also showed us many of the beautiful works of art which are an important part of the library space. The Winn Room was perfect for the Board…

Congress of History of San Diego & Imperial Counties 54th Annual History Conference * Friday, March 29, & Saturday, March 30, 2019 Conference Location: Portuguese Hall, Point Loma, San Diego, CA Final Request for Speakers Thank you to all the historians who have responded. This is our last Call for Speakers. Contact conference co-chair Louise…

Our thanks go out to Carl Shipek and the Sycuan Cultural Center for hosting our meeting today We will post photos and a recap soon. We would recommend a visit to this wonderful center and take a tour. The July 21, 2018 COH Board Meeting is confirmed for the Sycuan Cultural Center 910 Willow Glen…

 Dianne Cowen, President Congress of History of San Diego and Imperial Counties e-mail: diannepcowen@gmail.com  Summer musings –– Like some of you, I am an emigrant to California, as our family followed my step-dad west for work. In the first 16 years of my life, I was moved 16 times and lived in six different states and…

Photos by Pat Louis of our May meeting at the Los Peñasquitos Adobe Ranch. Enjoy:  

Dianne P. Cowen, President The Congress of History of San Diego and Imperial Counties (CoH) diannepcowen@gmail.com May is Preservation Month Well, my feet have finally landed on terra firma, after floating on air for weeks following our 2018 Conference. What an event! The Portuguese History Center was a fantastic sponsor for “Believe It or Not,…

The September  15, 2018 COH Board Meeting is confirmed for the Coronado Public Library Winn Room 640 Orange Ave Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: (619) 522-7390 Please Note: We will start at 10:30 am due to the Library opens at 10am.    

For the past 53 years the Congress of History has shared it’s love of all things historic by hosting a history conference. Local historians and talented authors volunteer their time to give exciting talks that will captivate you. The conference theme this year, “Believe It or Not – It Happened in My Neighborhood!,” is a…

 January 20, 2018 10 am Rebecca Farnbach, President of the Temecula Valley Historical Society, has confirmed that the TVHS will host the January 20, 2018 Congress of History Board Meeting. The Vail Ranch Restoration Association which operates the Wolf Barn will provide the location. Temecula Valley Historical Society members will be on site to interpret museum…