Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Encinitas 3/20/21 The Encinitas Historical Society is pleased to announce the date of our next guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Encinitas on Saturday, March 20, 2021. This two-hour tour has been redesigned to include additional points of historic interest. Our trained docents will walk with you to such places as the iconic boathouses, Cottonwood Creek, relocated historic buildings, and much more as we wind our way through downtown E...ncinitas. Please gather at the one room historic 1883 schoolhouse located at 390 West F Street by 10:00 am on Saturday, 3/20/21. Masks and acceptable social distancing will be required. Bring your camera, walking shoes, and a desire to learn more about historic downtown Encinitas. Space is limited! Call Carolyn @ (760) 753-4834 to sign up. This tour is offered FREE, but donations are gratefully accepted for our all-volunteer organization.

Reminder about our big yard sale tomorrow morning!

Just a reminder about our big yard sale coming up next Saturday, March 6, 2021! We have a lot of great treasures for sale, all of which support our historical society. In addition, Danny Salzhandler will have a booth selling books he inherited, many of which are First Editions! All of his book sales benefit the 101 Artists Colony. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 6, from 8 am to 12 noon in the gardens at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, 390 West F Street, Encin...itas. If you have any items you would like to donate please contact Carolyn Cope at 760-753-4834.

The Encinitas Historical Society is planning another Blow Out Yard Sale! Come and collect your treasures while also supporting the historical society. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 6, 2021, from 8 am to 12 noon in the gardens at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, 390 West F Street. If you have any items you would like to donate please contact Carolyn Cope at 760-753-4834.

A Love Story of Two People and the Community They Loved The Encinitas Historical Society will be hosting a book signing on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. It will be held in the garden outside the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, which is located at 390 West F Street. Ian Thompson, husband of the late city council mayor and beloved local activist and politician, Maggie Houlihan, wrote a true account of their years in Encinitas. This record reveals their lov...e for each other and for the causes they served and the unbelievable injustice that followed Maggie during the time she served our community. Thompson’s book An Inconvenient Voice, One Woman’s Fight Against Injustice, is a fascinating read. This accurate documentation of her years here, her community service and her time in office is an important part of the history of Encinitas. The story of Maggie Houlihan’s journey from poverty to politics as told by the man who knew her best.

Heritage Tree to Light the Encinitas Sky on December 1st The Encinitas Historical Society is thrilled to announce we will once again light the majestic Heritage Tree located near Moonlight Beach! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor we can continue to bring joy and a season of holiday spirit to the community. The Heritage Tree, located at 4th and C Street, will be decorated with lights on Tuesday, December 1st and will light the dark sky beginning December 4, 2020 at 6pm. Unf...ortunately, this year we will not be able to hear the chorus of children from Park Dale Lane Elementary School, San Dieguito Children Chorus or music from the Brown Family but we can still enjoy our local heritage tree as it fills our hearts with light and love. This 2nd City of Encinitas designated heritage tree was planted in 1952 by Ben Danforth and sons as a gift to their mother Jane Danforth. In 1994, Luis Ortiz started decorating this Norfolk Island pine, also referred to as a Star Pine. In 2015 the Encinitas Historical Society took over the funding and continuation of the annual tradition, including under grounding the electrical conduits, and creating its own address and energy source. Please take the time to venture to Moonlight Beach and admire the beauty of our majestic pine during this special season.

WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ENCINITAS 11/21/20 The Encinitas Historical Society is pleased to announce the date of our next guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Encinitas scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020. This two-hour tour has been redesigned to include additional points of historic interest. Our trained docents will walk with you to such places as the iconic boathouses, Cottonwood Creek, relocated historic buildings, and much more as we wind our way thr...ough downtown Encinitas. Please gather at the one room historic 1883 schoolhouse located at 390 West F Street by 10:00 am on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Masks and acceptable social distancing will be required. Bring your camera, walking shoes, and a desire to learn more about historic downtown Encinitas. Space is limited! Call Carolyn @ (760) 753-4834 to sign up. This tour is offered FREE, but donations are gratefully accepted for our all-volunteer organization.