'We Made San Diego' by Maria Garcia
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Join the Women's Museum of California on May 25 for a book talk with San Diego Women Hall of Fame inductee, Maria Garcia.
Maria Garcia is an educator, writer, Chicana activist, retired elementary school principal, and historian. Her current book titled WE MADE SAN DIEGO tells various stories about Latinos that contributed to the history of San Diego. The book took five years to write and is an oral history of various aspects of the community. The book tells of community activists who have worked to affect social issues.
Date | Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 6pm
Location | San Diego History Center
Purchase tickets here! $10-$20
Join us at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park to listen to Maria talk about her new book, her inspiration to write it, and learn about the impact Latina women have made in San Diego.
Refreshments will be provided. Seats are limited so please purchase your ticket ahead of time.
For further information on this event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-we-made-san-diego-by-maria-garcia-tickets-328400102547
San Diego History Center
The San Diego History Center, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is the headquarters of the San Diego Historical Society. Here you will not only find a collection of intriguing exhibitions that chronicle San Diego’s diverse history, but also a Research Library. This is home to over 45 million pieces of paper and 2.5 million images that document the people, places and events of San Diego’s past. In addition to the exhibitions at the Museum of San Diego History, the museum also presents a number of public programs including lectures, workshops and educational programs. The Museum of San Diego History is FREE every second Tuesday of the month. See the full Free Tuesday schedule here. Admission $10 Adults $8 Seniors (65+), Students and Military (I.D. required) $6 Children ages 6-17 Free Children under 6 San Diego History Center members receive unlimited free admission.