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Hear students present their research on one of San Diego’s recognizable historic ranch houses. The Los Peñasquitos Ranch House was constructed in 1823 by Francisco María Ruiz, the recipient of the first Mexican land grant in San Diego County. Ongoing archaeological digs take place on site, revealing remnants of early civilization and the history of human habitation.
Located in the Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the adobe continues to be visited today and stands as a reflection of San Diego’s history. Poster presentations will cover faunal analysis, the ammunitions of the time period, historic ceramics, animal husbandry, and more.
San Diego Archaeological Center
(Photo by John Koster - For the North County Times) The San Diego Archaeological Center Provides: Curation of archaeological collections, educational programs, public exhibits, quarterly newsletter, public lecture series, curation volunteer training, student internships, research opportunities and cultural renewal. The San Diego Archaeological Center is a museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 10,000 years. In addition to its role as a museum, the Center serves as an education and research facility and is the only local organization dedicated to the collection, study, curation and exhibition of San Diego County's archaeological artifacts. The San Diego Archaeological Center is a nationally recognized leader in the curation of archaeological collections, curating collections for the Department of Defense, City of San Diego and private parties. The Center accepts for accession archaeological collections to preserve in perpetuity for the benefit of the public. The Center museum is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family.