Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - California State Parks About Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Through historic buildings and living history programs, the past comes to life in Old Town San Diego as visitors step back in time to experience Mexican California's Rancho period and life on the American frontier
California State Parks Join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the unparalleled diversity and beauty of the nation’s largest state park system with more than 170 events during the fifth annual California State Parks Week Registration for events is now open!
Archaeology in San Diego County State Parks Old Town San Diego State Historic Park The first town site of San Diego - this park contains many reconstructed and restored historic buildings documenting what life was like in early San Diego It also contains 23 recorded archaeological sites of both the historic and Native American periods including portions of the Kumeyaay village complex of Kosa’aay (Cosoy)
A Glimpse into the Past - California State Parks Old Town San Diego State Historic Park interprets San Diego's history between 1821, when Mexico gained their independence from Spain, until 1872, when a large fire ripped through Old Town and many people moved to what was then called New Town, now called Downtown San Diego
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Brochure The history of Old Town San Diego comes to life through its historic sites, museums, living history demonstrations, guided tours, and annual special events In addition to daily guided tours, Old Town San Diego hosts several free events every summer to celebrate the past
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - PORTS Program Explore Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is located on the ancestral lands of the Kumeyaay It is rich with California history and cultural resources In 1769, San Diego became California's first Spanish settlement when a mission and fort were established in Old Town In 1821, it passed into the hands of the newly made Mexican government before
Virtual Walking Tour - California State Parks Welcome to the Virtual Tour of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! This virtual walking tour was created through the generous support of the Boosters of Old Town San Diego (BOOT) and NWB Imaging