Thurs.,  Feb. 17, 2011, 7 p.m., At PL Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.OBHS presents Historian Ron May, Memories of Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach— from 1955 Through 1962
One thing I have learned doing history work is that even though a bunch of people lived through the same time period, they all saw things through different eyes. I saw Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach as a child and teenager between 1955 and 1962 and off and on again through 1972. I will be talking about exploration of Sunset Cliffs and the remains of Albert Spaulding’s Esplanade, caves and staircases, the ruins of the Theosophical Society, U.S. Army Fort Rosecrans bunkers and trenches, a wrecked Mexican fishing boat at the foot of Hill Street, mischief and hijinx in the hills, and fond memories of Ocean Beach water sports at the Flood Control Channel.
In 1981, Ron lead a team of archaeologists in the discovery of a lost 18th century Spanish fort on the Naval Submarine Base on Point Loma and have been working out there on weekends for the past 30-years.
Please join us Feb. 17 to hear Ron’s first-hand accounts about Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach.

They Made a difference… The UNSONG History of WOMEN In San Diego Region will be presented by the Congress of History Event. Friday, March 4th & Saturday, March 5th, $25 basic entry fee (covers both days). Infomation and reservations at: http://www.congressofhistory.org/events.html
FRIDAY-  9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Balboa Park Club Ballroom, followed by a walking tour of some of the architecture of Balboa Park.
SATURDAY – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Recital Hall (next door to the Club), in Baboa Park, San Diego
Box lunches available both days for an additional fee (not mandatory)
The entry to the Santa Fe display room (in the Balboa Park Club) is free to the public both days.

Live History — Join Us for Board Member… Man About Town
NED TITLOW’S  87th BIRTHDAY PARTY
February 12th, 2:30 PM – 5 PM  at the OB Rec Center
on Santa Monica Ave. (between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Ebers St.)

1/30/11 OBHS Program- OB Photographer Joe Ewing captured the essence of OB in his photos dating back to the 1980’3. His presintaion included incredible sunsets, fireworks, beach scences to  humorous images such as the pot plant that use to grow in one of the banks landscapes. Joe’s stunning photos have won the OB Exposed Photo Contest, in which you see why after hearing his , enthusiasm, knowledge and tips on photography. The OBHS thanks Joe for presenting his lovely images.

Louis T. Williams, April 5, 1936 to Nov. 26, 2010 passed away November 26th, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Louie was known for his kindness and generosity and will be missed by all who knew him. He was born in San Diego. After spending his childhood in Maine, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly. Later in life he returned to San Diego, finally settling in Ocean Beach. He is survived by his wife Kathi (a longtime O.B. resident), daughter Simone and son-in-law Mike, grandchildren Yvette, Ricky and Phillip, six great grandchildren, sister Ronnie and brother in-law Cecil, brother Russ and sister-in-law Vicky, in addition to a large extended family, almost everyone in OB. Louie will always be remembered by the Ocean Beach community for his love of yard sales, antiques, playing pool and the beautiful “Hidden” garden, that was featured at a Ocean Beach Historical Program and at the end of the Historical walks over the last few years. He and his garden were featured on Wonderland, had won awards, and enchanted all that visited his Hidden Garden.”

A celebration of Louie’s life was held December 1^st at Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home, where tears met smiles in the many fond and humorous memories of Louis. The thoughts of his flowers will forever be in our hearts

November 18, 2010, 7 PM, At the PL Methodist Church, 1994 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
The Ocean Beach Historical Society Presents: Save Our Heritage Organization— Over Four Decades of Historic Preservation in San Diego County
The SOHO program by Ashley Christensen, will include a compelling documentary film by Dan Soderberg about  SOHO’s pivotal role is seen in its saving of architectural icons and the importance of future historic preservation.  San Diegan Soderberg, spent nearly a year interviewing SOHO members and staff for the documentary. He also researched the group’s four decades of achievements through archives, libraries and hundreds of photographs. “There is no one SOHO story. There are many stories and all of them are compelling,” Soderberg said in an interview. “SOHO people tend to devote every ounce of their being to the cause, so it was a challenge to pick the stories to tell.” Join us in learning about many of the committed historians in San Diego at our Nov. 18th meeting. Admission is free.

Oct, 21, 2010, OBHS presented Lynn Izidoro Guidi, The Portuguese 100 —Plus Years of in San Diego Lynn  is a native San Diegan, born & raised in Point Loma, 1st generation American. parents immigrated from Portugal, the Island of Madeira in the early 1950’s. She has served on the United Portuguese SES Board as President and Director. Her program included  lovely festa outfits, historoical fishing clips and many wonderful historic pictures and festa stories. Please join us at Oct. 21st at the PL Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., OB

Thank you OB Town Council for your 2010 gift of funding. It will be used to educate and preserve OB’s history.

Author Richard Carrico presents: Archaeology At Presidio de San Diego:
Who is Buried in Presidio Park?
Thurs.,  Sept. 16, 2010, 7 p.m. at PL United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B.

Noted historian Richard L. Carrico will discuss life and death at the Presidio de San Diego, Alta California’s first European settlement from 1769-1875.  In this interesting and highly informative talk Richard will tell you who lived and died at the presidio, how they were buried, how many of the more than 200 persons who were buried in the camposanto were excavated by archaeologists, and when was Alta California’s first non-Indian cemetery abandoned.

Want to know how many “true” full-blooded Spaniards lived at the presidio?How many Indians worked and died there?  Who was the Indian leader imprisoned for weeks and upon his death buried at the presidio?  Who were the children interred at the presidio?  What American sea captain and his mixed-blood daughter is buried on Presidio Hill?  Who is the American mountain man and fur trapper buried in non-consecrated ground? All of this and more will presented in an engaging visual lecture.

Richard Carrico teaches at San Diego State University Department of American Indian Studies and
Recuerdos Research.His extensive research and writing about our local history and Indian cultures mixes intrigue with historical events that will make for a memorable evening. Please join us Sept. 16th.

OBHS presented Cartoonist & Fine Artist Michael Dormer, Aug. 19, 2010. OB resident Michael Dormer at is know  among the surf community for his “Hot Curl” surf cartoons, and in the art community for his fine art (shows at Falling Sky Pottery in OB). He provided a night of stand-up comedy in his presentation… that included a peak at “Snail Boy” and ended in a song he wrote and sang.

Also included were clips from a TV  interview of Dormer, by another well-known OB resident, San Diego Libraries Curator Mark Lugo from the nationally-recognized San Diego Public Library’s Visual Arts Television series. For more about Michael Dormer and his art: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dormer

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http://www.michaeldormer.com