Historical exhibit at Women’s Museum of California.
Important stories from local history are preserved at the Women’s Museum of California.
The Women’s Museum of California is one of many cultural attractions that can be enjoyed at Liberty Station in Point Loma. I took some photos of a historical exhibit just outside their front door.
This unique museum was founded by Mary Maschal, a collector of memorabilia and artifacts pertaining to women. The collection has moved to different locations and evolved over the years; today it has grown into an important museum that features art shows, live performances, lectures and other educational events. Its mission is summarized by the slogan: Preserving the past…inspiring the future.
The women of Old Town, 1821-1872. Women and their families have lived in this area, called Cosoy by indigenous people, for over 10,000 years. This exhibit focuses on a short period.The historical experiences and accomplishments of local women are preserved at this unique San Diego museum.The Ipai and Tipai (Diegueño, Kumeyaay) resisted Christianity and the missions more than other indigenous Californians. Moved off their land, the women worked in the town and ranchos.The few women in Old Town had more opportunities to earn money than in the Eastern U.S. They did traditional work: laundry, baking, cooking, sewing, tending to children and livestock.Settlers contributed to San Diego’s complex society after 1830. Women arrived alone and with family after a difficult trip by stagecoach and ship.Californios were a diverse group whose culture created el pueblo San Diego. They were descendants of mixed Spanish and indigenous peoples, often given land grants by Mexico.Old photographs in an artifact help modern San Diegans remember their rugged, fascinating past.
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7 thoughts on “Historical exhibit at Women’s Museum of California.”
I enjoyed this post, Richard. Love learning about our feminine history. Those were tough times, for sure.
My ancestors lived that rancho life; Rancho San Dieguito, Agua Hedionda, Valle de los Viejos, Palos Verdes, Santa Marguerita+… they initially came to SD in 1769, with Portola, brought Father Serra … my 3rd GGM was Digueno, Kumeyaay so it’s been said.
I too, would have liked to live back then, even if it was hard.
What an amazing family history! I think I might have enjoyed living in that time, too. (No blogging, just good old fashioned ink and paper!) Thanks for leaving a comment!
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I enjoyed this post, Richard. Love learning about our feminine history. Those were tough times, for sure.
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To live in those days would’ve been interesting, but a lot harder!
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Right! No TVs, cellphones, computers, etc. And no electric stoves, refrigerators, water filters (!), blenders, etc. I mean – that was a lot harder!!
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My ancestors lived that rancho life; Rancho San Dieguito, Agua Hedionda, Valle de los Viejos, Palos Verdes, Santa Marguerita+… they initially came to SD in 1769, with Portola, brought Father Serra … my 3rd GGM was Digueno, Kumeyaay so it’s been said.
I too, would have liked to live back then, even if it was hard.
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What an amazing family history! I think I might have enjoyed living in that time, too. (No blogging, just good old fashioned ink and paper!) Thanks for leaving a comment!
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