The 250th Anniversary of San Diego is being celebrated this year.
In 1769 a Spanish expedition established El Presidio Reál de San Diego atop a hill near the San Diego River, along with the original Mission San Diego de Alcalá.
San Diego, however, didn’t become a city of any real significance until the late 19th century.
For a city that is relatively young, San Diego today enjoys remarkable cultural diversity. Much of this diversity is due to our close ties and overlapping history with Mexico. Much also comes from the variety of immigrants who have settled in and helped to build our growing city.
In the past, Cool San Diego Sights has featured many posts about cultural diversity in San Diego’s history.
Here are some links that you can explore…
A new flag is raised for San Diego’s 250th Anniversary!
Exhibit shows Kumeyaay history in the South Bay.
Festival recreates landing of explorer Cabrillo.
San Diego’s early history at the Serra Museum.
San Diego history in Old Town’s McCoy House.
History at the Los Peñasquitos adobe ranch house.
Days of the Vaqueros in Old Town San Diego!
Gravestones tell stories of early San Diego history.
Photos inside the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum.
Local history excavated, displayed at Petco Park.
Historical exhibit at Women’s Museum of California.
African-Americans helped to build San Diego.
Culture and history celebrated at Festa in San Diego!
Mural in Cesar Chavez Park depicts local history.
A look inside the Portuguese Historical Center.
San Diego history: World War II and the Tuna Fleet.
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