4th of July returns to Old Town San Diego!

An amazing Independence Day celebration was enjoyed today at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park!

It has been four years since the last 4th of July event of this magnitude in the State Park. That’s because of COVID and its unfortunate impacts on the park. But Old Town’s celebration of our nation’s birthday is back!

Many families turned out for the free fun. There were tables with crafts, a bluegrass band, historical demonstrations, authentic costumes, and old-fashioned games for the kids. The event provided a taste of how Independence Day might have been celebrated in early San Diego, back in the mid-19th century.

To all the people who make Old Town San Diego State Historic Park so wonderful–thank you!

A big 4th of July banner on the Robinson-Rose House, the State Park’s Information Center.

Lots of folks were kicking back on the grassy, shady central plaza.

Kids were enjoying crafts under some canopies.

The Hot Pursuit Band plays old-time bluegrass music.

One table concerned the living descendants of early San Diego.

A visitor learns how thousands of people now living in San Diego have descended from the first residents of Old Town.

If you’d like to investigate the genealogy of San Diego families, check out this website.

To learn about the Descendants of Early San Diego, check out this website!

A look into the past of San Diego.

Spinning on the porch of Threads of the Past.

This year’s “Sanitary Commission” quilt at Threads of the Past. The colorful blocks were sewn by kids.

What did San Diego look like in 1776? I chose the most barren-looking photo. The only structure back then was a 1769 Spanish fort, El Presidio Real de San Diego.

A perfect Fourth of July afternoon for a picnic in the plaza near the historic Casa de Estudillo.

Nostalgic games on the plaza included wheelbarrow races.

As usual, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park’s active Blacksmith Shop drew a crowd.

A smile in the garden of La Casa de Estudillo.

And another smile in the courtyard!

Celebrate the USA. Happy 4th!

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Richard Schulte

Downtown San Diego has been my home for many years. My online activities reflect my love for writing, blogging, walking and photography.

4 thoughts on “4th of July returns to Old Town San Diego!”

  1. Thank you Richard . So many years I led parades and now everything seems changed. Oh well. Still nice to visit.
    Dick Miller

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