San Diego History- Exploring a Replica of the 1st Courthouse & City Hall, Early Laws & Reforms

Join George as he takes you inside the replica of the 1st Courthouse & City Hall at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. In 1850, the city of San Diego is incorporated, city and county officials are elected, take office, and deeds and ordinances flow out of the government as early development begins with […]

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A New Beginning for San Diego-The People, Animals & Crops of 1850s San Diego County by the Numbers

History San Diego is back! In Season #4 , We’ll focus on the 1850s. In our Season 4 Premiere, we take a look at what San Diego was like back then- using statistics from The 1850 U.S. Census, examining the unique circumstances facing San Diego- by perusing the numbers of people, animals, and crops reported […]

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San Diego History-Exploring La Casa de Machado y Silvas in Old Town- A Museum of 1850s Dining

On March 16, 2024, George Farrar filmed and photographed at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and presents a look inside a museum-La Casa de Machado y Silvas, an adobe home which was converted into a restaurant in the 1850s to accommodate the appetites of travelers back then. Enjoy photos of the place through […]

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Exploring San Diego History at Casa de Estudillo in Old Town San Diego-HSD Landmark #1 Profile

History San Diego returns to the timeline of the 1820s by starting to focus on historical landmarks beginning with Casa de Estudillo in Old Town San Diego. Learn about one of the oldest places in California and a powerful early settler family over 3 generations: The Estudillos. George presents you the best of the museum […]

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Experiencing San Diego History at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on December 18, 2022

Welcome Back to History San Diego! On our 12th show of the series, join George at Old Town San Diego and enjoy photos and film of various views of places at the historic park and the transit center. We’re on Facebook Groups at History San Diego! and on @ExploringWithGeorge on TikTok. All of my YouTube […]

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