Our Lecture Series

Learn more about your community – join us for one of our acclaimed presentations.

3035 Talbot Street

Point Loma

Lecture Times:

Social Gathering: 5:30 PM

Presentation: 6:00 PM

Suggested donation: $10

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Further Expeditions of Scripps Oceanography & U.S. Navy

Homeport: Point Loma, Part 2

Point Loma has been the home port to extraordinary missions to sea that have pushed the boundaries of engineering, science, commerce, and warfare. Part 2 of our series (Part 1 presented in January 2020) will detail the further impact of Point Loma on world history.

Speaker: Kevin Hardy

New Date: January 17, 2023

celebrating cinco de mayo: How Did we gEt there

May 5, 2022 presentation

The complicated history behind the Cinco de Mayo celebration and San Diego's relationship with Mexico through the years.

THE LIFE AND WORK OF SIM BRUCE RICHARDS

April 21, 2022 presentation

The life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice - San Diego architect Sim Bruce Richards. Speaker: Keith York

The Portuguese in san diego

November 11, 2021 presentation

Featuring Portuguese memorabilia, photographs, traditional foods, and refreshments

Empire builder: John Spreckels and the making of San DiegO

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March 13, 2021 presentation

Learn about the man who helped transform the bankrupt village of San Diego into a thriving city.

San Diego landmarks

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June 15, 2021 presentation

A talk on the landmarks and attractions around San Diego Bay.

The Perilous Career of U.S. Naval Airships

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February 2, 2021 presentation
Learn about the U.S. Navy's pursuit of a bold airship program from 1921 to 1935 and the role San Diego played.

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