History in Your Community The GQHF is happy to bring the history of the Gaslamp Quarter straight into your community! Seven Colorful Characters of the Gaslamp Alonzo Horton’s Houses and Spouses Women of the Gaslamp The Spy in the Attic Suffragettes in San Diego Architecture in the Gaslamp Boom-Build-Bust: The History of the Gaslamp A […]
The Gaslamp Museum offers a range of school programs that can be adapted from preschool through high school. Each program has been designed to highlight an important aspect of the Gaslamp and Downtown San Diego’s history. The Davis-Horton House is a time capsule of early San Diego living history. All tour rates are based on a minimum […]
Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Museum Store Sunday. Cyber Monday…. and #GivingTuesday. With the largest shopping weekend of the year close upon us, the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation wants to remind you of the event that finishes it off. December 3, Giving Tuesday. What is it? #GivingTuesday is the opening day […]
Become part of the GQHF Board! Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) is seeking new people to join its Board of Directors. The mission of GQHF is to preserve and promote the architecture, culture and history of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter (a National Historic District). We provide San Diego residents and visitors with museum exhibits, programs, […]
In celebration of the the re-opening of our Gallery and “Notable Women” Exhibit, our Historian Sandee Wilhoit will lead a special Notable Women of the Gaslamp Walking Tour highlighting some of the historic buildings with a connection to the women featured in the exhibit. The dates for these tours are: Tuesday, August 20th at […]
Dotted with numerous cultural institutions, distinct architecture, and home to the World-Famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park has been dubbed “San Diego’s Cultural Hub, “and “a place with something for everyone!” Located just a few miles away from the Gaslamp Quarter this sprawling urban park can credit its creation to two great expositions- one in […]
11th Annual Vet + Pet West Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade presented by FOMO Bones December 16, 2018 12PM – 5PM | 401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101 For more info click here. Deck those paws with bells so jolly and jingle all the way through the Gaslamp Quarter for The Vet + Pet West […]
‘Tis the start of the season and the Gaslamp Quarter is bringing you all types of jolly with an extravaganza of festivities for all ages to enjoy on Saturday, November 24th! Step into a winter wonderland with a Downtown San Diego twist as the Gaslamp Holiday Kick Off brings on the spirit of the season […]
SINK OR SWIM FOR LOCAL MUSEUM SAN DIEGO, CA – November 2, 2018 – One of San Diego’s historical treasures, the Davis-Horton House at the Gaslamp Museum, has been hit by a flood. Saving and restoring it has been a real challenge for the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF). The GQHF is dedicated to preserving the […]
November 14, 2018 at 7pm. Lectures are free for Members, $5 non-members. Located in the heart of San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter stands the iconic Horton Grand Theater- a testament to the transformative power of the Arts. Join us on November 14th at the Horton Grand Hotel as Kit Goldman, Founder of the Horton Grand […]