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Block 112: The Untold Story of San Diego’s Working Class in the 1880s
$0.00 – $5.00
Join us for our next “History Talks!” Lecture with Cindy Stankowski Executive Director of the San Diego Archaeological Center. Hear the stories of the people from a variety of ethnically diverse backgrounds who lived and worked in downtown San Diego’s Block 112 during the early days of New Town.
Stankowski will talk about the importance of archeological evidence in piecing together clues that bring to life their every day struggles, and ambitions.
When: August 17, 2022 at 7 pm
Where: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis- Horton House
Lectures are $5 for the General Public and free for GQHF Members.
History Talks! is a monthly lecture series presented by the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House. Each month a local historian or specialist will delve into topics related to San Diego and the Davis-Horton House to bring a unique glimpse into the history of our city. Join us to hear history come alive!
Our Guest Speaker is from the San Diego Archaeological Center
The mission of the San Diego Archaeological Center is to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific and cultural use to benefit a diverse public.
The San Diego Archaeological Center is committed to establishing a sense of community among ethnic groups, professional and avocational archaeological groups, and serving as an educational resource for the general public. Our vision is to sustain an archaeological center in San Diego where artifacts will not only be cared for in a state-of-the-art environment, but where further professional research can commence and the public can enjoy learning about the prehistory and history of the San Diego region through educational programs and museum quality exhibits.
Cindy Stankowski Bio
Cindy Stankowski’s personal commitment is to continue to have a positive impact in the community by making new ideas and information accessible in the museum setting.
Ms. Stankowski received a Bachelor’s degree summa cum laude in Anthropology from San Diego State University and a Master’s degree in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University. She has been with the San Diego Archaeological Center since 1996, leading the effort to preserve our archaeological legacy. She brings an understanding of curation issues and museum management to SDAC and has led symposia on curation throughout the state. Ms. Stankowski also seeks new and innovative ways for the public to connect with the past, including exhibits, seminars and school presentations.
| Price | 5.00 General Public, 0.00 for GQHF Members |
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