Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse

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The Encinitas Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the City's rich past though its research, library, programs, exhibits and publications. Founded in the early 1980's, the Society was initially concerned with saving the Old Schoolhouse from going the way of so many other historic buildings at a time that the developer's wrecking ball seemed to re

ign supreme. With the arrival of English immigrants, Edward and Jane Hammond and their seven children in 1883, the town's population soared to twenty two. Encinitas still lacked a school at that time, but since the $600 bond had already been approved, Edward Hammond and his son Ted immediately set about building a schoolhouse large enough to accommodate eight grades and one teacher. As the town grew, and other schools opened up, the one-room building fell into disuse. By 1928 it had been relocated to Fourth and H Streets, where it served as a private residence for over half a century. But as the 1980's dawned and real estate prices began to boom, the crumbling schoolhouse was slated for demolition. Happily, after a sustained and passionate effort by the newly-formed Encinitas Historical Society, the Old Schoolhouse was successfully moved back to its original site where, hopefully, it will remain for many years to come: restored, preserved, and still the oldest building in town. Today the Society is overseen by a dedicated Board and staff of volunteers (numbering amongst them, the great granddaughter of the Schoolhouse's original builder) whose aim is to serve the community in honoring and preserving the Encinitas heritage.

12/12/2024

It’s time to put on your walking shoes again!

Our next Historical Downtown Encinitas Walk will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, starting at 10am. The Encinitas Historical Society offers this fun educational tour with more varied walking paths on the 3rd Saturday of every month!

On December 21st, we will concentrate on the south end of the historic Coast Highway. Next month we will cover the historic north end. This alternating of the route ensures that we can cover the distance in a more comprehensive and leisurely fashion.

Please meet at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse located at 390 West “F” Street in Encinitas at 10am. Please use the available street parking nearby. We have implemented a suggested donation of $10.00 per person. The Encinitas Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status and accepts cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. Children and dogs are always free! Please feel free to contact the Encinitas Historical Society at (760) 942-9066 with any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone!

11/25/2024

The Encinitas Historical Society, in yearly partnership with the City of Encinitas and support from the Encinitas Rotary Club, proudly present the 30th Annual Lighting of the Encinitas Heritage Tree! The celebration will be held at the Moonlight Beach upper parking lot on Friday, December 6 from 4-6 PM. Attendance and parking are free!

The Encinitas Heritage Tree Lighting program will feature four holiday “EnSINGnitas” school choirs: The El Camino Creek Elementary School Choir, The Flora Vista Elementary School Choir, and the Paul Ecke Elementary School Choir joining with the Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School choir in a combined performance.

EnSINGnitas is the Encinitas Educational Foundation (EEF) choir program that ignites a love of singing and the performing arts throughout the Encinitas Union School District. This program fosters the personal growth of children in a nurturing, inspiring, and inclusive environment for all of our students. Every child in every EEF choir is celebrated for their unique talents through meaningful and collaborative experience

The San Diego North Coast Singers children’s choir will close out the program with a medley of holiday classics, capped off by a performance of the John Lennon holiday song, “Happy Christmas, War Is Over.”

For more information, please contact Encinitas Historical Society President Carolyn Cope at (760) 942-9066, or event organizer, Jim Filanc at (951) 966-3150.

07/26/2024

Lyle Hammond was born in 1893 in Encinitas and played banjo with The Ranch Hands in the 1930s. When he was courting his wife, he composed the following song for her.

Sure wish we had the music to go along with the lyrics!

-It Happened on the Beach at Encinitas-

She strolled along the beach at Encinitas
The girl I hoped some day would say she’s mine -
It started on the beach at Encinitas
and ended up in Old Olivenhain.

The day I sailed across the ocean
To find success across the sea
I didn’t have the slightest notion
I’d meet the girl who used to
Live next door to me.
But now we have a cottage in the valley
A little something else that’s hers and mine.
It started on the beach at Encinitas
and ended up in Old Olivenhain. 🎶

07/05/2024

It’s a warm day out there. Make sure you’re drinking enough water!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!

06/14/2024

06/02/2024

JUNE'S HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN ENCINITAS WALKING TOUR

This month’s historical walk will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, beginning at 10am. The Encinitas Historical Society is now able to offer this fun educational tour more often and with more varied walking paths on the 3rd Saturday of every month! The tours all start at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, 390 West “F” Street, where there is plenty of street parking.

On June 15th, we will concentrate on the north end of historic Coast Highway and next month we will cover the south end of the coast highway. This alternating of the route ensures that we can cover the distance in a slower, more leisurely, and personal fashion.

We have implemented a suggested donation of $10.00 per person to the Encinitas Historical Society. We are an all-volunteer organization with tax exempt status and accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. Children and dogs are always free! Please feel free to contact the Encinitas Historical Society at 760-942-9066 with any questions.

05/31/2024

Does anyone happen to have any pictures of the old Encinitas Stadium built in 1925 at the cost of a mere $10,000?

Address

390 W F Street
Encinitas, CA
92024

Opening Hours

10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.encinitashistoricalsociety.org/

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