George Lane, Vickie Turner, Carrie Layton, Dr. Gianne Brintwood, Brad Benter
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Starla Tyler, Monique Henderson (keynote speaker), Elaine Henderson, Starla Lewis (featured speaker), Brian and Rose Mooney
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Kelly Jenkins-Pultz, Mary Rauner, Diane Stocker, Bill Gore
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Terri-Ann Skelly, Danette Ruggiero, Liese Cornwell, Tonya Mantooth, Melanie Kartalija
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Michael Alpert, Kree Brown, Dede Alpert, Marti Kranzberg
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Alexandra Durant, Olivia Delisser, Carol Dedrich (Girl Scouts San Diego CEO), Laura MacKinnon Chapman (featured speaker; Women’s Museum of California president), Caitlin Ledford Cannon
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Sue Simone, Peggy Budd, Carol and Joel Ewan
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John Freeman, Maria Velasquez, Lynn Stedd-White, Dani Dawson, Bob Morris
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Susan Hitchcock, Karen Stock, Anna Laurel, Lise Markham, Jane Fetter
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Standing: Andrea da Rosa (S.D. History Center trustee), Caroline Wohl (S.D. History Center trustee), Sheila Thomas (S.D. History Center development manager). Seated: Deborah Szekely.
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Adrienne Nims provided musical entertainment
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Standing: Michelle Rosa, Diane Hazard, Judy Mantle. Seated: Betty Peabody, Rachel Peniche.
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Elizabeth Hensley Chaney (S.D. History Center grant writer), Ashley Gardner, Dr. Tina Zarpour (S.D. History Center V.P. of education, collections, and community engagement), Bob Lehman (S.D. Museum Council executive director), Melissa Jones (S.D. History Center public programs manager)
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A sampling of the desserts offered
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George Lane, Vickie Turner, Carrie Layton, Dr. Gianne Brintwood, Brad Benter
(Vincent Andrunas)
The San Diego History Center (SDHC) in Balboa Park hosted a special recognition event on Nov. 6, marking the public launch of its Center for Women’s History. The new Center serves as a hub for exhibitions, research, preservation, and education dedicated to the stories and impact of women in the San Diego region.
The milestone event also celebrated the completed merger of the Women’s Museum of California into the San Diego History Center, creating a unified home for women’s history in this region, according to a news release.
The launch was enhanced by the announcement of a $1 million pledge of support from the Peggy & Robert Matthews Foundation, which will support the History Center’s REIMAGINE Campaign. As part of its future plans, the San Diego History Center will create a gallerydedicated to women’s history and recognize the significant contributions of Peggy Matthews to the San Diego History Center and her connection to Balboa Park and this region.
The evening also honored the past San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame inductees—trailblazers whose leadership and vision have shaped the region—while outlining the Center’s forward- looking mission. Olympic gold medalist and 2009 Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Monique Henderson delivered a powerful keynote address.
“San Diego’s future is stronger when we understand the full sweep of its past,” said Debra L. Cushman-Parrish, chair elect, San Diego History Center Board of Trustees, in the news release. “By establishing the Center for Women’s History, we’re committing to the continued preservation, research, exhibitions, and education that keep women’s contributions visible, accessible, and central to our region’s story.”
“The Center builds on the rich legacy of the Women’s Museum of California,” added Sandra Maas, SDHC Board of Trustee and past president of the Women’s Museum of California, in the news release. “We’re expanding partnerships, advancing collection, and creating exhibitions, programs and events that invite students, families, lifelong learners and tourists to engage with local women’s history.”
Guests at the event celebrated the completed merger, connected with staff and partners, and explored current exhibitions, including San Diego Women in STEM and Women in The Law & Society. Visit www.sandiegohistory.org for more information.