{"id":388910,"date":"2025-11-19T02:22:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T02:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/388910\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T02:22:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T02:22:35","slug":"san-diego-history-center-launches-center-for-womens-history-san-diego-union-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/388910\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego History Center launches Center for Women\u2019s History \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"George Lane, Vickie Turner, Carrie Layton, Dr. Gianne Brintwood, Brad...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"  \/>\n<p>George Lane, Vickie Turner, Carrie Layton, Dr. Gianne Brintwood, Brad Benter<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Starla Tyler, Monique Henderson (keynote speaker), Elaine Henderson, Starla Lewis...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0209.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Starla Tyler, Monique Henderson (keynote speaker), Elaine Henderson, Starla Lewis (featured speaker), Brian and Rose Mooney<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kelly Jenkins-Pultz, Mary Rauner, Diane Stocker, Bill Gore (Vincent Andrunas)\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0162.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Kelly Jenkins-Pultz, Mary Rauner, Diane Stocker, Bill Gore<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"4\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Terri-Ann Skelly, Danette Ruggiero, Liese Cornwell, Tonya Mantooth, Melanie Kartalija...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0190.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Terri-Ann Skelly, Danette Ruggiero, Liese Cornwell, Tonya Mantooth, Melanie Kartalija<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"5\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Michael Alpert, Kree Brown, Dede Alpert, Marti Kranzberg (Vincent Andrunas)\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0177.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Michael Alpert, Kree Brown, Dede Alpert, Marti Kranzberg<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"6\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alexandra Durant, Olivia Delisser, Carol Dedrich (Girl Scouts San Diego...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0220.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Alexandra Durant, Olivia Delisser, Carol Dedrich (Girl Scouts San Diego CEO), Laura MacKinnon Chapman (featured speaker; Women\u2019s Museum of California president), Caitlin Ledford Cannon<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"7\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sue Simone, Peggy Budd, Carol and Joel Ewan (Vincent Andrunas)\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0167.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Sue Simone, Peggy Budd, Carol and Joel Ewan<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"8\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"John Freeman, Maria Velasquez, Lynn Stedd-White, Dani Dawson, Bob Morris...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0142.jpg\" \/>\n<p>John Freeman, Maria Velasquez, Lynn Stedd-White, Dani Dawson, Bob Morris<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"9\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Susan Hitchcock, Karen Stock, Anna Laurel, Lise Markham, Jane Fetter...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0148.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Susan Hitchcock, Karen Stock, Anna Laurel, Lise Markham, Jane Fetter<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"10\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Standing: Andrea da Rosa (S.D. History Center trustee), Caroline Wohl...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0130.jpg\" \/>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"11\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Adrienne Nims provided musical entertainment (Vincent Andrunas)\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0191.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Adrienne Nims provided musical entertainment<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"12\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Standing: Michelle Rosa, Diane Hazard, Judy Mantle. Seated: Betty Peabody,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0121.jpg\" \/>\n<p>Standing: Michelle Rosa, Diane Hazard, Judy Mantle. Seated: Betty Peabody, Rachel Peniche.<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"13\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Elizabeth Hensley Chaney (S.D. History Center grant writer), Ashley Gardner,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0115.jpg\" \/>\n<p>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)<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"14\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-13\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A sampling of the desserts offered (Vincent Andrunas)\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DMT-L-SDWH-1127-0098.jpg\" \/>\n<p>A sampling of the desserts offered<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 14<\/p>\n<p>George Lane, Vickie Turner, Carrie Layton, Dr. Gianne Brintwood, Brad Benter<br \/>\n(Vincent Andrunas)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>The milestone event also celebrated the completed merger of the Women\u2019s Museum of California into the San Diego History Center, creating a unified home for women\u2019s history in this region, according to a news release.<\/p>\n<p>The launch was enhanced by the announcement of a $1 million pledge of support from the Peggy &amp; Robert Matthews Foundation, which will support the History Center\u2019s REIMAGINE Campaign. As part of its future plans, the San Diego History Center will create a gallerydedicated to women\u2019s history and recognize the significant contributions of Peggy Matthews to the San Diego History Center and her connection to Balboa Park and this region.<\/p>\n<p>The evening also honored the past San Diego Women\u2019s Hall of Fame inductees\u2014trailblazers whose leadership and vision have shaped the region\u2014while outlining the Center\u2019s forward- looking mission. Olympic gold medalist and 2009 Women\u2019s Hall of Fame inductee Monique Henderson delivered a powerful keynote address.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSan Diego\u2019s future is stronger when we understand the full sweep of its past,\u201d said Debra L. Cushman-Parrish, chair elect, San Diego History Center Board of Trustees, in the news release. \u201cBy establishing the Center for Women\u2019s History, we\u2019re committing to the continued preservation, research, exhibitions, and education that keep women\u2019s contributions visible, accessible, and central to our region\u2019s story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Center builds on the rich legacy of the Women\u2019s Museum of California,\u201d added Sandra Maas, SDHC Board of Trustee and past president of the Women\u2019s Museum of California, in the news release. \u201cWe\u2019re expanding partnerships, advancing collection, and creating exhibitions, programs and events that invite students, families, lifelong learners and tourists to engage with local women\u2019s history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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 &amp; Society.\u00a0 Visit www.sandiegohistory.org for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"George Lane, Vickie Turner, Carrie Layton, Dr. Gianne Brintwood, Brad Benter (Vincent Andrunas) Starla Tyler, Monique Henderson (keynote&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":388911,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5134],"tags":[5229,1582,276,7350,7807,3549,7264,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-388910","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-diego","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-ca","10":"tag-california","11":"tag-del-mar-times","12":"tag-del-mar-times-news","13":"tag-san-diego","14":"tag-sandiego","15":"tag-united-states","16":"tag-united-states-of-america","17":"tag-unitedstates","18":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","19":"tag-us","20":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115573985092287818","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/388910","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=388910"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/388910\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/388911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=388910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=388910"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=388910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}