Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society History Connects Us All July 2021 | Newsletter

Tea Towel Map Sponsorships: Last Call! The deadline to be on our commemorative Tea Towel Map was July 1st. We still have a few spaces left, so hurry and reserve your spot while you still can. Businesses and residents are welcome to be a part of this fun piece of memorabilia. Click CLICK HERE to signup for this and other exciting Roaring 20's Gala sponsorship opportunities.

Coffee in the Courtyard Speaker Series After the pandemic hiatus we are happy to announce that we will resume our Coffee in the Courtyard Speaker Series beginning this month. On Friday, July 16, 2021 we welcome Lilian Rice biographer Diane Y. Welch. She will speak to us about the life and times of the remarkable Lilian J. Rice. Space is limited to 30, so CLICK HERE to reserve your spot now! Program: 9:30 - Coffee and refreshments served 10:00 - Program begins 10:45 - Speaker Q&A Session

Upcoming Speaker Series Dates: - Friday, August 20th - program TBD - Friday, September 17th - Fred Grand will speak about RSF's connection to the Kumeyaay, the Osunas and Old Town.

Meet the newest members of the RSFHS Team

Sylvia Ramirez My name is Sylvia Ramirez and I am the Project Archivist at Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society. I am a third generation San Diegan and grew up in Encinitas. Currently I am working towards my Master of History at California State University San Marcos. Public history and archives have become my main area of focus through my graduate studies. As a historian, I acknowledge how important preservation and accessibility is to a community’s history. In working with the collections at RSFHS, it is my goal to fully digitize our valuable holdings in order to share the Rancho Santa Fe history with its residents and those who visit or have an interest in the area in order to connect our past to our future. Sophia Daluraya My name is Sophia Daluraya and I’m working as an intern with Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society. During this past school year I graduated from Del Norte High School and it was during my time there that I found my passion studying History. That being said, I decided that I would love to study the intricate history of the world during my time at college. As a planned History major at UCSD in the Fall, I am extremely excited and grateful to have the opportunity of interning at the RSFHS this summer to expand my knowledge of the local area. In line with the Historical Society’s mission, I hope to be able to help preserve the legacy, stories, and people of the Ranch and I am honored to have the opportunity to do so.

From the Archives . . . Grant's Mobil Service Station Discussions about a mixed-use facility at the entrance to Rancho Santa Fe have been happening since at least 2015. Such plans would include the removal of the only remaining gas station in the Ranch. Did you know that the original Grant's Mobil Service opened in 1966 when Grant Tucker assumed control of the station? Originally owned by Bob Francisco and previously located a block away, the new Grant's Mobil Service was heralded for its Art-Jury approved design. Click here to see more fun photos! - Rancho Santa Fe Living, Aug. 1966

Our Summer Volunteers are here! Thank you to our student and parent volunteers from National Charity League who have been coming twice a week to help us with various archival projects. Their support and help has been tremendous. Thank you also to those of you who have been so generous in purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List. The snacks have been a big hit with the volunteers and there is a waiting list for moms and daughters who want to come help at RSFHS!

Don't forget to reserve your tickets or table now for our Roaring 20’s Gala featuring live music, dancing, Speakeasy and a secret "Lilian" cocktail. Cocktails begin at 6:00pm and dinner starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $250 per person. There are only 350 seats available, so click here to reserve yours.

Roaring 20's Gala Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! Be a part of our historic event while supporting RSFHS with these sponsorship opportunities. Click Here for more details. ☐ Bootleg Sponsor: underwriter for Speakeasy; includes 8 tickets and recognition on map ($25,000) (pending sponsor) ☐ Foxtrot Sponsor: underwriter for 9-piece band; includes 6 tickets and recognition on map ($20,000) ☐ Sidecar Sponsor: underwriter for “Lilian” cocktail served at Gala; includes 4 tickets and recognition on map ($15,000) ☐ Village Map Sponsor: underwriter for tea towel map; includes 2 tickets and recognition on map ($5,000) ☐ Money Bags Sponsor: underwriter for “money bag” décor printed with your logo and recognition on map ($5,000) - TAKEN ☐ Tea Towel Map Placement: your name or business listed on commemorative tea towel map of the Ranch ($250) - ALMOST FULL! All proceeds benefit Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society PO Box 1 | 6036 La Flecha | Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858.756.9291 | info@rsfhs.org | www.rsfhs.org

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