The SOHO curatorial team is excited to announce the opening of History Collectors: SOHO Members Share their Collections on March 20 at the Marston House. This charming exhibit will feature a beautiful collection of American hand painted porcelain, generously loaned by Carol Davis. Opening day coincides with another special event, "The Fine Art of Tea & Chocolate: A Tasting Experience," at 1pm at the museum.

This is the inaugural exhibit in our History Collectors  series, which celebrates the rich and varied collections of SOHO members. SOHO would like to thank all our members for your continued support, which includes making this fascinating series possible. We look forward to sharing some of the exquisite historical artifacts and pieces of art you have collected over the years.

Highlights of our display of Carol's collection include...   (Read more)

The fate of the Truax House in Bankers Hill, the topic of many recent conversations, offers a case study about the importance for a transparent public process to dispose of surplus municipal properties. This city-owned building at 2513 Union Street is valued for its historical associations with the LGBTQ community, in addition to San Diego's 1922 mayor, and still has potential to serve as a south entrance...   (Read  more)

The quest for signage identifying Warner-Carrillo Ranch House near Warner Springs has been won! The culmination of four years of effort and coordination among several entities, five historical landmark signs with arrows and mileage now direct guests to the adobe ranch house. There are two signs along Route 79, two signs to mark each entrance on San Felipe Road, and one to the east, at the intersection of San Felipe with Montezuma Valley Road. SOHO is especially grateful.. . (Read more)