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Making a Difference

How Your Support Helps the Society

The La Jolla Historical Society relies on private funds to endure and thrive, and your generous contribution allows the Society to enrich existing programs and pursue new ventures.

You can donate today online or learn about other ways to give to the La Jolla Historical Society.

Examples of current and future efforts funded with your support include:

Archives and Artifact Collections Preservation (ongoing)
The Society holds thousands of photographs, documents, books, and artifacts highlighting La Jolla's rich history, available to researchers, students and enthusiasts.
Restoration of Historic Wisteria Cottage (future)
One of La Jolla's most treasured and historic landmarks, Wisteria Cottage (known for decades as John Cole's Bookstore) requires restoration and preservation. Upon completion of this work, the Cottage is slated to become the Society's new home. Click here for more information about the Wisteria Cottage's history.
Quarterly Newsletter (current)
Our quarterly newsletter, Timekeeper, is a great source of information for members. Featuring updates on the Society's activities and La Jolla history information, the Society hopes to enhance and expand the publication in the future.
Oral History Program (future)
La Jollans have fascinating stories to tell. By capturing their individual testimonials on video, future generations will be able to discover what made La Jolla the unique beach community it is today.
La Jolla Walking Tours (future)
The Society is developing a walking tour of historic La Jolla for residents and visitors alike. The first phase of the tour's development will be self-guided with future phases envisioned to feature knowledgeable docents and audio recordings.
Education Outreach (future)
To promote interest in local history amongst La Jolla youths, the Society will offer on-site staff presentations to children at local schools. Once restoration of Wisteria Cottage is complete, school groups will be granted free admission and guided tours.
Lecture series (future)
In an effort to bring unique topical discussion to the community, the Society is developing a regular lecture series featuring prominent local historians, artisans, authors, scientists, and leaders.
Development of Public Exhibitions (future)
During Wisteria Cottage's restoration, the Society will be developing a series of new permanent and temporary exhibits focusing on a number of fascinating topics of La Jolla cultural heritage.
Historical Structures Research (current and future)
In an effort to record photographic and written documentation of La Jolla's unique architectural structures, the Society will launch an initiative to expand its current efforts to create histories of our community.
Volunteer Program (current)
The Society's outreach to the community includes numerous volunteer opportunities, including assistance in the archives, fundraising, events, planning committees, photo documentation, docents (future), oral history interviewers, and numerous other engaging activities.
Internship Program (current)
As a strong advocate of learning and community involvement, the Society encourages young people with an interest in history, architecture and preservation to work at the Society through a school-credited internship.

Your interest and support of this cultural and educational institution contributes to our continued growth and benefits our mission of preserving and documenting the great story of La Jolla's rich heritage.Thank you!