La Jolla Historical Society

La Jolla Historical Society opens landmark to public

(June 23, 2009) Whether it’s pets or reminiscing about past summers the La Jolla Historical Society is offering the public a unique look back at the life and people associated with our town beginning with its 1887 founding.

Beginning Thursday, July 2nd, the landmark Wisteria Cottage at 780 Prospect Street in La Jolla is opening to the public with free admission on Thursdays and Fridays from 12-4 pm as part of its continuing efforts to expand the accessibility to the Society’s collections as well as showcase its growing exhibition program.  Six exhibitions running concurrently in the various rooms throughout the Cottage are:

In the Main Gallery The Scripps Legacy: Story of a La Jolla Family highlights one of the most influential and philanthropic names in the community’s history while, Humble Beginnings: The Early Days of La Jolla provides an overview of the 1887 founding of La Jolla up through the 1920’s.  Both exhibitions close in the fall.

Two exhibits back by popular demand but in abridged versions are Merchants & Memories: Reflections of La Jolla’s Business Community Heritage and By the Beautiful Sea: A Photographic History of Summers in La Jolla, 1870-1930.  These exhibitions will close in September.

The final two exhibitions, scheduled to close in August, take a look back at the early animals of La Jolla.  Pets of the Past: Animals La Jollans Have Loved features images of everything from dogs to donkeys originally displayed during La Jolla “Pet Parade” on May 16th.  Mooo!: Cows & Dairies in Early La Jolla is a photographic display of La Jolla’s life as a “cow town.”  

If you are interested in joining the La Jolla Historical Society’s team of volunteers assisting with the exciting expansion of its exhibition program, please contact the Society at (858) 459-5335, Ext. 3 or by email at volunteer@lajollahistory.org.

La Jolla Historical Society
La Jolla’s connection to its rich heritage, the La Jolla Historical Society's offices and archives are located at 7846 Eads Avenue, La Jolla and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The Historic Wisteria Cottage, located at 780 Prospect Street is open to the public this summer on Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 4 pm. (858) 459-5335.  www.lajollahistory.org.