Escondido History Center

The second largest history museum in San Diego County, the Escondido History Center was founded as the Escondido Historical Society on February 3, 1956 and incorporated on June 28. In 1975, Heritage Walk was established, incorporating the barn, a windmill, wagon, and blacksmith shop. In 1978, a Victorian house from Ivy St. was moved here, but it was lost to arson in 1979 and in 1980, the Hoffman House was donated to replace it. In 2006, our name was changed to the Escondido History Center.

Escondido History Center

Museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting our community’s history.

List of Grantees

  • Bernardo Elementary School

  • Del Dios Middle School

  • Reveal Escondido Creek

  • Ubiquitous Music Incorporated

Contact Us

For more information or to join today, contact us at hello@escondidocommunity.foundation or (619) 764-8602.

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