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Programs
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Special Events
Overland Mail 150th Anniversary 1857-2007 This year will mark the 150th anniversary of the San Antonio to San Diego Overland Mail route. The SA&SD route was the first intercontinental communication link joining the newly-won western territories with the Midwest and the East Coast. The Butterfield Stage route followed in 1858. The route crosses some 35 miles of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Parklands. To commemorate this historical accomplishment, a number of agencies have joined forces to offer a full array of fun events including everything from road tours and equestrian trips along the historic route to a weekend celebrating the arrival of the mail in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park August 31 and September 1. Here’s the schedule:
August 31 - September 1: Celebrating the West on the Move: 150th Anniversary of Overland Mail in Old Town San Diego September 15: Driving Tour to Stage Station Sites-Warner’s Ranch to Old Town San Diego To register for the June 9 and September 15 tours, and to see details about the other events and registration, click here for the PDF flyer or call us at 760.767.4063 Station Sites – Warner’s Ranch to Temecula Participants will drive their own cars an estimated 50 miles along this historic stage route in north San Diego and Riverside County with noted Overland Mail Route historians Phil Brigandi and Steve Van Wormer. Learn about the link that was the first regular communication and transportation for the continental United States. Pre-registration required. September 15: Driving Tour to Stage Station Sites – Warner’s Ranch to Old Town San Diego Participants will drive an estimated 70 miles along the historic stage route covering the stretch from Warner Ranch to Old Town San Diego. Join noted Overland Mail Historians Steve Van Wormer and Chris Wray as they discuss life on the Overland Mail route. Registration is required. Date: September 15 Time:10 am to 4 pm Location: Participants will meet at Warner’s Ranch on San Felipe Road (County S-2) at 10:00 am. Tour will end at 4:00 pm in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Fee: Donations to Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute appreciated. Click here for the PDF flyer. Visit-->> http://www.parks.ca.gov/?id=5520&page_id=24437#parkname
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