Old Town: A Little San Diego History

Sean's third grade class

Old Town State Historic Park marks the birthplace of the city of San Diego. The original mission and presidio were nearby; the town developed as retired soldiers and settlers built homes here.

Sean and his best friend Drew getting garbed up for the Old Town Tour

Old Town today depicts early California life during the Mexican and early American periods, 1821-1872. There are some really good Mexican restaurants there too.

Sean's third grade class at the Old Mason Street School getting a taste of what school was like in 1865

California history is a significant topic in third and fourth grade. Last Thursday Sean's third grade class went on a walking tour of Old Town in San Diego and I was one of the moms that accompanied the class.

We missed the typical third grade experience with Steven, it's fun doing third grade with Sean.

- Kathleen