Coronado Historical Association

06/01/2026

Happy Birthday to the ultimate Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe! Today, we fondly remember our 2006 Marilyn at 80 and 2018 exhibitions when CHA proudly hosted The Marilyn Monroe Collection. It was an honor to look back at 1958, when Coronado fell completely in love with Marilyn while she filmed Some Like It Hot at the Hotel del Coronado. Her radiant spirit and connection to Coronado will never be forgotten!

05/31/2026

The Avenue of Heroes Program is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado. Follow the link to learn more about Vice Admiral Brent Bennitt's story! https://bit.ly/3WHjNqY

05/30/2026

What a spectacular Historic Preservation Month! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the stories, architecture, and landmarks that make Coronado so special. From the Preservation Symposium to the Historic Home Tour, it’s been a month to remember.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners, City of Coronado and Coronado MainStreet , for their dedication to protecting our town’s unique character. Together, we are ensuring Coronado’s history has a bright future!

05/30/2026

CHA's last Wine & Lecture of the season is going to be all about the early days of the Navy SEALs. Make sure you sign up soon, because tickets are sure to sell out. Keep up with other heritage happenings by reading the latest edition of Coronado's
Heritage Bulletin!

Join CHA for an engaging evening exploring the origins and evolution of the U.S. Navy SEALs. The lecture will trace the SEALs’ beginnings with the Underwater Demolition Teams during World War II and their emergence in 1958–1959. Guests will hear fascinating stories about what SEAL training was l...

05/28/2026

Now available in our gift shop, Tina Christiansen, a local artist, has created breathtaking wearable art in the form of 100% silk scarves, featuring the iconic Hotel Del Coronado against the backdrop of swirling, orange sky. A perfect add-on for any occasion, these soft pieces of art are sure to enhance any outfit.

05/27/2026

Thank you, everyone, for joining us this week for a deeply moving morning. As part of the One Book, One Coast program, Kay Ochi and Setsuo Iwash*ta shared a powerful look into their families' experiences with Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII. A huge thank you to the Coronado Public Library for hosting this vital program, and to CHA Curator Vickie Stone for beautifully moderating the discussion!

This year's West Coast shared reading selection is They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. Borrow a physical copy at the library or download it on the Libby app today!

05/26/2026

Join the Coronado Historical Association tonight for a special Paint & Sip experience where you’ll create a tile for a community mural. Thank you to all the groups who have already joined us, including Safe Harbor Coronado, Coronado Island Film Festival, Coronado Junior Woman's Club, PEO Chapter UD, and FOCUSforChildren! Sign up here: https://coronadohistory.org/tickets/paint-sip-days

05/26/2026

Be sure to attend today's program at the Coronado Public Library at 11:00 am!

05/25/2026

In Honor of Memorial Day - we thank the servicemen & women on this day of remembrance.

05/24/2026

Join the Coronado Historical Association for a special Paint & Sip experience where you’ll create a tile for a community mural featured in an upcoming exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. No art experience needed — just bring your patriotic spirit! Sign up today and be part of this historic celebration. https://coronadohistory.org/tickets/paint-sip-days/