The San Diego Archaeological Center announces a lecture by Richard L. Carrico, "The Battle of San Pasqual December 1846: Looking for Facts through the Historical Haze of Gun Smoke", on Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM The event will be held at the San Diego Archaeological Center located at 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027.
Ever wonder what really happened at the Battle of San Pasqual in 1846? Who really won the battle between Andres Pico's Californios and General Kearny's American forces? What was Kearny's objective? How many men did he lose in the ill-fated skirmish? What was the role of the Kumeyaay at the village of San Pasqual? Who was the mysterious Indian, Andre, who accompanied Kit Carson to seek reinforcements? Local historian, anthropologist, and professor Richard L. Carrico will offer answers to these questions and more.
In the context of the overall events and battles of the Mexican-American War, the Battle of San Pasqual played a relatively minor role. However, in the history of California, especially the history of Southern California, the battle is of military and political importance. The participation of Californio and American leaders along with local Native American people (primarily Kumeyaay/Ipai and Luise?o), gives the battle special significance in California's cultural history. The battle site can still be visited today in San Diego County.
Following the lecture, Mr. Carrico will be available to sign copies of his newly revised edition of Strangers in a Stolen Land: The Indians of San Diego County from Prehistory to the New Deal.
Admission/Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members.
Location:
San Diego Archaeological Center
16666 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
Saturday, November 8 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)
You may purchase tickets online at www.sandiegoarchaeology.org To register for the event or for more information, please contact Cara Ratner at or phone:(760) 291-0370.
Ever wonder what really happened at the Battle of San Pasqual in 1846? Who really won the battle between Andres Pico's Californios and General Kearny's American forces? What was Kearny's objective? How many men did he lose in the ill-fated skirmish? What was the role of the Kumeyaay at the village of San Pasqual? Who was the mysterious Indian, Andre, who accompanied Kit Carson to seek reinforcements? Local historian, anthropologist, and professor Richard L. Carrico will offer answers to these questions and more.
In the context of the overall events and battles of the Mexican-American War, the Battle of San Pasqual played a relatively minor role. However, in the history of California, especially the history of Southern California, the battle is of military and political importance. The participation of Californio and American leaders along with local Native American people (primarily Kumeyaay/Ipai and Luise?o), gives the battle special significance in California's cultural history. The battle site can still be visited today in San Diego County.
Following the lecture, Mr. Carrico will be available to sign copies of his newly revised edition of Strangers in a Stolen Land: The Indians of San Diego County from Prehistory to the New Deal.
Admission/Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members.
Location:
San Diego Archaeological Center
16666 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
Saturday, November 8 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)
You may purchase tickets online at www.sandiegoarchaeology.org To register for the event or for more information, please contact Cara Ratner at or phone:(760) 291-0370.
