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Explore "Garden of the Dead" in March
March/April 2020
In commemoration of San Diego's 250th Anniversary, the House of Spain will present a lecture about El Jardín del Rey's historical significance followed a week later by a guided walk of the grotto at Presidio Park.
The walk will be led by noted historian Alex Bevil through Presidio Park's historic and nearly forgotten "Garden of the Dead." Located in the present grotto area of Presidio Hill Park, the former Franciscan Gardens contain several important if forgotten historic sites associated with Spain's contributions to San Diego's founding between 1769 and 1774.
Lecture
El Jardín del Rey: San Diego's Garden of the Dead
Sunday, March 15, from 5-6:30pm
Takes place at the House of Spain/Casa de España, located in Balboa Park's Palisades area at 2168 Pan American Road East.
 Various historic sites on the walk include the "Spanish Camp," where the four divisions of the Sacred Expedition gathered to plan the placement of military forts and religious missions at San Diego and Monterey. The area also contains the site of a corral, where the first domesticated horses, mules, and cattle brought into California were held. |
Walk
Saturday, March 21, from 9-11am
Located on a grassy terrace in Presidio Park's westernmost corner, the grotto is adjacent to a Presidio Park utility building just off Taylor Street and Presidio Drive. While street parking is limited, there is free parking just up Presidio Drive near the Serra Cross. There is also free Saturday parking at the Caltrans Building three blocks to the southwest at Taylor and Juan Streets.
Do not park at the Presidio Recreation Center's parking lot, it is a tow away zone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking in rain, wind, or sunshine.
The events are free, but RSVP to the House of Spain at rsvp2hos@gmail.com. For more information, contact Alexander D. Bevil at alexdbevil@gmail.com.
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