A Gem at the San Diego Historical Society
SAN DIEGO, CA< DWecember 16, 2006. Did you know that the Hope Diamond is one of the most visited museum objects in the world? On January 20, the Costume Council, an auxiliary group of the San Diego Historical Society, will host a spectacular event at Balboa Park's Museum of San Diego History to celebrate the world-renowned Hope Diamond. The Costume Council will welcome Dr. Richard Kurin, Director of the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, as he presents the story of the Diamond. Dr. Kurin will also discuss his acclaimed book, The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem. An autographed copy of the book will be available for purchase. Guests of the evening will be treated to a display of stunning blue designer dresses on loan from prominent society women of San Diego. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the exclusive event fundraiser, a drawing for a beautiful sapphire and diamond pendant necklace designed and donated by Stuart Benjamin Jewelers worth $3,000. True to the theme, special martinis named "Diamond Blue," courtesy of Moet Hennessey USA, will be served at this star-studded evening of elegance.
Do not miss this fabulous event. Please contact the San Diego Historical Society for tickets or more information.
Museum Information:
Museum of San Diego History
Operated by the San Diego Historical Society
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
General information: (619) 232-6203
Web site: www.sandiegohistory.org
Hours: Open daily from 10-5. Research Library and Booth Historical Photograph Archives open Thursday-Saturday, 10-4:30.
Admission: $5 for adults; $4 for seniors, students and military, $2 for children ages 6-17, no cost for children 5 and under.
Credit: This project is funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
About: The San Diego Historical Society is a 501 (c) (3) non profit educational and cultural institution with extensive archives and an ever-growing historical collection.
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