What makes a neighborhood historic—and why does it matter?
Join us for an engaging evening exploring the ins and outs of historic districts. From quaint main streets to architecturally significant neighborhoods, historic districts help communities preserve character, foster civic pride, and encourage thoughtful stewardship through tools like the Mills Act and the California Historical Building Code.
This lecture will also highlight Coronado’s own historic preservation program, including how to create historic districts, how property owners can benefit from designation, and what recent updates to the municipal code mean for Coronado’s future. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the steps involved in creating a historic district in their own neighborhood.
Whether you’re a homeowner, longtime resident, preservation enthusiast, or simply curious about how communities protect their past, this talk will offer practical insights and local perspective.
Join us on Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 pm for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above!
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($20.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.
About the Speaker
Christine Stokes is the Executive Director of the Coronado Historical Association, a role she has held since joining CHA in 2016. With a B.A. in History from UC Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program, Christine brings a depth of expertise in public history and museum education. Under her leadership, CHA has grown into a financially stable and programmatically vibrant institution. Christine is the careful steward of CHA's historically designated building, a community-centered museum and cultural anchor in Coronado. She supports exhibitions integrated with CHA’s collection of more than 40,000 photographs and artifacts, and champions outreach programs such as the Third‑Grade Junior Historians program. She is committed to adaptive reuse and community-driven stewardship, balancing preservation with thoughtful renewal in Coronado—a place she describes as “a place trapped in time”
