The Sikes
Adobe Historic Farmstead
- MISSION STATEMENT -
Located at the gateway to the San Pasqual Valley Agricultural Preserve,
the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead is a City of San Diego Historical Landmark
and a State Point of Historical Interest. It is within the San Dieguito River
Park, a 55-mile long open space greenway and park system extending from the
mountains in Julian to the ocean at Del Mar.
Established about 1870, and featuring one of the area’s oldest adobe
homes from the American era, the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead is a remarkable
survivor of San Diego’s rural history and, as such, has a special role to play
in preserving the legacy of old California.
The San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors
has adopted the following Mission Statement to guide the preservation,
interpretation and operation of the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead.
“The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead is a living history site dedicated
to preserving and interpreting the history of the Sikes family during the
period 1869-1899, as illuminated in their adobe farmhouse and its
surroundings. As an authentically
restored adobe farmstead, the site will vividly depict this pioneer saga. The
farmhouse and grounds will portray the lifestyle of the small community of
farmers in early San Diego County as well as demonstrate early agricultural
efforts to exploit the resources of the San Dieguito River area. The farmstead
will interpret the settling of California through the experiences of the Sikes
family; through the family’s changing fortunes; and through the family’s
relationship to their farm community and to the larger region.
The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead will enlighten and entertain
visitors and will deepen their understanding of early San Diego and Southern
California history. It will serve as an historical, cultural and educational
resource for children and adults in the San Diego region as well as visitors to
the area.”
October, 2003