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