Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
One of the first things to catch your eye when you enter the east porch and sitting room in the Sikes Farmhouse is the charming blue wallpaper sprinkled with pink roses. This pattern of wallpaper was one of several that was uncovered during the original restoration of the Sikes home in the early 2000’s. The… Read More »
Strategically placed next to a bright window in the east side porch of the Sikes Adobe is an antique Singer Manufacturing Company sewing machine. While there is no definitive evidence that the family owned one, it is conceivable that Eliza Sikes would have made good use of one if it was available to her. Archaeological… Read More »
Two of the most interesting architectural features in the original adobe structure are up high and often commented upon by visitors. The first is the transom opening above the south wall door in the adobe kitchen leading to the formal parlor/sitting room and the second is the cloth or manta ceiling throughout the… Read More »
Homes Stereopticon at the Sikes Historic Farmstead Stereoscopes are an old invention that allows the viewer to perceive a photographic image as 3-D. To achieve this effect two photos are taken with the same focal point, but from different angles. When viewed through two prismatic lenses, adjusted for individual vision requirements, it becomes a single… Read More »
Anita Hissem shares a genealogy and history compilation of the Zenas and Eliza Sikes family written by Ron Hall. From left: Anita, Sikes docent and distant cousin of donors. Steve Hissem, Sikes docent; Jeff Cravath Goshorn, great grandson of Kate and Augustus Cravath with wife, Cathy touring the adobe after delivering the dresser from the… Read More »
On Sunday March 12, local boy scouts completed the requirements to earn their Environmental Science merit badge – which is one of the required badges for the rank of Eagle Scout. At the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, Ranger Jess hosted a three part environmental science project focused on invasive species for the scouts with the… Read More »
This month the David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge is featured on KUSI’s World of Wonder! Ranger Felipe Franco took host David Scott across the bridge and behind the scenes to highlight the bridges importance to our park and the local community. Learn more about the bridge and watch Ranger Franco on his… Read More »
The San Dieguito River Park is seeking a volunteer caretaker(s) who will live onsite in their own RV or trailer at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, located at 12655 Sunset Dr. Escondido, CA 92025. Please view the flier for more information.
Tickets are now on sale for Valentine Teas 2020 at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead! Click here to purchase your ticket. Click the flier below to enlarge:
