OLD TOWN STATE PARK HISTORIC SITES

A. El Campo Santo Cemetery. Old Town San Diego's Cemetery, El Campo Santo, has a
long history of macabre. Ghosts there are disturbed as their burial grounds have been
disturbed many times. Yet, strange figures still appear to glow and float above the ground.

1. Find Yankee Jim’ gravesite. What can you read on the plaque?

2. Find Antonio Garra’s gravesite? Who was he? What can you read on the plaque?

B. The Land of the First People: McCoy House Museum and Robinson-Rose House
(the visitor center)
1. What is the name of the First People (Native Americans) who lived here?
Answer:
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2. What name did they have for this area?
Answer:
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C. San Diego Union Newspaper Museum (This structure was the first home of the San
Diego Union newspaper)
1. Who were the two partners who began publishing the San Diego Union, and what
was the name of the press they used?
Answer:
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2. When was the first issue of the San Diego Union printed? Answer:
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D. While you are exploring the park, take a picture with a staff member or volunteer

wearing 1800s clothing and ask the following questions:

Which museum is your favorite and why?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

Do you have a favorite story from Old Town’s history? What is it?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

What do you like most about working or volunteering here in Old Town San Diego?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSUMERISM

Questions to ask consumers (find 3 people) :

1) What are you shopping for today?
2) What is your favorite place here?
3) What is your name? / Can I have your name?
4) Thank you for your time!
Interview notes:
Scavenger hunt pics:
1. Go to Fiesta Del Reyes. Write down the name of one shop / restaurant you find there.

2. Take a group selfie with the carriage.

3. Find an example of an appealing looking ad campaign.

4. Find one essential item.

5. Take a picture of the most expensive and cheapest souvenir you could find.

6. Go into a store that no one in your group has been to before. What does this store sell?

7. Find the store that sells candles. What is their deal/bargain today?

8. Find a store that sells candies and sweets. Choose your guilty pleasure.

9. Take a picture of everyone in your group looking fabulous!

10.Find an item that says “Made in China”

11.Find an item that says “Made in the USA”