Wine & Lecture: From Colton Frog War to Coronado Fairways
· Coronado Historical Association · Coronado
Lecture / talk
The Coronado Historical Association's Wine & Lecture Series presents "The Frog War: The Railroad Battle That Opened Southern California," an illustrated talk by David Mackesey on Southern Pacific's 1883 attempt to isolate San Diego by blocking rival tracks at Colton Crossing and the rail victory that followed. The lecture, which uses historic photographs and covers its effects on Coronado's rise as a resort destination, including the opening of its golf course in 1896, runs from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2026, after a wine and cheese reception beginning at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members, are nonrefundable, and reservations are required; questions can be directed to info@coronadohistory.org or (619) 435-7242.
Summary compiled from listings on San Diego Union-Tribune — Events and Coronado Times – Events.
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