Jeanice Lee talks with Cynthia Castañeda, Executive Director of the Escondido History Center. Castañeda shares how they preserve local history, historic buildings, and cultural artifacts for the community. Castañeda discusses the center’s museums, historic structures, educational programs, school tours, blacksmith demonstrations, and rotating exhibits. She also shares the organization’s mission to connect new generations with local history and its plans for expanded community events and engagement. Listeners will enjoy hearing about the original 1894 Escondido library, a Victorian wedding dress preserved from the Hoffman family, and hands-on blacksmith experiences for children. (EscondidoHistory.org)
Original airdate: 10/18/2026
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Jeanice joined K-LOVE in 2009 and she covers Southern California, Arizona and Hawai'i, including major markets Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
