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Mission Hills Heritage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving historic Mission Hills since 2004

For 100 years, Mission Hills has enjoyed a thriving commercial and residential community. Mission Hills Heritage supports redevelopment that fits the character, style and scale of our neighborhood that is accompanied by needed public facilities and infrastructure. What we do:
• Promote the history and charm of Mission Hills
• Protect the historic character of the neighborhood
• Preserve the history of Mission Hills and its historic homes

10/27/2026

Lot's of SPOOKTACULAR decorations in beautiful, historic Mission Hills. Happy Halloween from Mission Hills Heritage.

10/23/2026

Pioneer Park - From Cemetery to Community Park
Do you know where the bodies are buried in Mission Hills?
Established around 1876, Calvary Cemetery was San Diego’s second Catholic burial ground. After its final burials around 1960, the neglected cemetery was converted into a community park. Although most headstones were removed, an estimated 1,800–4,000 bodies remain beneath the grass and playground. Notable figures buried here include San Diego pioneers Juan Bandini and Antonio Ubach.
The cemetery featured a caretaker's building that held critical burial records for the site.tion: In 1939, a fire broke out and destroyed the caretaker's house along with all of the historical burial records housed inside

Photo by Heather Kane

09/04/2026

✨ We’ve been getting lots of questions about this year’s home tour — so here is everything you need to know! Still have questions? — of course, we’d love to hear from you. Our DMs are open.

08/21/2026

✨ Interior views from some of Mission Hills’ very own Mid-Century Modern gems. ✨

🎟️🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for our Annual Historic Home Tour, focusing exclusively on Mid-Century Modern architecture for the first time ever.

📆 September 26, 2026 🔗 in bio

Or https://www.missionhillsheritage.org/event/home-tour-weekend-19th-annual-home-tour/

📸 Photo credits: Luca Prodi & Ollie Paterson

08/15/2026

🎟️🎟️ The Wait Is Over—Tickets Are Now On Sale For A Very Special Historic Home Tour! 🎟️🎟️

💫 For the first time, we’re dedicating the entire tour to Mission Hills’ remarkable collection of Mid-Century Modern Homes. We’re not sure when we’ll offer a tour like this again – If you love Mid-Century Modern architecture, this is one you won’t want to miss! 💫

On tour day, you’ll step inside several architecturally significant residences, including homes by Frederick Liebhardt, Lloyd Ruocco, and Homer Delawie. Plus, guests are invited to conclude their experience at the Robertson House, a Lloyd Ruocco that has never before been open to the public. The house will also feature a Mid-Century Modern furniture exhibit, including pieces by Eames and John Lloyd Wright, along with paintings by San Diego modernist Richard Marks.

📆Saturday, Sept 26th | Historic Home Tour
🕰️10am - 4pm | $50 MHH Members - $60 Non-Members 🔗 in bio.

*The tour is self-guided, with docents at each home to share its history and architectural details.

08/13/2026

We’ve been keeping a little secret…

The 2026 Historic Home Tour is coming September 26. We’re opening the doors to some truly special Mission Hills homes—and we can’t wait to show you what’s inside.

🏡 Tickets go on sale this weekend.

Follow along—we’ll be sharing the first sneak peeks very soon.

08/05/2026

A beautiful example of preservation in action! ✨

Mission Hills United Methodist Church has unveiled new historically appropriate signage that complements its iconic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Designed in custom copper to naturally patina over time, the sign honors the church’s rich history while enhancing one of Mission Hills’ most recognizable landmarks.

Join the community for the dedication on Sunday, August 9, following the 10:00 a.m. worship service (approximately 11:00 a.m.).

Congratulations to Mission Hills United Methodist Church on this thoughtful investment in preserving the character of our neighborhood!

07/01/2026

Happy 250th Independence Day from Mission Hills Heritage!

Many historic homes are already displaying the red, white and blue! It's almost time to fire up the BBQ and get ready to celebrate with family and friends.

This year is exceptionally special since it is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! You will probably see vintage decorations across the neighborhood this year.

For more info on the celebration at Pioneer Park, right here in Mission Hills, visit: https://www.missionhillstowncouncil.org/what-we-do/events/4th-of-july/

06/29/2026

New to Mission Hills? Lived here for years? Somewhere in between?

Join us at El Sueño for a relaxed summer happy hour and meet the neighbors helping preserve and shape the character of Mission Hills.

Make new connections, learn more about the community, and enjoy your first drink on us.

Where: El Sueño, 2836 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110
When: Thursday, July 23 | 05:30 PM–07:30 PM

RSVP Ticket required to attend. Tickets are limited to 1 ticket per person & 1 per order.

06/16/2026

Mission Hills Heritage recognizes National Pride Month!

June is National Pride month and this years theme is "For All of Us," a reference to the quote by LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson: "There is no pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.
The theme emphasizes unity, inclusion, and love and safety for everyone.

The San Diego Pride Festival will take place July 11-19, 2026, see https://sdpride.org for more details.

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San Diego, CA
92103

Website

http://MissionHillsHeritage.org/

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