Del Mar History Tour
Del Mar Mayor Terry Sinnott welcomed the third grade classes from Del Mar Heights elementary school on June 6, 2017. The students and teachers walked to the Visitor Center on Camino Del Mar where the Mayor gave an introduction and explanation of local government and the historically significant places in town.The students have been studying local history and the tour is the final chapter in the program. The stroll through town had stops at the Library (formerly the first church in Del Mar) and the recently renovated historic photo gallery upstairs in the iconic Stratford Square Building. There was a refreshment break at Seaside Yogurt where proprietor John treated the children to a taste of their choice, then a procession on to the old Train Station where owner Rande Turner gave gave an insider’s view of the station manager’s living quarters. The students brushed up on their math skills while totaling their weights on the antique cargo scales. An in depth tour of the Lifeguard Station and Safety Center provided insight into a lifeguard’s duties and and their state of the art equipment.A highlight at the end of the day was a visit from the Del Mar Fire Department and the Park Ranger at Powerhouse Park. A question and answer period with the first responders allowed the children to learn about the various services they provide, and allowed them to have a hands on experience with the fire truck and Ranger vehicle. Following the action packed day the students returned to school via school district busses. The annual 3rd grade history tour started over 10 years ago with a suggestion from the Del Mar Village Association which is pleased to sponsor the event each year.By: Karen Powell