The San Diego History Center in Balboa Park will celebrate the public opening of its Center for Women's History on Thursday, described as "a new hub for research, exhibitions, preservation and education dedicated to the stories and impact of women in the San Diego region."

The event also marks the merger of the Women's Museum of California into the SDHC.

"San Diego's future is stronger when we understand the full sweep of its past," said Debra L. Cushman-Parrish, chair elect of the SDHC board of trustees. "By establishing the Center for Women's History, we're committing to the continued preservation, research, exhibitions, and education that keep women's contributions visible, accessible, and central to our region's story."

An evening event to mark the occasion will honor the past San D

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