Wine & Lecture: Ellen Browning Scripps
Schedule
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States, California 92118 | Coronado, CA
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The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, February 19th! Enjoy a captivating evening with a fascinating look into the life and legacy of Ellen Browning Scripps (1836–1932)—the celebrated philanthropist who appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1926 after giving away the equivalent of $100 million to institutions such as the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Scripps Memorial Hospital, and Scripps College.This engaging lecture will explore Scripps’s remarkable career as a journalist, her lifelong dedication to social advocacy, and the pivotal role she played in shaping modern philanthropy. We will also highlight the broader legacy of women in philanthropy—a powerful tradition of leadership that continues today.
Join us for a wine & cheese reception at 5:30 pm, followed by the lecture from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Tickets are available now by
Member: $15.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Important Registration Information: Reservations are required. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission.
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