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SOHO Young Preservationists Membership Free
Empowering the Next Generation
May/June 2024

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Are you aged 13 to 17 and passionate about preserving our past while shaping our future? Join us in celebrating National Preservation Month this May by diving into San Diego's historic preservation scene with a free membership to the Young Preservationists group from Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO). Discover meaningful activities, community service opportunities, and new ways to learn while igniting your passion for heritage conservation and cultural stewardship. Young Preservationists are the leaders of tomorrow, and we need your help!

Why become a SOHO Young Preservationists member? Unlock exclusive access, acquire skills and knowledge, and make friends with fellow preservationists and activists. As a member of SOHO's Young Preservationists, you'll enjoy complimentary admission to our wide array of cool events, exhibitions, and immersive tours. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, experience San Diego's rich history in ways you’ll never forget and will want to share.

Membership Benefits include

  • Free admission: Experience SOHO's urban and backcountry museums—the Marston House Museum & Gardens and the Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Museum—as well as discounted tickets to special events, exhibitions, and tours.
  • Educational resources: Enjoy exclusive access to educational materials, workshops, and seminars on history, architecture, teens, and families who lived before us, and preservation.
  • Youth-led events: Opportunities for teens to organize and participate in events tailored to their interests.
  • Community service hours: Recognition for participation in preservation-related community service activities, which can count toward school requirements and enrich a resume.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded peers and professionals in the broad, fascinating field of historic preservation, including experts on San Diego’s past visionary preservationists, people of color, Indigenous peoples, and their cultural legacies.
  • Discounts: Special discounts on unique SOHO merchandise and publications.
  • Hands-on conservation: Roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects that directly impact our county’s cultural landscape, advocating for preservation policies, volunteering on educational or restoration projects, as you actively make a tangible difference.
  • Community building and recognition: Connect with congenial peers, mentors, and professionals who are also passionate about preserving San Diego's heritage and revered historic environment. Your dedication and contributions will be celebrated and recognized, inspiring others to join the preservation movement. Because, as you know, once a historic building or landscape is destroyed, it’s gone forever.

How to join SOHO's Young Preservationists
Becoming a SOHO Young Preservationist member is easy! Sign up for your free membership today. We invite anyone between the ages of 13 and 17 to join us in safeguarding San Diego's significant landmarks and historic character for generations to come.

Preserve San Diego's legacy with us
Together, let's honor the stories, structures, and spirit of San Diego's vibrant diverse and collective history. Join SOHO's Young Preservationists and become a part of a community dedicated to protecting and celebrating our region's architectural, cultural, and historical treasures.

Let's write the next chapter of San Diego’s preservation history together!

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