Tunaman’s Memorial

Shelter Island
San Diego, California

Tuna Fishing Industry Monument

Only 40 spaces left to engrave your loved one on our Tuna Fishing Industry Monument!  If you are interested in honoring those that gave and are still giving their livelihood to the tuna fishing industry please see the application for criteria and questionnaire.

A selected number of names left will be available to purchase for inscribing as well as floor pavers. A criteria is required as well as a history questionnaire form to qualify. Please see application for criteria and questionnaire.

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PHC Hours – Saturday, July 13th

The Portuguese Historical Center will be closed this Saturday – July 13th

Our Officers and many Board of Directors will be in Old Town celebrating San Diego’s 250th Birthday!

This free event is sponsored by the California State Parks, and is located in the Main Plaza at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.  The event begins at 11:00 a.m. and will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

The PHC is hosting a booth of Living History groups providing information about the Portuguese influence here in San Diego.  It promises to be a great event!

PLEASE JOIN US!  

ANNOUNCING …

The 2019 Scholarship Awards have been announced! Please join us in congratulating

  • Gabriella Barbosa
    Capt. John G. Rebelo Educational Scholarship $2,500
    Manuel G. Balelo/Norine Marroquin Scholarship $1,000
  • Paige Virissimo
    Capt. John G. Rebelo Educational Scholarship $2,500
  • Joey Carreon
    Manuel G. Balelo/Norine Marroquin Scholarship $1,000

CLICK HERE for more details!

Events! Events! Events!

The PHC is hosting and supporting many wonderful events and activities in the upcoming months. Our first Walking Tour for 2019, Portuguese Heritage Night with the San Diego Padres, and our Annual Christmas Home Tour. There is something for everyone! 

Don’t miss out! Tickets are available NOW for the Walking Tour & Padres. 

View our CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more details!

Become a Member

The Portuguese Historical Center (PHC) was founded to encourage civic and community involvement in the preservation of Portuguese culture, folklore, and history through:

  • Portuguese Language preservation
  • Continuing education through the PHC’s quarterly Newsletter.
  • Preservation of artifacts, including the Gann photo collection and artifacts from Tuna Hall of Progress and others.
  • Honoring and maintaining the Tunaman’s Memorial on Shelter Island.
  • Honoring our outstanding community leaders and organizations with ongoing displays and presentations.
  • Archiving the many accomplishments of the Portuguese organizations, both locally and worldwide.

Become a Member …CLICK HERE!

Be a Sponsor

The Portuguese Historical Center (PHC) strives to make the Portuguese museum bigger and better. Like most organizations, without the generous monetary donations from the community, the PHC cannot accomplish its goals. Please consider becoming a SPONSOR to help us maintain and improve our Portuguese museum.  Click on the link below for the application, or contact us if you have questions.

BECOME A SPONSOR/MEMBER TODAY!
CLICK HERE!

Tuna Fishing Industry Monument

We have broken ground on our Tuna Fishing Industry Monument!  Please come and see how beautiful it is!  If you are interested in honoring those that gave, and are still giving, their livelihood to the tuna fishing industry please see the application for criteria and questionnaire.

A selected number of names will be available to purchase for inscribing as well as floor pavers. A criteria is required as well as a history questionnaire form to qualify. Please see application for criteria and questionnaire.

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