Wine & Lecture: From Colton Frog War to Coronado Fairways: How One Railroad Victory Unlocked Paradise

The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the November installment of its Wine & Lecture Series, featuring “The Frog War: The Railroad Battle That Opened Southern California.” Enjoy an engaging evening and discover how Southern Pacific’s attempt to isolate San Diego by blocking rival tracks at Colton Crossing sparked the dramatic 1883 Frog War. Learn how the Santa Fe and California Southern victory shattered the railroad monopoly, transformed transportation to the Southland, and paved the way for Coronado’s rise as a premier resort destination. Through historic photographs and compelling storytelling, this illustrated presentation explores how one pivotal railroad crossing reshaped the region’s future—from ferries and grand hotels to the opening of Coronado’s celebrated golf course in 1896.

Join us on Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 p.m.

Tickets are available now

Member: $20.00 each
Non-Member: $30.00 each

Important Registration Information: Reservations are required. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 619-435-7242.

David Mackesey is the author of the book FROM COUNTRY ESTATE TO COUNTRY CLUB, THE HISTORY OF DIABLO COUNTRY CLUB, is the Club Historian for Carnoustie (Scotland) Golf Club, Historian for Diablo (California) Country Club, and Co-Chair, The Smith Society.