About the Boosters of Old Town
San Diego State Historic Park
The Boosters of Old Town (BOOT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of interpretive programs within Old Town San Diego State Historical Park (OTSDSHP). BOOT sponsors interpretive activities that reflect life in San Diego through 1820 to 1872. It generates income through fund raising activities, primarily through its store and historic tours. Funds raised by BOOT stay within the Park; they are not returned to the California General Fund. Funds are distributed to interpretive programs by the BOOT Board of Directors in response to proposals submitted by State Park Staff or by volunteers working on projects under staff direction.
BOOT provides funds for several major events within OTSDSHP. These are: A Day with the Women of Old Town in the spring, an Old Fashioned 4th of July in the summer, Fiestas Patrias in the Fall, and Holiday in the Park during the Christmas Season . In addition, BOOT sponsors several ongoing activities and living history events such as the blacksmiths' shop, the woodworkers' shop, the Descendants of Old Town genealogy workshops, and City Guard Band concerts.
BOOT also provides funds for volunteer and paid staff to attend training events. Funds are also made available to supplement park aide salaries and smaller park operational needs as well, such as garden tools, furniture, signs etc. BOOT also publishes its newsletter, the Poppy Paper and maintains this website.
The Boosters of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is a non-profit corporation under contract to the State Park.
Contact Information
4002 Wallace St. San Diego, California
92110
Information line for events: 619-293-0117
Park phone: 619-220-5422
Articles of Incorporation ID Number:
1015212 - January 15, 1981
Employer Identification Number: 95-3613121
Status: 501(c)(3)
Board Members
President - Jeannie Ferrell
Vice-president - William
Thorpe
Secretary - Estelle Lauer
Treasurer - Deanna Turton
Membership Chairperson - Tom Young
Members at Large
Jean Antis, Margo Bergen, Cindy Furlong, remove Julie Bell-Gastellum, and Cory Braun, , Jeanette Marlene, .Pat Shook, Marsha Snelling, Lucy and Bill Thorpe, Gary Turton, Robert Wohl, and Mary Ellen and Tom Young
New Membership Information
BOOT membership is open to everyone. The cost is $10.00 for a single annual membership. Family membership is $20.00 and $7.00 for students and seniors. Golden membership is $30.00 and $150.00 for life membership. Active participation of all members is encouraged but not required for membership. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form, below and click the Submit button. Someone will contact you shortly.
Last but not least, BOOT encourages financial support through its membership and through gifts and grants from other individuals and organizations. Please see our link Resources Needed for suggested donations and our Acknowledgement link for recent financial help received
