This magnificent museum, built on the crest of what is now the Sherman Heights Historic District, with its views of the bay and downtown San Diego, needs a new foundation. The western wall, with its original brick, is failing.


To further assist the City of San Diego with the needs of this important architectural and cultural gem, the Friends of the Villa Montezuma incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit public benefit corporation in 2006. You can help by becoming a Friend of the Villa Montezuma, Inc., or by making a donation.

 

The Villa Montezuma House Museum

is currently closed for restoration.


This High Victorian symbol of boomtown San Diego, built in 1887 by the mysterious musician and spiritualist Jesse Shepard (later known as author Francis Grierson), is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Favorite Photo Albums


Magnificent

Villa Montezuma Photos


Valentine Tea Party 2009


Dia de los Muertos -

Day of the Dead at the Villa


Membership

Become a partner in the preservation & restoration of the Villa Montezuma by sending your donation today.

  1.     Individual $25

  2.     Professional $50

  3.     Supporting $100

  4.     Patron $250

  5.     Benefactor $500

The Friends of the Villa Montezuma, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit public benefit corporation. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Become a Friends member and get the membership benefits now!   
To download a membership brochure click here.

Programs

TOURS of Sherman Heights Historic District the 1st and 3rd Sunday,

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

with multi-media presentations at

local venues.


ORAL HISTORY PROJECT recording the history of the Villa Montezuma, Jesse Shepard/
Francis Grierson and Lawrence Tonner.


SCRAPBOOK collecting ephemera, letters, photos & stories of people who have enjoyed the Villa Montezuma.

 

Friends of the Villa Montezuma, Inc. © 2006 - 2009

Friends of the Villa Montezuma, Inc.

Contact Information


Mailing Address:

657 20th Street

San Diego CA 92102


Message Line: 619-255-9367


Email Us: Click here


Website: www.VillaMontezuma.org


Museum Location: 1925 K Street San Diego

currently closed for restoration

~ 2008 ~
View From The Villa :: 
Year in Review PDFHome_files/Villa_2008_Year%E2%80%A6eview_web_2.pdf

The Friends of the Villa Montezuma, Inc. is a proud member of the

American Association of Museums and the

Victorian Society in America

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