Land of the First People Outdoor Exhibits

Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok Land of the First People Area

The Iipay ~ Tipay Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok (Land of the First People) area is open to the public. Come and explore this area of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park!


 

Old Town Working Group & Interpretive Summary

A rendering of what the area will look like when it is completed.

California State Parks has been meeting with the Old Town Working Group since 2013 to discuss interpretation and education for the Land of the First People Exhibit Area—called Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok —at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.  This Working Group has been instrumental in providing an opportunity for the Kumeyaay Nation to shape the interpretation of Kumeyaay culture and their connections to the San Diego River and to Old Town San Diego.

The Old Town Working Group is comprised of representatives of the Kumeyaay Nation, including leaders from:

Virtual Walking Tour

Digitally walk around the new Iipay~Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok (Land of the First People) area and you can even look at all the signs scattered through the area.

 

Map of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

This map shows the entirety of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, including Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok in the bottom right corner.

 

Map of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Land of the First People Digital Tour

Explore this digital tour that will be offered at the site to learn more about The Kumeyaay – San Diego’s First People.



Map tour in full screen.