DOWNEY -- The Downey Historical Society will host the 2009 Conference of California Historical Societies Southern Symposium, scheduled this weekend, March 6-7.The event begins today with registration from noon to 5 p.m. The day's highlight is a dinner and program at 7 p.m. John Vincent, president of the Downey Historical Society, will be the speaker. He'll give a slide presentation of the history of Downey. For information on pricing, reservations, and scheduled events, call Ann Shea at (562) 408-6959 or e-mail ashea@caaamuseum.org. ********** Published: March 6, 2009 - Volume 7 - Issue 46