


| You can have a HAND in history by participating in the Encinitas Historical Society playing card project. Each card has a different local history image. Each deck is $10.00 for non-members and $8.00 for members. HURRY the 1000 limited edition decks will sell fast. They will also be available for sale at the Poinsettia Street Fair. Sunday, November 23, 2008 |

| HISTORY OF PLAYING CARDS Playing cards came to the United States in the 1800's. At that time trains sold playing cards with pictures of them, so the train passengers could see the scenes of the areas that their train trip would pass through. |