Saturday, November 7, 2026
A Legacy of Platinum Properties
One remarkable day to experience La Mesa’s heritage of historic homes, architecture, décor, landscapes, and the stories behind them.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Historic homes, remarkable interiors, and preserved landscapes.
About La Mesa History Center
We promote, collect and educate on and about the history of the Greater La Mesa area for the benefit of the community through the McKinney House Museum, Historical Archives and public programs.
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Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9am to 3pm “ARTISTS & OFFICERS” featuring Platinum Properties of Grossmont Colony & Mt. Helix Get Your Tickets Now for the La Mesa History Center’s 20th Annual Home Tour This year the History Center presents for our Platinum event: “Artists and Officers” featuring classic
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Volunteers Needed The 20th Annual La Mesa History Center Home Tour will be our biggest fundraiser and most anticipated event of the year! As we gear up for another incredible tour on Saturday, November 7th, we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this
Saturday, November 7, 2026 One Remarkable Day to Experience La Mesa’s Heritage of Historic Homes Join In Another Year of Sharing and Honoring More Platinum Properties This November 7th La Mesa History Center’s Home Tour marks its 20th event sharing insider access into some of the community’s
Community
Volunteer as a docent for our Nov. 7 Historic Home Tour for half a day and enjoy the tour the other half. #lamesa #volunteersmakeadifference https://www.lamesahistory.com/volunteers/ Link to original Instagram post
Don't you love this one? Where and when do you think this was taken? #WhereIsItWednesday #cowsintheyardagain Link to original Instagram post
La Mesa History Center Home Tour Fans Support Our Partners at Mission Hills Heritage for their 19th Annual Historic Home Tour: Mid-Century Modern in Mission Hills This year’s Historic Home Tour is a special one: for the first time, MHH’s is dedicating their entire tour to Mission
Walking Tour
Our mobile app is the best companion for the 12-plaque walking tour: map-first, plaque-focused, and with location-aware guidance.
12 plaque stops
Use the app for the best route, plaque details, and walking directions.
Programs
Join board members James Newland and Veronica Martzahl as they illuminate the realities of historic preservation and share information on History Center services and activities.
Experience La Mesa’s pioneering motion picture roots with San Diego organist Russ Peck accompanying historic silent films on the San Diego Theater Organ Society’s historic Wurlitzer 4/24 Theater Pipe Organ.
Join board members Veronica Martzahl and James Newland as they bring La Mesas fascinating history to life and share information on History Center services and activities.
Outlook Avenue
Looking Back and Moving Forward - Veronica Martzahl looks back at the tremendous progress the La Mesa History Center has accomplished in the past four years through the dedication and efforts of its committed Board and enthusiastic membership.
From stamped sidewalks to sold-out home tours, the La Mesa History Center is hitting the ground running in 2026!
Another busy summer has flown by for the La Mesa History Center and what a tremendous summer it was. Around sixty of our members gathered for our Annual Meeting on June 29th to kick off our year-long 50th anniversary celebration! We launched our new exhibit highlighting our anniversary year!