History Roundtable Lecture Series
Come learn about Mt. Nebo and Eastridge, La Mesa’s exclusive hillside and hilltop residential neighborhoods. LMHS President and historian Jim Newland and Modern San Diego's Keith York will present on the History of Mt. Nebo and La Mesa's Mid Century Modern legacy.
13th Annual Home Tour
Join us for our 13th Annual Historic Home Tour, "Modern Mud!" This year's tour features Adobe, Mid-Century, and Classic style homes in La Mesa's Eastridge and Mt. Nebo neighborhoods. Saturday, November 3rd 9am-3pm
Volunteer with the Society!
Volunteer with the Society - whether you have three hours a week or three hours a year we can use your help Opportunities include Home Tour docents, McKinney House docents, archives volunteers and more.
Visit McKinney House Museum and Archives
McKinney House Museum Open 2nd and 4th Saturdays 1 - 4 pm Research Archives Open Saturdays 1 - 4pm CLOSED holiday weekends
Business and Commerce
Today's downtown Village is the historic core of long-standing businesses. Re-discover our commercial heritage.
Civic
Celebrations
From parades to Easter Sunrise services, La Mesa has a great tradition of community-wide events and celebrations. Re-live the memories.
People and Families
Artist poet Mary Garfield, with family c. 1925, penned city's motto "Jewel of the Hills. Learn more about noted La Mesa families and residents.
More Popular Views
Rediscover lost, but not forgotten, places and stories from La Mesa’s past such as this warmly remembered movie-theater–opened in 1948 near the corner of La Mesa Blvd and University Avenue.
From one-room Allison School (opened in 1895) to Grossmont (1920) and Helix (1951) High Schools, churches and other government agencies and civic organizations, La Mesa boasts a proud tradition. Re-live these shared institutions.
La Mesa’s architectural heritage features both commercial and residential structures such as this distinctive building located at Palm and La Mesa Blvd. Research historical buildings and houses at our archives