Community history, museum, archives
We promote, collect and educate on and about the history of Greater La Mesa area for the benefit of the community through the McKinney House Museum, Historical Archives and public programs.
Get your tickets at https://lamesahistory.com/event/silent-movie-night/
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. Second Thursdays from 7pm - 8pm. June 11, July 9 and August 13, 2026. At Bougies Cheese Shop in the Historic Levy House, 4679 Date
Not one of our best images but hopefully you can see enough to make a good guess on when and where this was taken...#WhereIsItWednesday #lamesavillage
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.
Join us for food and fun as we wrap up our celebration of 50 years of the La Mesa History Center and commemorate 250 years of the United State of America! Our family friendly event will include a photo booth, games and crafts! RSVP RSVP so we can plan food
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!
