Meet Me at the McKinney House - Second Saturday event
Stop by the McKinney House on Saturday July 13th between 1:00 and 4:00pm for our Second Saturday event, highlighting our brand new exhibit featuring the life of Thelma Dixie Kuche, […]
Stop by the McKinney House on Saturday July 13th between 1:00 and 4:00pm for our Second Saturday event, highlighting our brand new exhibit featuring the life of Thelma Dixie Kuche, […]
Join us for a fascinating exploration of Grossmont and Mt. Helix's mid-century architectural heritage supporting the La Mesa History Center's "Peaks of Preservation" Home Tour. Renowned historian and author Jim […]
The La Mesa History Center proudly presents our 18th Annual Home Tour, “Peaks of Preservation,” featuring awe-inspiring homes in Grossmont/Mt Helix with breathtaking views, period decor, inspiring architecture, artistic gems, […]
Stop by the La Mesa History Center's table at one of San Diego’s only neighborhood street fairs. The village of Rolando welcomes all to celebrate the diversity that exists in […]
As part of the La Mesa Earth Day festivities, the McKinney House will open early on Saturday, April 19th. Stop by for a tour of the house and pick up […]
Community archiving is a form of collaborative practice in which archivists, historians, and community members work together to document local and community histories and build unique archival collections. Community members […]
Be sure to turn out for the La Mesa Flag Day parade and give a wave to the volunteers and Board members representing the La Mesa History Center in this […]
Save the Date! Join the La Mesa History Center for a special 50th Anniversary Celebration Picnic. More details coming soon!
Join us at the La Mesa Farmers' Market to learn more about the upcoming Roundtable and 2025 Home Tour.
James Newland, historian and author, will preview seven of downtown La Mesa’s most notable landmark properties, and the architects, builders, institutions, and prominent La Mesans that made them home.