La Mesa History Center at the Mt. Helix Food and Wine Festival
Stop by and say "Hi!" at the La Mesa History Center table at the Mt. Helix Food and Wine Festival.
La Mesa History Center at the La Mesa Farmers’ Market
Stop by the La Mesa History Center table at the La Mesa Farmers' Market in La Mesa Village.
La Mesa History Center Annual Meeting
The La Mesa History Center Board cordially invites you to the Center's Annual Meeting. Festivities are scheduled for Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the McKinney House yard at 8369 University Avenue. Free ice cream from the Sweet Treats Ice Cream truck will be available from 2:00 pm to 3:00pm,... Read More
La Mesa Flag Day Parade
Come cheer on the LMHC as they participate in the 24th Annual La Mesa Flag Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 10:00 am and proceeds through La Mesa Village down La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa History Center at La Mesa Earth Day Festival
Swing by MacArthur Park on Saturday, April 22nd to take part in the City of La Mesa Earth Day Festival and stop by the La Mesa History Center table to learn more about the history of environmental activism in our community.
3rd Saturday Event – What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Our 2nd Saturday event for April is moved to the 3rd Saturday to not conflict with the Easter weekend. On April 15th, stop by the La Mesa History Center for a hands-on look at cooking and kitchen gadgets of the past. A family-friendly event, learn about the historic cooking techniques and tools that would have... Read More
La Mesa History Center at the La Mesa Farmers’ Market
Stop by the La Mesa History Center table at the La Mesa Farmers' Market in La Mesa Village.
Rolando Street Fair
Stop by and say "hi!" at the La Mesa History Center table at the 25th Annual Rolando Street Fair. Visit their site at the button below.
Second Saturday Event – Celebration of the La Mesa Woman’s Club
Tying in with the International Day of the Woman, this event celebrates our acquisition of the La Mesa Woman's Club records. Check out the exhibit in McKinney House and join us for activities including a workshop on preserving your scrapbooks (1:30 pm) and a tea party (2:30). RSVP to info@lamesahistory.com for the tea party.
2nd Saturday Event!
The Past in Your Hands: Handicraft Traditions From Yesterday to Today
McKinney House
8369 University Ave, La Mesa, CA, United States
From rag rugs and crocheted potholders to quilts and handmade lace, discover the many ways the McKinney family made beautiful and useful items for their home. Try your hand at a historic craft to see how similar we are to families long ago! Learn how to recycle t-shirts to make a braided rug, or weave... Read More