Learn about the amazing homes, owners, builders, residents, neighborhoods, and artists associated with this year's tour! The History, Art & Architecture of Mt. Nebo, Boulder Heights, and Porter Hill. La Mesa Dale School Auditorium 4370 Parks Avenue, La Mesa Presenter: Jim Newland - historian and author "Images of America: La Mesa" Roundtable admission is free […]
Learn about the latest Arcadia Press Postcard Series book, Lost California, from its author Erik Beck. The postcards in this book reflect a hidden past of California that exists now only on the page. From college gates at Stanford destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and hotels in Catalina, Santa Barbara, and Oakland ravaged by fire […]
Join La Mesa History Center partner, the La Mesa Village Association, for their annual La Mesa Oktoberfest. This event has been attracting Oktoberfest revelers from across Southern California since 1973 and provides festive live music and community activities. This event is scheduled for September 29th (4 - 10pm), September 30th (10am - 10pm), and October 1st (12 […]
Join us at the McKinney House to learn about heading back to school in previous eras. This kid-friendly event will include crafts and hands-on activities.
Stop by and say "Hi!" at the La Mesa History Center table at the Mt. Helix Food and Wine Festival.
Stop by the La Mesa History Center table at the La Mesa Farmers' Market in La Mesa Village.
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, […]
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.
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.
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 […]