Meet Me at the McKinney House "Growing History" event
Stop by the McKinney House yard for a look a the agricultural history of of the area and pick up a free seed starter kit.
Stop by the McKinney House yard for a look a the agricultural history of of the area and pick up a free seed starter kit.
Enjoy holiday refreshments, fun and crafts and a new exhibit! At the MCKINNEY HOUSE MUSEUM located at 8369 University Avenue (at Pine) in La Mesa Village. On Sunday December 10, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Raffle prize drawing at 3:15 pm. Tickets will be available at the event for $10 each. Free and Everyone Welcome
La Mesa History Center partner, the La Mesa Village Association, will host the La Mesa Holiday in the Village event, which will be held on December 2nd from 12 - 9pm and it will be located in the heart of downtown La Mesa on La Mesa Blvd. between 4th St. - Spring St. This is a free […]
The La Mesa History Center is proud to present our 17th Annual Home Tour, “Preservation Heroes.” Featuring homes surrounding La Mesa Village with their breathtaking views, period decor, inspiring architecture, and beautiful landscapes. Don't miss the beautiful designs of these fantastic La Mesa homes! Comfortable shoes are recommended as there is a moderate amount of […]
La Mesa History Center partner, the La Mesa Village Association, will host its 5th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Trick-or-Treating event, which will be held on October 31st from 4 - 6pm. Once you've finished filling your treat bag, head over to the McKinney House yard for fall themed crafts and activities to take home. It will […]
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.
