2019 Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration
Harry Griffin Park, Site 2 Eucalyptus Grove 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA, United StatesPlease join us at one of La Mesa’s wonderful public parks to complete our annual meeting agenda and award Society and Community members for their efforts over the years.
Historic Preservation in La Mesa
La Mesa Masonic Lodge 4731 Date Street, La Mesa, CAJoin La Mesa History Center and the La Mesa Conversations in our co-presented event: Learn about the La Mesa Historic Preservation program and how to find out if your property applies.
Historic Preservation in La Mesa: Myths, Realities and Benefits
Grossmont Healthcare Auditorium 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, United StatesHistory Roundtable Series Historic Preservation in La Mesa: Myths, Realities and Benefits Including the City’s Historic Property Survey Update Come learn how historic preservation benefits our community! Presenters: Jim Newland, LMHC President & historic resources professional Nikki Kreibich, historic property appraisal expert Select city landmark property homeowners
Around Mt. Helix: A Natural & Cultural Community Icon
Grossmont Healthcare Auditorium 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, United StatesLa Mesa History Center’s History Roundtable series provides an encore presentation, as author James Newland's presentation will provide an overview of the history of the Mt. Helix area as well as the significance of the mountain top nature theatre and park to the region. Newland, a La Mesa resident, and a historian & manager with... Read More
2018 Christmas Open House
McKinney House 8369 University Ave, La Mesa, CA, United StatesThe La Mesa History Center invites you to get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a charming afternoon at the Historical McKinney House in La Mesa! Our annual Christmas Open House is an opportunity to see the McKinney House Museum decked out for the holidays! This event also features: Old Fashion Treats Old Fashion Refreshments... Read More
13th Annual Home Tour
Buy Tickets You won't want to miss out on our 13th Annual Home Tour! This year’s tour homes will showcase design, materials, and craftsmanship of notable local architects and their builders including works from James Bernard, Lawrence Weir, Homer Morehouse, and Ed Heacock. Two unique Mid-Century Modern Adobes, a beautifully restored 1915 Craftsman, as well... Read More
Roundtable Lecture: History & Architecture of Mt.Nebo/Eastridge
Grossmont Healthcare Auditorium 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, United StatesGrossmont Healthcare District Auditorium @ 10am FREE for LMHC Members, $5 suggested donation from non-members. RSVP Come learn about Mt. Nebo and Eastridge, La Mesa’s exclusive hillside and hilltop residential neighborhoods. LMHC President and historian Jim Newland will make a presentation on the History of Mt. Nebo and its exclusive suburban tracts including Lookout Park... Read More
History Roundtable Lecture Series
Grossmont Healthcare District 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, United StatesThe La Mesa History Center is proud to host Manhattan College history professor and San Diego native Adam Arenson for our next History Roundtable Lecture. Dr. Arenson will speak on his new book about the Millard Sheets’ Studios designs and artwork for Howard Ahmanson’s Home Savings and Loan buildings. Arenson’s interest in the subject dates... Read More
2018 Annual Meeting
La Mesa Wine Works 8167 Center Street, La Mesa, CAPlease join us for our Annual Membership Meeting at La Mesa Wine Works! We will be presenting volunteer awards and enjoying food catered by Terra American Bistro, wine, and live music. There will be a no-host bar, with special prices thanks to the generous support of La Mesa Wine Works. Please RSVP. This event is... Read More
Hats from the Past Exhibition
McKinney House 8369 University Ave, La Mesa, CA, United StatesOpen: April through March 8th, 2019 (every Saturday, from 1-4 PM) The McKinney House has an exhibit for your enjoyment. On display are a variety of men and women’s hats ranging from the late 1800’s to 1950’s. The majority of the hats are from LMHC’s own archives plus a few are on loan from our... Read More