Meet Me at the McKinney House
McKinney House 8369 University Ave, La Mesa, CA, United States"Meet Me at the McKinney House" Special Event! Saturday March 19th 11am to 4pm Join LMHC for the first of our themed, family-friendly events on March 19, 2022. Visit us at our McKinney House from 11am to 4pm Create a historic-style craft, share a La Mesa memory, tour the McKinney House Museum, visit the research... Read More
Mid-Century La Mesa Arrives: The Fight for, Development and Legacy of Grossmont Center
"The Well" at Grossmont Center 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CAHistory Roundtable Lecture: La Mesa History Center invites all to learn more about Grossmont Center’s construction, often unrecognized architectural heritage and its role as an economic catalyst for the City of La Mesa and Greater La Mesa Region WHEN: Saturday October 9, 2021 (10am to 11:30am) WHERE: “The Well” Event Space, Grossmont Center (next to... Read More
14th Annual Home Tour “Stone Age to Space Age”
"Stone Age to Space Age." This year we're featuring Modern, Rustic and Classic designs embodying rural suburban Grossmont/Mt. Helix. The La Mesa History Center is proud to associate with San Diego Home & Garden Lifestyle Magazine, Modern San Diego, Alpine Windowerks, and Tracey Stotz Broker to present our 14th Annual Home Tour. Don’t miss this... Read More
History Roundtable Lecture: Stone Age to Space Age
Grossmont Healthcare Auditorium 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, United StatesRSVP Join us for our Roundtable Lecture: Stone Age to Space Age Come learn about the homes, the architects and the stories of the 2019 Home Tour as well as the rich architectural heritage of Grossmont/Mt Helix. Come hear, learn and participate in an unprecedented program featuring the developers, pioneers, and practitioners of Grossmont/Mt. Helix’s... Read More
The Impossible Railroad: A Centennial Celebration
Grossmont Healthcare Auditorium 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, United StatesReena Deutsch, author of “The San Diego & Arizona Railway: The Impossible Railroad,” will present the history of this amazing engineering and construction marvel.
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