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 States

Grossmont 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 States

The 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, CA

Please 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 States

Open: 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

Book Signing Event with James Newland

Maxwell's House of Books 8285 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA, United States

Join us for a book signing event at Maxwell's House of Books with Historian and Author James Newland. Newland's latest book, Grossmont Hospital: A Legacy of Community Service will be available for sale at the event. Thanks to the generous support of Craig Maxwell, proceeds from the book sales that evening will benefit The La Mesa... Read More

LMHC Wine Works Meet-Up

La Mesa Wine Works 8167 Center Street, La Mesa, CA

Join us as we mix n' mingle over wine and cheese at La Mesa Wine Works! Wine Works will be donating $1 to the La Mesa History Center for each glass sold. Please RSVP here. 

Roundtable Lecture Series, Grossmont Hospital: A Legacy of Community Service

Grossmont Healthcare District 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, United States

The story of Grossmont Hospital and the Healthcare District is one of true community commitment to a greater cause.  In early 1952, eastern San Diego County’s citizens voted overwhelmingly to establish the Grossmont Hospital District.  Local civic leaders and physicians envisioned it as the vehicle for building a modern hospital to address the healthcare needs... Read More

Free

2017 Christmas Open House

McKinney House 8369 University Ave, La Mesa, CA, United States

The La Mesa History Center invites you to a charming afternoon at the Historical HcKinney House! 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 Refreshments FREE Admission to McKinney House Museum Raffle All are welcome to this FREE... Read More

Free

12th Annual La Mesa History Center Home Tour

Mediterranean to Modern Featuring six wonderful homes from the rural suburban community of La Mesa Highlands. Tickets and Information available HERE or 619-466-9107 Pre-Sale/Day of Event Tickets $25/30 LMHC Members $40/45 Non-Members