Events

History 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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]