Our Hands on History event is a free craft activity for children. Enjoy a fun day crafting with your children and learning about Santa Monica History.
Hands On History
IMAGINING SANTA MONICA
Family Creative Workshopwith James Rojas, John Kamp & Frances Anderton
2024
December 7, Saturday 2 pm – 4 pm
Bring the family to a free, interactive workshop where creativity and city-building come to life. Participants of all ages will design their ideal version of Santa Monica. The event will open with insights from writer Frances Anderton, followed by expert guidance from James Rojas of Place It! and John Kamp of Prairieform, specialists in urban planning.
This event is FREE and includes time for visitors to explore museum exhibitions. Space is limited, let us know you are coming. RSVP today: RSVP@santamonicahistory.org
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Ferris Wheel
Confetti Canon
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Historian Elsa Devienne will present her new book “Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles” at the Santa Monica History Museum on Saturday, May 11, at 2:00 PM
Drawing from historical archives, anthropology, and cultural artifacts, Devienne showcases the beach’s pivotal role in urban history and its impact on issues such as real estate, race, environmental conservation, and modern beauty standards.
The book explores the formation of a “beach lobby” in the 1930s, which spearheaded efforts to reclaim and clean the beaches, paving the way for their modernization as havens for a mostly white, heterosexual middle class. Devienne also examines the cultural significance of Muscle Beach and the rise of surf culture, which helped shape Hollywood’s portrayal of physical beauty and leisure.
African American History Month
This month’s theme is African American History Month