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Shirley Temple’s 90th Birthday Tea Party

Shirley Temple’s 90th Birthday Tea Party

Don’t miss this very special event and one-day-only exhibit of these historic cinematic treasures! Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM for a tea party celebrating the 90th anniversary of Shirley Temple’s birth, featuring an exclusive one-day-only exhibit of her newly reunited Little Princess costume-ensemble, plus a selection of iconic dresses and never-before-displayed items. A delicious traditional tea service will be served, including tea sandwiches, desserts, and a variety of teas and coffee. Tickets: $35.00 Click here to visit our event page for more info and to purchase tickets! All proceeds from this event and […]

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2018 Shirley Temple Birthday Tea

Shirley Temple’s 90th Birthday Tea Party  Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM for a tea party celebrating the 90th anniversary of Shirley Temple’s birth, featuring an exclusive one-day-only exhibit of her newly reunited Little Princess costume-ensemble, plus a selection of iconic dresses and never-before-displayed items. A delicious traditional tea service will be served. Tickets: $35.00 or by phone at (310) 395-2290 email: RSVP@santamonicahistory.org Santa Monica History Museum 1350 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90025 All proceeds from this event and exhibit benefit the educational and preservation mission of the Santa Monica History Museum, a […]

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Saint John’s Panel Discussion

Saint John’s Panel Discussion

The next Discover the History lecture in our 2018 series will be Saturday, January 20th, at 3:00pm. This event will be a panel discussion on the history of Providence Saint John’s Health Center. Speakers will include: John R. Sellman, MD Past Saint John’s Health Center Board of Directors (1991 – 1997), and its treasurer from 1995-1997, elected Chairman effective November 1, 1998. Past president of the medical staff in 1985 and 1986 and chairman of the Department of Surgery from 1988-1990. Dr. Sellman is an orthopaedic surgeon and first physician to lead the Board. He joined the staff in 1971. John M. […]

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Discover the History Cheetah Club August 2017

Discover the History Cheetah Club August 2017

Discover the History: The Cheetah Club The next Discover the History lecture in our 2017 series will be Tuesday, August 15th at 6:30pm Our lecture will focus on the history of the lesser known Cheetah Club.  Transformed from the Aragon Ballroom in 1967, the Cheetah Club hosted some of the most iconic acts in Rock’n Roll history.  In its short run, the venue would see the likes of Ike and Tina Turner, Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, and many more. We hope you will join us for a lecture on this hidden treasure! Our lecturer will be museum volunteer and archival intern: […]

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Girl Scout Birthday

Girl Scout Birthday

Girl Scouts 105th Birthday Celebration! You’re invited to join us to celebrate the 105th birthday of the Girl Scouts of the USA! On Saturday, March 11th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM the Santa Monica History Museum will offer half-price admission in honor of this special day. Cupcakes and lemonade will be available while supplies last. At 11:00 AM we will have a sparkling-cider toast and sing happy birthday to the Girl Scouts. We hope you will join us for this special celebration! For more information please contact Kathryn Evans at (310) 395-2290 or kevans@santamonicahistory.org.

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Chinese New Year

This Hands on History workshop will explore the history of the Chinese American community in Santa Monica and Southern California, including the celebration of Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, or the lunar New Year, begins on January 28, 2017. 2017 will be a year of the rooster.

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Railroads

Railroads

This month’s workshop will cover the history of rail in Santa Monica.

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The Tongva

When Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portola set up a camp for his party to rest near modern-day Santa Monica in 1769, this area was populated by the Tongva Gabrielino Native Americans. During this Hands on History workshop participants will learn more about the original inhabitants of this area and what their daily life was like.

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