African American History Month
This month’s theme is African American History Month
Events
Santa Monica’s Historical Rail Lines
Click to enlargeThis event is free of charge and includes free access to our exhibitions. RSVP by phone or email: (310) 395-2290 rsvp@santamonicahistory.org Santa Monica’s Historic Rail Lines DATE: January 16, 2016 TIME: 7:30pm Join us at our FREE Discover the History lecture series for an exciting panel presentation on Santa Monica’s historic rail lines. Can you imagine taking a train from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier, Venice beach and back again? It used to be possible! Our speakers will cover the history of rail lines in Santa Monica including the new Expo line scheduled to open in […]
2015 Gala – It’s Time to Celebrate
We are commemorating the 40th birthday of the Santa Monica History Museum, the 140th birthday of the city of Santa Monica, and the 110th birthday of the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club. Our distinguished honorees are Eddie and Eveyln Guerboian.
2014 Gala – 90th Anniversary of First Around the World Flight
This year’s Gala is a celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the First Round the World Flight. Honorees are Beverly Hoskinson and Angel Flight West.
Discover the History: POP
On July 13, 2014, the Santa Monica History Museum will host their monthly Discover the History lecture series. July’s presentation will focus on the rise and fall of Pacific Ocean Park, including photographs and original ride designs and illustrations. Authors Christopher Merritt and Domenic Priore will present a spectacular history on Pacific Ocean Park, from its glamorous rise to spectacular fall from their new book, Pacific Ocean Park: The Rise and Fall of Los Angeles’ Space Age Nautical Pleasure Pier. Merritt currently designs amusement parks in Asia and also co-wrote Knott’s Preserved. Priore also co-wrote the celebrated volumes Riot on Sunset […]
The Gold Coast
The lecture follows the history of the Santa Monica Beach north of the Santa Monica Pier to Santa Monica Canyon. Marc Wanamaker traces the development of the beach from tents to house to beach clubs on the beach to this day.
Immeasurable Contributions
In honor of Women’s History Month, we honor the Santa Monica Women of World War II. American Women were crucial to the war effort- especially in Santa Monica.
Tarzan and the Santa Monica Connection
Author Scott Tracy Griffin will examine the numerous connections between the novelist Burroughs, the character Tarzan, and the City of Santa Monica on the centennial of the first Tarzan book publication.
Book signing after lecture.
Discover the History – Tongva Women
Join us on Saturday, March 24th, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM as we host a panel discussing the contributions of indigenous women in our community yesterday and today. Our speakers will include: Julia Bogany (Tongva) Tongva educator and cultural affairs officer for the Gabrielino/Tongva Band of Mission Indians Marissa Aranda (Tongva) Student and next generation learning traditional Tongva culture and language Desiree Martinez (Tongva) Tongva educator and indigenous archaeologist. Theresa Ambo (Tongva) Educator and researcher focusing on Southern California tribes. This discussion is provided free of charge, including free access to our galleries. RSVP is suggested but not required. Please […]
2013 Gala – Silver Anniversary
We celebrate our Silver Anniversary with a fun, fantasy event aboard the Rex gambling ship!
