Huntington Beach history events

Tri-City Memorial Day Observance

Monday, May 27 10:00a

Join us in honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom. Gather at the Civil War Memorial near the entrance of the cemetery. This wholly Veteran and community organization sponsored event.

Wedding Gowns, Tea, and China With Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society

Saturday, Jun 1 12:00p

Dr Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum, Santa Ana

Join us as we celebrate the traditional wedding month at the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House...

Pacific Coast Archaeological Society

Thursday, Jun 13 7:30p

Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Room, Irvine

Monthly speaker meeting focusing on local and regional archaeology. PCAS is dedicated to protecting and preserving the cultural history of our region...

Memorial Day at Battleship Iowa

Monday, May 27 9:00a

Battleship USS IOWA, Los Angeles

Come aboard and have a great time honoring those who served our country. There will be FREE carnival games, fabulous food concessions, live music by the 40’s inspired Lindy Sisters, and more...

The Jewish Mosaic: From Gold Rush to Gold Records

Wednesday, May 22 8:30a

Merage Jewish Community Center, Irvine

Distinguished Scholars in Residence Dr. Emily Katz & Bree Burgess will present 4 mornings of learning about the Jewish mosaic of California history and the music industry...

Notable Women Speakers’ Series at Rancho Los Cerritos

Thursday, May 30 7:00p

Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, Long Beach

The Notable Women Lecture Series at Rancho Los Cerritos is as follows: Thursday, Feb. 21: “She’s History!" Thursday, March 21: “California Women Win the Vote...

Speaker Series: Topic to Be Announced

Saturday, Sep 14 1:00p

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Compton

More information is coming on this speaker and the topic. Please check back.

Meet Father Serra

Wednesday, Oct 23 9:30a

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Compton

The Father Serra program is a highly interactive 40 minute program.Father Serra brings the audience into his time and makes the students part of the event...

Parkinson’s Support Group – Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Thursday, Jun 27 10:00a

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, Laguna Hills

There is a great deal of art created by men and women with Parkinson’s. The number of artists with Parkinson’s disease is higher than it is for other chronic neurological conditions...

Living History Afternoon

Saturday, Dec 14 3:00p

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Compton

Explore the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum this holiday season on December 14th. The Adobe is decorated with lights and holiday decorations only once a year and it is a beautiful site to see...

Eldo West Yorba Linda Pioneers: Centennial Celebration

Saturday, Jun 8 2:00p

Yorba Linda Public Library, Yorba Linda

While his daughter, author Jessamyn West, is better known, Eldo West was a prominent local pioneer, and one of the first settlers on the new Yorba Linda tract...

Garden Tour

Saturday, May 25 11:00a

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Compton

Come along on a guided tour of the beautiful gardens on the Rancho San Pedro. Explore hidden grottos, orchards and more...

Tall Ship Pilgrim Parent-Child Overnight

Saturday, Aug 3 3:00p

Ocean Institute, Dana Point

Join the crew of the tall ship Pilgrim for an evening of fun and adventures...

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival

Saturday, Sep 7 10:00a

Ocean Institute, Dana Point

The Ocean Institute is pleased to present its Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, the largest annual gathering of tall ships on the West Coast, the weekend of September 6-8, 5-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m...