Archive tours, historic site visits, online webinars, & more — there's something for every LA history lover.
Over 30 years of free public lectures on Los Angeles history.
Join us at the Central Library.
Are you a history graduate student researching Los Angeles?
Learn about LACHS scholarship opportunities & past winning essays.
Love Old Photos?
Explore Our Growing Collection of Historic Los Angeles Photographs & Images.
Founded in 1976 by local historians Paul de Falla and William Mason, the Los Angeles City Historical Society has spent 50 years researching, preserving, and celebrating the rich, multicultural history of the city we call home. Through events, lectures, tours, and publications, LACHS connects members and the public with the diverse stories and communities that shaped Los Angeles into the city it is today.
