WHAT WE DO
Everything from walking tours to publications, learn more about what we do and who we are.
BOOK SALE
This two-volume collection of essays fills a gap in the historical record of urban development in Los Angeles by examining aspects of city government from 1850 to 2000.
LOS ANGELES HISTORY BLOG
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Women’s History Month - Los Angeles Women Pioneers
Formed in 1976 by local historians Paul de Falla and William Mason, the Los Angeles City Historical Society serves as a resource for Los Angeles history. The historical society hosts programs, events, and lectures to introduce members and general audiences of Los Angeles’ rich cultural and geographical landscape.
Our mission is to research, study, and disseminate knowledge of the rich and diverse multicultural history of the City of Los Angeles, to serve as a resource of historical information, and to assist in the preservation of the City’s historical records.
COVID-19 UPDATE - WINTER 2022
During the Covid-19 pandemic we have offered several webinars on various topics. If you missed a previous webinar, you could visit our blog page and watch the recordings of the previous webinars.
We are in the process of planning regular in-person events again as the pandemic restrictions allow. We also plan to continue offering webinars. Our upcoming events are listed on our events page.
