The Historical Society of Southern California has a wide range of programs designed to reach out to all who are interested in the people, places and fascinating stories of our past especially the history of Los Angeles and Southern California.

HSSC believes in celebrating history through the people who help make it come alive. Our Awards programs regularly demonstrate this commitment.

While all our programs express our commitment to sound and thoughtful scholarship, HSSC also believes that history can be fun and something to be experienced as well as studied. With this in mind, the Society hosts history tours at the Lummis Home, open to all, members and non-members alike.

Finally, during the year, HSSC sponsors a number of special events, including a lecture series, book signings and open house celebrations at El Alisal, the Society's historic headquarters. Check our Calendar for the latest schedules.

September 9, 2010
Admission Day 2010

The Old Mill Foundation and the Historical Society of Southern California invite you to join them for a gala celebration of the 160th Anniversary of the State of Caliornia's admission to the Union.

6pm ~ Reception and viewing of the new California Art Club excibition "Celebrating the Golden State"

7pm ~ Dinner on the Pomegranate Patio

PROGRAM
GRAND VENTURES
The BANNING FAMILY and the SHAPING OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Tom Sitton
Former Head of the History Department of the
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Special Guest
Robert J. Banning

California Evening Casual
Please respond by August 30

Location: Historic El Molino Viejo
                 1120 Old Mill Road in San Marino
Hours: 6 pm
Admission: $ 55.00 per person
Contact: Cathy @ (626) 449-5458

November 7, 2010
Dunning Lecture

Bill Boyarsky and Inventing Los Angeles

Location:
Hours:
Admission:
Contact: Historical Society of Southern California at 323/460-5632,                 hssc@socalhistory.org