WHAT WE DO
Everything from walking tours to online webinars, learn more about what we do and who we are.
eventS
The next lecture in the MNLS series will be a discussion with Christina Rice and Wendy Horowitz as they discuss the library’s recent acquisition of photographs by the late photographer John Verzi.
LACHS BLOG
Read the newest blog post about the Return of the LACHS Gala, made possible by all of you!
Marie Northrop Lectures
Our famous lecture series that has continued since its inception in 1992.
Scholarship Program
In 2019, the Society implemented a program to award scholarships to outstanding history graduate students at local universities and colleges.
Photo Database
Love old photos? Come explore our collections of historical photographs of Los Angeles from Westwood to Highland Park and all that is in-between.
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.