THE SAN FRANCISCO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The San Francisco Historical Society exists to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of our city from its earliest days to the present.

Active campaigns

SF History Live! "The Tonga Room: From Swimming Pool to Tiki Hut." Presented by Eric Jost. Tue. Feb. 11th @ 6:30PM. New

Join Eric Jost, urban anthropologist, as he dives headfirst into the mesmerizing history of the world-famous Tonga Rom & Hurricane Bar! Eric will also show the livestream and in-person audiences how to make the Tonga Zombie. Event has food as well.

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SF History Live! “Beyond Kearny Street: Filipinos in San Francisco, 1900-1940,” Presented by Teresa Ojeda. Tues. Jan. 14th @ 6:30PM. New

Join Teresa Ojeda as she uncovers the rich history of pioneering Filipino Americans who settled in San Francisco. A free ticket is required. Donations Appreciated!

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Visit the First Mint in the Western United States at the SF Historical Society Museum. Tickets Free. Donations Greatly Appreciated! New

The San Francisco Historical Society exists to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of San Francisco from its earliest days to the present.

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Support the San Francisco Historical Society! New

The San Francisco Historical Society exists to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of our city from its earliest days to the present.

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Year-End Campaign for the San Francisco Historical Society: We Appreciate Your Support! New

Your generous gift sustains the San Francisco Historical Society Museum and our educational programs for the public and schools. We couldn’t do it without YOU!

Created 3 weeks ago

Watch the Re-broadcast: The History of the French Hospital of San Francisco, created by the French Mutual Benevolent Society.

Watch author Annick Foucrier’s presentation about the history of the French Hospital founded in San Francisco in the 2nd half of the 19th century.

Created 2 months ago

Past campaigns

Watch the Broadcast: SF History Live! "The History of Ferryboats in the SF Bay Area." Presented by Charlie Walther.

Join Charlie Walther as he presents pictures, stories, and explanations chronicling the history of ferry boats on the San Francisco Bay from 1847 to the present. Donations are greatly appreciated!

Created 1 month ago

Watch the Re-broadcast: 6th Annual Kevin Starr Lecture Featuring Rose Marie Beebe Ph.D. & Robert Senkewicz Ph.D.

Discussion Topic: “Kevin Starr and Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s Californio Dream.”

Created 2 months ago

Anchor Steam Beer: A San Francisco Original, Thur. Dec. 7th (5:00-8:00pm)

This exhibit features treasured artifacts from Anchor Brewing Co. donated to the San Francisco Historical Society in July, the week the brewery closed its doors after 127 years. General public tickets $15; SF Historical members free (with discount code).

Created 1 year ago

4th Annual Kevin Starr Lecture Featuring Dr. James Lance Taylor, Sat. Sept. 9th (5:30PM) @ USF

Discussion Topic: “We Have Come to Cash A Check”: Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream and California Reparations (1963-2023). Tickets are Free. Donations Appreciated!

Created 1 year ago

Watch the Re-broadcast: SF History Live, San Francisco's Cable Car Evolution with Taryn Edwards

For a limited time, watch the Re-broadcast of Taryn Edwards’s live presentation which originally aired on July 11th, 2023. Post-event donations are always appreciated!

Created 1 year ago

Watch the Re-broadcast: SF History Live, San Francisco’s Garden Neighborhoods with Richard Brandi

For a limited time, watch the Re-broadcast of Richard Brandi’s live presentation which originally aired on June 13th, 2023. Post-event donations are always appreciated!

Created 1 year ago