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

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Join Shawn Sprockett, senior adjunct professor in San Francisco, as he uncovers how San Francisco became the “Gay Capital” of America. Donations are greatly appreciated!

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Watch the Re-broadcast: History Live! How San Francisco Became America's "Gay Capital."

Join Shawn Sprockett, senior adjunct professor in San Francisco, as he uncovers how San Francisco became the “Gay Capital” of America. Donations are greatly appreciated!

Created 1 month ago

Watch the Re-broadcast: History Live! "George Moscone and the Making of Modern San Francisco."

Join author and professor, Lincoln Mitchell, as he discusses the fascinating life of politician George Moscone.

Created 2 months ago

Watch the Re-broadcast. History Live! "Shaping San Francisco’s Urban Design: Anna and Lawrence Halprins’ Artistic Legacy."

Join Janice Ross, Professor Emerita from Stanford University, as she discusses how Anna and Lawrence Halprin transformed contemporary dance and urban design. Donations greatly appreciated!

Created 2 months ago

Watch the Re-broadcast! Lawrence Ferlinghetti: A Singular Voice, by Jim McKee

Join Jim McKee of Earwax Productions as he shares the sounds & stories of a 30-year friendship with Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Donations greatly appreciated!

Created 4 months ago

Watch the Broadcast- History Live! "The Tonga Room: From Swimming Pool to Tiki Hut." Presented by Eric Jost.

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.

Created 5 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 7 months 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 8 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 2 years ago