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

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 1 month ago

Watch the Re-broadcast: SF History Live! "Queer San Francisco: A Century Before Stonewall." Presented by Jim Van Buskirk.

Watch Jim Van Buskirk as he discusses a visual chronology highlighting the surprising stories of pioneering Bay Area queer individuals, organizations, publications and events from 1869 to 1969. Donations greatly appreciated!

Created 1 month ago

"Vampire Tour of San Francisco: a benefit for SFHS"- $40

Join this special Halloween tour about the vampires of San Francisco! Tues. Oct. 29, 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Created 1 month ago

Walking Tour: "The History of North Beach." Public Tickets $30, SFHS Members $10.

Explore North Beach's historical sights, tastes, and sounds on this incredible walking tour. Sat. Tour Dates: 11/9.

Created 1 month ago

Walking Tour: The “Valley of the Queens." Public Tickets $35, SFHS Members $10.

Join this unique tour, which explores the early history of the “Valley of the Queens” in San Francisco. Sat. Tour Dates: 10.26, 11/23, & 12/21

Created 1 month ago

Watch the Re-broadcast: SF History Live! "San Francisco’s First Mints and the Stories They Tell." Presented by Scott Griffin.

Watch Scott Griffin, professional coin dealer in the SF Bay Area for over 20 years, as he discusses the role that San Francisco’s early two mints had upon shaping the City. Donations greatly appreciated!

Created 2 months ago

Past campaigns

SF History Live! "The History of Ferryboats in the SF Bay Area." Presented by Charlie Walther. Tue., Nov. 12 @ 6:30PM. Livestream & In-person.

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. A free ticket is required. Donations are greatly appreciated!

Created 3 weeks 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 1 month 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 11 months 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