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

History Live! The Lunar New Year—Culture and Cuisine San Francisco Style. Tue. Feb. 10 @ 6:30 PM (Livestream & In-person) New

Please join us as our distinguished panel shares Lunar New Year traditions, memories, and stories. Come experience the richness of Asian culture, food, and traditions by celebrating SF’s Lunar New Year. Suggested donation $25.

Created 19 hours ago

BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING!!! 2025 Year End Campaign for the San Francisco Historical Society: We Appreciate Your Support!

Your generous gift sustains the San Francisco Historical Society, our education programs, and the Museum of San Francisco. We couldn’t do it without YOU!

Created 1 month ago

The San Francisco Historical Society's 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon Honoring the Museum of Performance + Design. Thursday, October 16th, 11 AM - 2 PM.

Enjoy a classic location at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, cocktail reception, three-course luncheon and stunning views while celebrating local history. Members receive 25% discount with code. Sponsorships available. Auction coming soon.

Created 3 months ago

History Live! The Ohlone Peoples, Presented by Gregg Castro. Tue. Nov. 11 @ 6:30 PM (Livestream & In-person)

Please join us for a presentation about the history and culture of the Ohlone Peoples in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Free ticket required. Suggested donation $25.

Created 4 months ago

History Live! Brooklyn’s Lasting Legacy in Early San Francisco, Presented by Rebecca Ellefsen. Tue. Oct. 14 @ 6:30 PM (Livestream & In-person).

Learn about the 239 Pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who set sail for San Francisco in 1846. Free ticket required. Suggested donation $25.

Created 4 months ago

History Live! Rowing on the Bay, Presented by Bob Barde and Diane Walton. Tue. Sept. 9 @ 6:30 PM (Livestream & In-person).

Learn about San Francisco’s legendary rowing history and how San Francisco’s Dolphin and South End Clubs are keeping those legends alive while building new ones. Free ticket required. Suggested donation $25.

Created 4 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 year 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 year 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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