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

8th Annual Kevin Starr Lecture, "Interpreting 250 Years Since the Anza Expedition." Fri. Nov. 13 @ USF New

Join our distinguished panel as they explore the legacy of the Anza Expedition and its impact, addressing crucial issues, questions, conflicts, and perspectives. Reception 5:30 P.M. - Lecture/Livestream 6:30 P.M. Tickets Free. Suggested Donation $25.

Created 7 hours ago

History Live! Chileans in San Francisco. Tues. Sept. 8 @ 6:30 P.M. (Livestream & In-person) New

Join us for this very special collaboration between the San Francisco Historical Society and the Chilean Consulate of San Francisco. A free Livestream or in-person ticket required (suggested donation $25).

Created 1 day ago

History Live! "Paris of the West: The French Influence in San Francisco," with Dr. Claudine Chalmers. Tues. July 14 @ 6:30 PM (Livestream & In-person) New

Come celebrate Bastille Day with us as historian Claudine Chalmers shares the story of the French community’s lasting influence on San Francisco. A free Livestream or in-person ticket required (suggested donation $25).

Created 2 days ago

Epicenter San Francisco: A Tour of Downtown, "The Tides of Fortune that Changed the World.” Sat. Sept. 19, 10AM-3PM. New

During this special self-guided tour, you’ll Learn about San Francisco’s downtown and explore the many historic buildings that housed financial institutions, historic companies, and more.

Created 1 week ago

History Live! Subversive Guidebooks. (Livestream & In-person)

Created 1 month ago

Open House at the Museum of San Francisco: Let's Celebrate the New City Lab for Kids! Sat. July 18, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us to preview City Lab for Kids and try out some tabling activities that are fun for all ages. Thanks to a partnership with the Pacific Pinball Museum, we’ll also have a brand new “playable” pinball exhibition on display.

Created 1 month ago

Past campaigns

Members' VIP Preview! "Small World, Big City: Scaled Stories of San Francisco Neighborhoods" w/Special Reception. Thur., Mar. 19 @ 5:30 P.M.

Join us for a special members' only viewing reception of our new exhibit, "Small World, Big City: Scaled Stories of San Francisco Neighborhoods." Open and free for current SF Historical Society members only.

Created 4 months ago

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