California Historical Society

About Me

The California Historical Society is the only state-wide organization solely dedicated to exploring, understanding and sharing the varieties of human experience that continue to shape the State of California and its relationship with the nation and the world. Through exhibits, publications, collections and a variety of programs, CHS leads, stimulates, facilitates and supports the ongoing conversation between the past and present in order to make the historical exerience a meaningful part of our daily lives.

My Interests

CHS is located at 678 Mission Street in the SOMA district of San Francisco. The CHS gallery and bookstore is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m. and the North Baker Research Library is open Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m.For more information, please visit www.californiahistoricalsociety.org or call 415.357.1848.

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Current Exhibit: "Past Tents: The Way We Camped," curated by Susan Snyder and Tanya Hollis. Opening to the public March 22, 2007. Visit www.californiahistoricalsociety.org for more information.

My Blog

Upcoming Events at CSH

CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 678 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94105 Upcoming Program Events May through August 2007 May 3, 2007, Thursday, Bear in Mind Lecture &am...
Posted by California Historical Society on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:39:00 PST

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

The California Historical Society is the chief repository for the records associated with Jim Jones' Peoples Temple, including documents used in a variety of legal investigations and actions, and a gr...
Posted by California Historical Society on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:16:00 PST

History Walkabouts with Gary Holloway

Explore the history, lore and architecture of California with "everybody's favorite guide.'' Walks start from locations accessible by public transit and are repeated several times for your convenience...
Posted by California Historical Society on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:48:00 PST

Past Tents: The Way We Camped

The California Historical Society presentsPAST TENTS: THE WAY WE CAMPEDCurated by Susan Snyder and Tanya HollisMarch 21 to September 21, 2007San Francisco, Calif. On March 22nd the California Histor...
Posted by California Historical Society on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:40:00 PST