With special interest in the history of Los Angeles, our headquarters is in El Alisal , former home of author, editor, activist Charles Fletcher Lummis.
HSSC programs reach out to a diverse cultural community.
They include the Southern California Quarterly journal, a monthly newsletter, and a distinguished series of books . We also honor members of our community with our Awards program. In addition, HSSC conducts daylong tours , planned around specific historical themes. Check our Calendar for upcoming events. The Historical Society of Southern California welcomes new members.