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THIS WEEKEND: EXPLORE OCEAN PARK
THIS SATURDAY MORNING: Discover Main Street'sĀ evolution with historian andĀ Street SeenĀ blogger, Mark Gorman, on March 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Ā THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Stroll through the stories of Santa Monica's very first historic district (established in 1990) on the Third Street Walk, March 14 at noon.
NEXT WEEKEND: OLD FRIENDS
Join our next Santa Monica Mosaic livestream event on March 22 at 5 p.m. On Old Friends: A Toast to Legacy Business, Mosaic moderator Libby Motika will have a conversation with the locals and co-owners of some of Santa Monica's most established legacy businesses. Explore the evolution of Cuttin' Up! Barbershop, located in the historicĀ Philomathean HallĀ building,Ā Bay Cities Italian Deli, andĀ McCabe's Guitar Shop.
Upcoming Events
Preservation Resource Center
at the Shotgun House
The Shotgun House is open for tours on the second Saturday of every month from noon to 2 p.m.
2520 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Explore the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica, which now serves as an award-winning Preservation Resource Center for our community. Built in 1897, the little house features three original rooms where you can explore Santa Monica history and learn about preservation. Look behind the walls and the floor to reveal vintage materials, and see if you can find the one original window in the Shotgun House. learn more ā
News
ENCORE: Celebrating New Deal History at Samohi!
SANTA MONICA, CA - Due to popular demand, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Conservancy are extending a second invitation to the public to ... more
Over 100 Years of Service: Historic Landmark Plaque Unveiling at Philomathean Hall
"Lifting As We Climb" celebration marks Santa Monica's 150th anniversary with tribute to a philanthropic Black women's organization
SANTA MONICA, CA ā The Santa Monica Conservancy, Quinn Research Center, ... more
Don't Miss the Final Mosaic Event of the Year!
When Landmarks Fall: Honoring the Past to Inspire the FutureĀ premieres Sunday,Ā November 2, at 5 p.m. This is theĀ final livestream eventĀ of the 2025Ā MosaicĀ season, dedicated to Pacific Palisades following its ... more
Place an Ad or Tribute in the 2025 Preservation Awards Program
The Preservation Awards, hosted annually by Santa Monica Conservancy, is a large gathering of community members, working professionals, public officials, and historians, recognizing exceptional efforts in local heritage ... more
