EVENTS
The San Francisco Historical Society and the Museum of San Francisco are proud to provide the public with a plethora of exciting events, including: live broadcast and in-person shows about San Francisco’s rich history, rotating exhibits along with opening celebrations, walking tours that focus on the city's diverse history, and so much more!
Important Announcement
The newly renovated Museum of San Francisco is now open! Also, due to the summer travel season, there is no History Live! show for the month of August. Shows will resume in September.
History Live!
The San Francisco Historical Society’s popular monthly presentation series, known as History Live!, is a series of events which are professionally broadcasted live from our museum in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district, and include a live in-person audience, as well. Every broadcast has hundreds of people who register from all over the United States.
Below are the upcoming shows. A free ticket is required. Donations greatly appreciated!
Sep 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSan Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USALearn 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.
Oct 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSan Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USALearn about the 239 Pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who set sail for San Francisco in 1846.
Nov 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSan Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USAPlease join us for a presentation about the history and culture of the Ohlone Peoples in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Special Events
Fri, Sep 12San FranciscoGuest Speaker: Professor Benjamin Madley, UCLA Department of American Indian Studies With Special Guest Gregg Castro, Culture Director for the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone.
Thu, Oct 16Mark Hopkins HotelKnown for being a very elegant affair, the awards luncheon takes place at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. Last year more than 300 people attended. This is also the largest fundraiser of the year for the San Francisco Historical Society. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities coming soon.