Irvine Historical Society

This will be fun!! Come party like it’s 1919!

Come join us at this special free event!

This Sunday it’s back to school!

Come join us for our February "Let's Talk History Event" on Sunday, February 24th

Take a trip back in time and visit Knowlwood's World Famous Hamburgers . The former Blacksmith Shop http://irvinehistory.org//then-and-now-blacksmith-shop-an/

Come Join us this Sunday, November 18th from 3-5pm for our monthly Let's Talk History Happy Hour.. This month we'll be sharing Thanksgiving Traditions...come share yours and maybe a favorite recipe! Light Refreshments will be served. $5 Donation Suggested.

Irvine historian and author Ellen Bell gives an up close look at where it all started, the historic Irvine Ranch. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2COeP4H

Bommer Canyon Renovation Alert: The City of Irvine will host a public hearing this Wednesday, October 17th at 5:30pm. Please come and insure that historic landmarks in our city are preserved and protected! http://www.cityofirvine.org//bommer-canyon-cattle-camp-reh

Join us this Thursday, October 4 at Old Town Irvine for an evening Open House! Greater Irvine Chamber welcomes Portraits by Vin Weathermon with a Ribbon Cutting event at 4:30pm.. Tours follow til 7:30pm. Gigasavvy Knowlwood Irvine #8 La Quinta Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum will be open for tours.. https://www.destinationirvine.com//old-town-irvine-open-h/

There’s still time to join us next Thursday evening... you can get your tickets online...

Anyone remember the old Rancho San Joaquin Gazette? You may not know that this colorful and creative publication was written by Jim Sleeper, when he was working as staff historian for the Irvine Company from 1965-69. Don't miss your chance to hear Phil Brigandi talk about this iconic historian at our Evening on The Ranch Dinner on Thursday, September 27 from 5-9pm. Tickets on sale here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-on-the-ranch-2018-tick

Special Guest Alert!! Join us for this month's History Happy Hour on Sunday, September 23 from 3-5pm. Our guest will be new Irvine City Manager John Russo. It's your chance to meet him, ask a few questions and find out his goals for the city of Irvine!

Just got my tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-on-the-ranch-2018-tick Make sure you get yours today!