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La Verne Historical Society Preserving Old La Verne’s Environment: Making History for the Future.

The La Verne Historical Society will be participating in "Fall in the Farm" at the Pomona Fairplex on Saturday, Nov. 21,...
10/16/2026

The La Verne Historical Society will be participating in "Fall in the Farm" at the Pomona Fairplex on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is free! Get your ticket online at Fairplex.com/FallintheFarm.

The La Verne Historical Society is sponsoring two walking tours of memorials on the University of La Verne campus. Sever...
10/04/2026

The La Verne Historical Society is sponsoring two walking tours of memorials on the University of La Verne campus. Several war memorial locations will be discussed, in addition to a plaque honoring persons who performed in civilian public service as conscientious objectors. Tours will be conducted on Friday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. Meet adjacent to the Wilson Library on the ULV campus.

The La Verne Historical Society is offering docent-led walking tours of bronze marker houses around the perimeter of Hen...
08/30/2026

The La Verne Historical Society is offering docent-led walking tours of bronze marker houses around the perimeter of Henry Kuns Park in La Verne on Saturday, October 24th. Tours will be offered at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m., with on-site registration beginning ½ hour prior to each tour. Tours are limited to 20 registrants.

Henry Kuns Park is located at 1600 Bonita Avenue and is bounded by Magnolia Avenue, Park Avenue, Bonita Avenue and Fifth Streets. Look for the La Verne Historical Society table located on Fifth Street (north end of the park), adjacent to the play structures. Six historic houses will be presented, and one will be available for inside viewing.

There is no charge for this event, which is co-sponsored by the La Verne Historical Society and the City of La Verne. Parking is available around the park’s perimeter and on adjacent streets.

Dare Mighty Things!The La Verne Historical Society will sponsor a presentation by Mr. David Lehman at its fall Member/Co...
08/30/2026

Dare Mighty Things!

The La Verne Historical Society will sponsor a presentation by Mr. David Lehman at its fall Member/Community meeting on Monday, October 12th, at the Hillcrest Meeting House in La Verne, located at 2705 Mountain View Dr. This event begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Mr. Lehman, a Solar System Ambassador, worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, USA for 40 years until his retirement in 2021. He was a Project Manager for many missions and is now a retired Navy Captain. His presentation, "Dare Mighty Things," tells the history of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

After much consideration, we have decided to cancel the LVHS picnic scheduled for Saturday, August 29, at 5 p.m. The tem...
08/23/2026

After much consideration, we have decided to cancel the LVHS picnic scheduled for Saturday, August 29, at 5 p.m. The temperature is too high for an outdoor event. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Join the LVHS for our Old Timer's Potluck Picnic on Saturday, August 29 at 5 p.m. at Las Flores Park.
07/17/2026

Join the LVHS for our Old Timer's Potluck Picnic on Saturday, August 29 at 5 p.m. at Las Flores Park.

Coming soon: A new printing of Evelyn Hollinger's "La Verne: The Story of the People Who Made a Difference" will be avai...
07/17/2026

Coming soon: A new printing of Evelyn Hollinger's "La Verne: The Story of the People Who Made a Difference" will be available with a reference index.

07/07/2026

A look back at the La Verne Fourth of July Parade! 🇺🇸
Thank you to La Verne Television for capturing this moment.

Happy Fourth of July from the La Verne Historical Society! 🇺🇸
07/05/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the La Verne Historical Society! 🇺🇸

Gearing up for the Fourth of July with Lady Liberty (Ruby)! Come see the LVHS and our 1938 International truck in the an...
06/29/2026

Gearing up for the Fourth of July with Lady Liberty (Ruby)! Come see the LVHS and our 1938 International truck in the annual city of La Verne 4th of July Parade this Saturday at 10 a.m.

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