Monrovia Historic Preservation Group - MOHPG

07/29/2026

Historic Walking Tour

The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will be conducting another walking tour of historic downtown Monrovia on Saturday, August 1, at 10 am. The cost of the tour is $5 pp, and we meet at the SE corner of Palm and Myrtle Avenues. The tour lasts about two hours and covers much of Monrovia’s past and present history. At that time, you will learn the connection between the “Giant Orange” (pictured) and the McDonalds franchise of restaurants. Don’t miss it!

07/06/2026

Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Monrovia

This Saturday, July 11, at 10 am, there will be a historic walking tour in downtown Monrovia. The cost is $5 per person and the tour lasts two hours. We will meet at the SE corner of Palm and Myrtle Avenues. The tour covers past and present Monrovia history, and one of the topics covered will be that of the library park drinking fountain which was installed in 1909 and sits at the corner of Myrtle and Lime Avenues. Learn the story about how it was almost destroyed and how it came to be rebuilt.

06/09/2026

The June meeting/event is set for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10 am, MOHPG members will be visiting the El Monte Historical Museum. There is no admission fee, we will meet at the El Monte Historical Museum, carpooling is encouraged.

El Monte Historical Museum is known for its vast collections ranging from the Gay’s Lion Farm to pioneer days artifacts, there’s something for you.

06/03/2026

Historic Walking Tour

MOHPG will be conducting a walking tour in Downtown Monrovia on Saturday, June 6, starting at 10 am. The cost is $5 per person, and the tour lasts approximately two hours. Meet at the SE corner of Myrtle and Palm Avenues.
Monrovia has a long and varied history, and that will be covered during the tour. This is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to learn more about the city and how it developed into the community it is today.
Join us for an informative 120 minutes of history!

05/04/2026

We had the best time celebrating 100 years of Route 66 at our Historic Homes Tour! ⛽️❤️🏠 Thanks to everyone who joined us, as well the homeowners, docents, and volunteers — without you, our annual tours would not be possible. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

(And if you aren’t already a MOHPG member, please consider a membership to access our special monthly events, group tours and programs!)

04/25/2026

Celebrate Route 66 With MOHPG

On Sunday, May 3, the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will once again be hosting a tour of its older homes and buildings. Making this year extra special is that 2026 is also the centennial for the “Mother Road,” which passed through Monrovia when it was inaugurated on November 11, 1926. All of the homes and businesses on tour this year lie along the original path of Route 66 through town. Join us in this celebration. Tickets are on sale at Charlie’s House, 430 S. Myrtle Avenue and online at https:www.mohpg.org. Advance tickets are $30 (The price goes up to $35 on tour day). Watch our 5-minute trailer: https://youtu.be/LhlcFyhtj9o to see exactly what will be open for viewing. We hope to see you on Sunday, May 3, from 10am to 4pm.

04/15/2026

Home Tour Fast Approaching
The 42nd Annual Historic Homes Tour is just over two weeks away, so if you haven’t secured your tickets for the event, now’s the time to do it. Ticket prices increase by $5 per ticket on the day of the event, so buying tickets ahead of time makes economic sense. The tour takes place on Sunday, May 3, from 10am to 4pm. There are nine different locations available to visit on tour day, and you can visit the locations in any order.
Tickets are available at Charlie’s House, 430 S. Myrtle Ave and online at the MOHPG website (https:www.mohpg.org). Watch our 5-minute video trailer: https://youtu.be/LhlcFyhtj9o on YouTube to see what will be open for viewing. See you on the 3rd!

04/01/2026

The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 42nd Annual Historic Homes Tour on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. Open for viewing will be 8 different homes and businesses, all located along the original path of Route 66 through Monrovia. This year is the centennial for Route 66 so we are honoring the "Mother Road" as well as celebrating the architectural heritage of the town. Tickets are now on sale: in person at Charlie's House, 430 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, or online at https://www.mohpg.org To watch a 5-minute YouTube trailer of the tour, click: https://youtu.be/LhlcFyhtj9o

03/03/2026

Historic Walking Tour

MOHPG will be conducting a walking tour in Downtown Monrovia on Saturday, March 7, starting at 10 am. The cost is $5 per person, and the tour lasts approximately two hours. Meet at the SE corner of Myrtle and Palm Avenues.
Monrovia has a long and varied history, and that will be covered during the tour. This is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to learn more about the city and how it developed into the community it is today.
Join us for an informative 120 minutes of history! And learn what role this contraption played in early Monrovia!

02/03/2026

Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Monrovia

This Saturday, February 7, at 10 am, there will be a historic walking tour in downtown Monrovia. The cost is $5 per person and the tour lasts two hours. We will meet at the SE corner of Palm and Myrtle Avenues. The tour covers past and present Monrovia history, and one of the topics covered will be that of the library park drinking fountain which was installed in 1909 and sits at the corner of Myrtle and Lime Avenues. Learn the story about how it was almost destroyed and how it came to be rebuilt.