Irvine Historical Society

08/25/2019

08/14/2019

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

Our favorite darling will be joining us for our big soirée on September 14th! Don’t miss an evening of music, dancing, dinner, cheer, and celebration! It’s our birthday and YOU are invited to the swellest party in town! Ticket link in bio! 💕

06/01/2019

Come join us at this special free event!

ONE WEEK AWAY! The OC History Roundup is coming! We’ll have over 20 amazing organizations joining us to share their history with you! 11am-4pm FREE! 🎉

02/22/2019

This Sunday it’s back to school!

Irvine Standard’s monthly activity guide.

01/30/2019

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

11/13/2018

Take a trip back in time and visit Knowlwood's World Famous Hamburgers . The former Blacksmith Shop

Then and Now: Blacksmith Shop and Garage March 28, 2017 by admin 3 Comments The intersection of Burt Road and Sand Canyon Ave was once “downtown” on the old Irvine Ranch. The little town of Irvine was originally named Myford after James H. Irvine’s youngest son. Businesses sprang up around the...

11/13/2018

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.

10/18/2018

10/16/2018

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/parks-facilities/bommer-canyon-cattle-camp-rehabilitation

10/02/2018

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..

Maybe you've seen the collection of old warehouses and vintage structures near Sand Canyon and the 5

09/19/2018

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-tickets-49199103844

09/18/2018

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!