Explore the dramatic story of the construction of the 210 Freeway through La Canada.
Julie Yamashita speaks about the controversial building of the freeway.
The Summer Picnic offers music and fun for all ages!
Historian Becky Nicolades discusses her groundbreaking new book.
Join us to honor our members and volunteers!
Hear the history of Rockhaven, the women-only sanitarium in La Crescenta.
Dance in the historic Lanterman Ballroom!
Song of the Angels Flute Orchestra will perform their winter concert in the historic ballroom of the Lanterman House. The renowned orchestra features Charles Fernandez conducting flutes of all sizes and a harp.
Free admission, although a donation of $5 to the Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation is gratefully received. Please note that the ballroom is only accessible via stairs. No reservations required, but please note seating is limited to 65.
Arrive early to claim your seat and enjoy selected room tours for free between 1:30 and 2:30pm. If you’d like to take the whole house tour, please reserve a spot on the 1pm tour here.
Enjoy the Lanterman holiday decorations through January 18!
Apply to be a Lanterman House Junior Docent!
Our annual holiday party has something for everyone!
Enter the family friendly Gingerbread House Contest!
Enjoy performances of classic spooky radio plays!
Dr. Eileen Wallis, professor at Cal Poly Pomona, will discuss her recent book which explores the political, legal, medical, and social battles that led to the widespread institutionalization of Californians with disabilities from the gold rush to the 1970s. She focuses on the infighting between state government and Los Angeles County over providing care for Californians with developmental and mental disabilities, culminating in the 1960s with the birth of the disability rights movement and the complete rewriting of California’s laws on the treatment and rights of Californians with disabilities.
Dr. Wallis will sell and sign her book at the event. “California and the Politics of Disability, 1850-1970,” Palgrave Macmillan, 2023.
No reservations required; however, seating is limited to 50.
Join our volunteer team!
The advent of an exciting and subversive musical style called Ragtime at the dawn of the 20th century also brought about new forms of dance. Dance historian Walter Nelson, making extensive use of films from the era, will lead a lively discussion on the evolution of social dance from the period 1890 to 1920.
No reservations required; however, seating is limited to 50.
View the new digital exhibition created by the 2023 Lanterman Research Interns!
The Summer Picnic is back!
Historian Mike Lawler shares scandalous stories of La Canada’s past!
Learn about Arthur Haley, architect of the Lanterman House and much more.
John Newcombe’s latest film documents the amazing life of local resident Carl Howell.
Thank you to our wonderful members and volunteers!
For one day only, view the amazing Batchelder tile from the Bullock House.
In this free lecture, historian Becky Nicolaides explores how racial exclusion shaped the communities of Los Angeles.
Break out your aviator sunglasses and bring Dad to enjoy an afternoon showing of John Newcombe's latest film: CHiPs in La Crescenta!
Learn the history of Pachappa Camp, the first Koreatown in the United States.
Learn about the celebrated African American architect Paul Revere Williams and the homes he designed in La Cañada Flintridge.
Enjoy our latest newsletter, with feature articles about barbeque king Jim Huntington and architect Paul Revere Williams.
The Lanterman House is celebrating Black History Month with a new online exhibition about architect Paul Revere Williams
The Lanterman House celebrates the native landscape of the Crescenta Canada Valley through performances, exhibitors, crafts and games at this free event.
Applications and recommendations are due for the 2021 Virtual History Internship program. For more information, visit the Virtual History Internship page here.
Local students can reserve a FREE tour of the house through July 2021!
Applications and recommendations for the 2nd annual Lanterman House Virtual History Internship are due on Sunday, June 6th by midnight. For more information, click here.
