Our Location
Veterans Memorial Building at 4117 Overland Ave
Hours
1st & 3rd Sundays;
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and by appointment
Phone
(310) 253-6941
Email
info@culvercityhistoricalsociety.org
The heart of our Historical Society is our museum, archive and research center. We are hidden away at the rear entrance of the imposing Veterans Memorial Complex on the corner of Overland Avenue and Culver Boulevard.
The western entrance adjoins the parking lot in the rear of the building with the huge tower. Come through the automatic doors and our museum is to the right.
Here you can take journeys into time; beginning with the Spanish Land Grant days circa 1769, through the early rancho period, to the founding of the city in the early
20th century and the establishment of the major film studios and the rise of early aviation pioneers — all the way up to today.
Every inch of our space is filled with curiosities from bygone ages, archaeological artifacts from the area, newspaper records, city archives, memorabilia of places and events that no longer exist but have shaped the city.
Our various collections focus on specific areas of our city and local area history and include, historic photos, videos, books, maps, handmade displays and exhibits; all of which are displayed in rotating exhibitions periodically.
ARCHIVE AND RESOURCE CENTER
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Featuring Julie Lugo Cerra, city historian and Society Historic Sites chair, filmed in the Society Archives and Resource Center, and produced by the Culver City Centennial Celebration Committee. Enjoy!
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In June 1960, when Rich Langsford was 12 years old, he got to do what many Culver City residents only dream of doing — go up in the tower of …
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Veterans Memorial Park | Sponsored by Culver City Police Department Bring the family!
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On Sunday, July 5, Society member Alex King, a noted researcher/genealogist, led one of our “Conversation” series in the Archives and Resource Center. Alex showcased resources like the University of …
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by Julie Lugo Cerra, Vice President, Museum/ARC and City Historian SOCIETY’S GIFT SHOP HAS NEW LOOK When you next visit the ARC you will see some changes in our display …
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by Julie Lugo Cerra, Vice President, Museum/ARC and City Historian THE ARC SERVES LOCALS WITH RESEARCH AND MORE This last quarter, we have been cataloging and reordering the ARC to …