Releases - California Historical Society

·      “I See Beauty in this Life: A Photographer Looks at 100 Years of Rural California” Features Photographs from the Collections of the California Historical Society Selected by Photographer Lisa M. Hamilton   ·      Five Month Exhibition Officially Launches “Curating California” – A Series of Exhibitions at the California Historical Society through which remarkable Californians explore the rich collections of...

(SAN FRANCISCO) – August 8, 2012 -- The California Historical Society (CHS) last night honored current House Democratic Leader and first female Speaker of the House, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, with its “Legends of California” Award at its 2012 Annual Recognition and Gala.

The Gala also honored the League of Women Voters of California for its groundbreaking work in California’s electoral history. The California...

Annual Event Brings Together Supporters of California History to Help Preserve and Share the California Historical Society’s Extensive Collection
(SAN FRANCISCO) – July 26, 2012 -- The California Historical Society (CHS) will honor current House Democratic Leader and first female Speaker of the House, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, with its “Legends of California” Award on August 7, 2012 from 6 until 9 PM at its...

SAN FRANCISCO (May 25, 2012) -- The San Francisco Amateur Radio Club (SFARC) in cooperation with the California Historical Society (CHS) will mark the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by contacting other amateur radio operators throughout the world on Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th.

The SFARC will operate on five amateur bands using the special Federal Communications Commission...