Events
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All events are at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum unless otherwise noted.
Torrance Historical Society & Museum Free, on-street parking is available on Post and Cravens within steps of the Museum. Official Website of the Torrance CentennialSee http://www.torrancecentennial.org for information about the City of Torrance, as well as the latest news, upcoming events, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities for the Torrance Centennial celebration which commences in November, 2011 with events and activities every month culminating in October 2012. In celebrating, we are "looking back and moving forward." Looking back to our rich history of 100 years helps us appreciate where we are now, the growth we have experienced, and guides us in moving forward for the next 100 years. Every member of the community has been part of shaping our rich history. So we invite each one to contribute to the celebration by recalling, remembering, and sharing... Torrance Centennial items for sale at the Torrance Historical Society Museum are listed below. Cash or check only. Credit cards not accepted.
Events in 2012The Torrance Historical Society Rocks Around the Block in Celebration of the All-America City Award(held the third Thursday in July)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:00PM - 8:00PM This is a fund raiser for the Torrance Historical Society & Museum. The flyer for this event (will be here - closer to the event). The Torrance Historical Society and our 2012 sponsors will host the sixth annual 1950s-style family summer event in celebration of Torrance's All-America City Award -- one of America's original and most prestigious community recognition awards. The City received this award for "Growth without strain" back in the 1956 when Albert Isen was Mayor of Torrance. This free event is open to the public and will be held in front of the Museum (1345 Post Avenue). Post Avenue will be blocked off from Cravens to Sartori, so guests can:
The fee is TBA for cheeseburger/burger, chips and soda or for grilled cheese sandwich, chips and soda. Milk shakes (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry) are available at TBA. Tickets for either a milk shake or items from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon can be purchased at the "burger desk" on the Museum lawn during the event. Cash or personal check, made payable to the Torrance Historical Society will be accepted. Sorry no credit cards are accepted. Exact change is appreciated. Burgers and cheese sandwiches will be available until 7:00 p.m. or until sold out. Milk shakes will be made until sold out. Please arrive early due limited availability. The Bartlett Senior (over 50) Center will also be hosting an Open House this same night -- you can dine on their patio and listen to The South Bay Strummers (ukulele group)! The Torrance Woman's Club will also have their 1950s Club scrapbook available for viewing. Also, the Torrelles -- a group of City employees who sing 50s and 60s songs in a cappella, will entertain guests. This FREE 1950s-style family event is hosted in partnership with the City of Torrance, Old Torrance Neighborhood Association, and is sponsored by TBA for 2012 . If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call the Museum at (310) 328-5392 or visit www.TorranceHistoricalSociety.org. Walking Tours of Downtown TorranceEvery fourth Sunday of the month, May, June, July, September, and October. In August the tour is on the third Saturday of the month so that it does not conflict with the Symphony in the Park.Tour leaves promptly at 1:30 p.m.and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tour leaves from the front of the Museum Wear comfy walking shoes. Tour covers about eight blocks. Free - donations accepted. The docent led tour begins at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum (1345 Post Avenue) at 1:30 PM, and will point out many of the historic sites and landmarks of Old Torrance. Guests will also learn about:
The tour is an easy, but brisk walk covering eight blocks -- the walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's open to the public, requires no reservations, and is hosted on the fourth Sunday of every month, May - October. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. You're invited to bring your camera, and a friend.
The Torrance Historical Society & Museum presents The Original Torrance Fall Tour of Historic Homes
Saturday & Sunday, October 13-14, 2012 The primary fund-raiser and signature event for the Torrance Historical Society & Museum is its biennial Tour of Historic Homes - a long standing tradition in the City of Torrance since 1980. This event is held on even years the second weekend in October. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Date: TBA, second or third Sunday in December
No Reservations Required Children of all ages and adults who are young at heart, are invited to the Torrance Historical Society & Museum for a reading of the holiday classic, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. A reader (to be announced) will cozy down in an antique wingback chair and delight listeners with this magical tale. There will be a surprise visit by Santa. Each guest will leave with a treat, compliments of COSTCO, and one lucky winner will go home with a copy of the book - 'Twas the Night before Christmas! Guests also have an opportunity to win a teddy bear. This event is free, open to the public, and requires no reservations, so bring a friend -- or two! |
