Public Events

Born in OC - Artists, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries - Greer Wilder Join us for a special Speakers Program and Brunch featuring Costa Mesa's own Greer Wylder, journalist, founder of Greer’s OC, and author of Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California, a book highlighting influential Orange County natives and creatives. This event is perfect for honoring mothers, grandmothers, and the influential women in our lives. Share this special afternoon with us and…

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 pmMembers Only Event Join the Costa Mesa Historical Society for a special docent-led tour of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, one of Orange County’s most celebrated cultural landmarks and a defining institution in Costa Mesa’s artistic legacy. Guided by knowledgeable Segerstrom Center docents, this exclusive behind-the-scenes experience offers rare insight into the history, architecture, and vision that shaped this world-class performing arts campus. Participants will gain a deeper appreciation for…

Speakers Program & 2026 Board Installation Sunday, January 11, 2026 – 2:00- 4:00PM Norma Hertzog Community Center, Costa Mesa Celebrate the start of a milestone year! The Costa Mesa Historical Society is turning 60, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a member of the one and only society that matters in Costa Mesa. Join us as we kick off this landmark anniversary with a special edition of our Speakers Program and the…

Experience the art and architecture of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on a special outdoor walking tour led by two Center Docents from the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, alongside Council Member Arlis Reynolds. The Tour has been filled! If you want to be on Stand by List, please fill out the form! The tour begins on the south side of Segerstrom Center for the Arts Plaza overlooking the fountain, continues through the serene Noguchi Garden,…

Exciting news! The Costa Mesa Historical Society is proud to partner with the Newport Beach Film Festival for its 26th Anniversary Celebration — happening October 16–23, 2025! Join us in supporting the inspiring film “Dickens of Christmas” Directed by Gillian McKercher — a heartwarming story of creativity, community, and the spirit of the season. Get Your Tickets: Tap the link in our bio to choose your day, date & theatre — and use code CMHS25 for a…

Nate Jackson - co-author of "Tearing Down the Orange Curtain" Nate Jackson was born in Orange County and came up in the local punk scene, playing in bands and rumbling through the mosh pit in warehouses, DIY venues, and clubs across SoCal. He is currently the Deputy Editor of entertainment at the L.A. Times. He was previously the Music Editor for OC Weekly and also worked as a staff writer for the L.A. Times. His work has…