Join the Costa Mesa Historical Society for an elegant evening celebrating sixty years of preserving the history, architecture, stories, and cultural legacy of Costa Mesa.
This special anniversary event will bring together community supporters and preservation advocates for an evening reflecting on the past while helping shape the future of the Society.
The evening begins with a private open house at the Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum, followed by a reception and dinner at the Norma Hertzog Community Center.
OPEN HOUSE AT THE MUSEUM
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum
1870 Anaheim Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Guests are invited to explore exhibits, archives, and collections highlighting the evolution of Costa Mesa and the continuing transformation of the museum as the Society enters its next chapter.
The museum open house offers a rare opportunity to experience the collection in an intimate setting while connecting with fellow supporters of local history, arts, culture, and preservation.
EVENING RECEPTION & DINNER
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Following the museum open house, guests will gather next door for an evening reception and dinner honoring the Costa Mesa Historical Society’s 60th Anniversary.
The evening will feature special guests, reflections on Costa Mesa’s history and future, and a celebration of the individuals and organizations that have helped shape the community over the past six decades.
This anniversary fundraiser will directly support the Society’s ongoing efforts to preserve local history, expand exhibitions and programming, improve archival preservation, and strengthen community engagement for future generations.
ABOUT THE COSTA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Founded in 1966, the Costa Mesa Historical Society has spent six decades preserving and sharing the stories of Costa Mesa through exhibitions, educational programs, research, partnerships, and stewardship of the historic Diego Sepúlveda Adobe.
As the Society enters its 60th year, this celebration honors both its history and its future.
Register for the August 30, 2026 60th Anniversary event here:
