Events
Upcoming Events
Come to La Historia and celebrate the holidays with us!
Veterans Oral History Workshop
Past Events
Breakfast at La Historia: Celebrating the Tradition of Menudo Making
Join us on September 29, 2024 at La Historia Museum for our annual menudo breakfast, where we honor the rich cultural tradition of menudo making. Enjoy a warm bowl of menudo and immerse yourself in the history behind this beloved dish, learning about its significance to the communities of El Monte and South El Monte. Be a part of this special celebration and help us keep this tradition alive by purchasing a bowl and sharing in the experience!
La Historia's ofrenda, a celebration of life.
The Fabric of a Community Exhibition
The Fabric of a Community: An Exhibit of Generations of Fashion in the El Monte and South El Monte Communities was exhibited at the El Monte Community Center* on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM.
Community members joined a journey through time and style via the dresses of El Monte and South El Monte.
Many families from the community generously donated photos from their special events in El Monte to share with the community.
Attendees were invited to learn more about how La Historia preserves the community memory of El Monte.
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Reopening
After temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum re-opened in December of 2022 with a re-opening event where recent museum renovations were unveiled to community members.
These changes included updated photo displays, renovated flooring, new seating, and state-of-the-art audio and video technology additions to the exhibition space. While enjoying the new space together, community members also participated in gathering donations for a toy drive for the holidays.
Open House & Holiday Toy Drive
Support La Historia on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10:00 - 2:00 PM
All are welcome!
Take a photo with Santa
Toy drive: support the El Monte & South El Monte children by donating a new toy
Check out our new merchandise, perfect for the holidays!
Help support the Venegas/Fr. Coffield/Aragon Gonzales Educational Scholarship
Last chance to see The Fabric of a Community: An Exhibit of Generation of Fashion in El Monte & South El Monte
