Organizations and Events
California Historical Society
The offical state historical society – located South of Market at 678 Mission Street.
Exhibit: The Life and Work of Mabel McKay
The Life and Work of Mabel McKay tells the story of a renowned basket weaver, healer, culture bearer, and inspiration.
Event: Spike Days at CHS 8/24/1911:00 AM
The ceremonial gold spike that was driven to join the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco by rail and by extension attaching L.A. to the transcontinental railroad and the East Coast, will be on view during five special days throughout Overland to California.
Chinese Historical Society of America
The CHSA promotes the contributions and legacy of the Chinese in America through exhibitions, publications and programs. It is located at 965 Clay Street.
Programs: Enhance your trip to San Francisco Chinatown with one of our educational programs. These programs provide an in-depth exploration of the galleries at the Chinese Historical Society of America, while utilizing Chinatown as an educational learning space.
Online Education: Work of Giants: The Chinese and the Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad
This is the CHSA Museum’s page memorializing the efforts of the 12,000 Chinese laborers who worked on the Central Pacific portion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Online Education: Earthquake: The Chinatown Story
The Rebirth of San Francisco Chinatown 1906-2006.
Historical Agencies and Museums
Cable Car Museum
California Historical Society
Chinese Historical Society of America
Found SF
Foundation for San Francisco’s Architectural Heritage
Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California
Golden Gate Railroad Museum
Museum of the City of San Francisco (virtual museum)
Radio Heritage Foundation
San Francisco Bay Area Television Archive
San Francisco Fire Department Museum
San Francisco Historical Society
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Museum
San Francisco Performing Arts Library & Museum
San Francisco Public Library History Center
San Francisco Westerners Corral
Wells Fargo History Museums
Organizations
California Historical Societies and Museums
Chinese Historical Society of America and the Chinese American National Museum
Gold Rush History Alliance
San Francisco Architectural Heritage
San Francisco African American Historical & Cultural Society
San Francisco History Club
San Francisco Historical Society
San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
San Francisco Preservation Society
Society of California Pioneers
Victorian Alliance of San Francisco
Western Neighborhoods Project