All events are at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum unless otherwise noted.

Torrance Historical Society & Museum
1345 Post Avenue (at Cravens)
Torrance, CA 90501
310-328-5392

Free, on-street parking is available on Post and Cravens within steps of the Museum.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free - donations accepted
Questions: (310) 328 - 5392

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.

Looking dapper with his waxed handlebar mustache, silk lounging jacket and spats, Michael George, guest historian, 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. This event is free, open to the public, and requires no reservations, so bring a friend -- or two!

Mark Your Calendars -- FUTURE EVENTS

Events in 2009

Book Signing & Presentation, March 8th, 2009

The Torrance Historical Society & Torrance Public Library presents...

Light refreshments will be served. No reservations are required. This presentation is free, and open to the public, but seating is limited, so arrive early.

Works in Progress Presents "Whose Story Now"

Once WWII ended, Japanese Americans began telling their stories for the first time. Works in Progress follows their evolving story from that moment to the present, which beg the questions .... Whose Story Now?

For its sixth consecutive year, Works in Progress presents dramas of compelling contemporary events in the intimate Nakano Theatre at Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Q & A and reception will follow each event.

Monday, Feb 16th
"Rabbit in the Moon"
One family's challenge to break the silence of the past and search for the truth.

Wednesday, Feb 25th
"Heroes, My Friend Ted"
Stories of two brothers in the 100th / 142nd and of Torrance's own hero, Ted Tanouye.

Wednesday, March 25th
"Yellow Pearl"
Music and stories of the 1970's emerging American Asian movement.

Wednesday, April 29th
"Big Head"
Stories of Japanese Americans during WWII that also explores the treatment as those perceived as the enemy after 9/11.

Wednesday, May 27th
"It's Great 2B an American"
Multi-media performance about the ironies of having an American passport and an Asian face.

The Torrance Historical Society & Museum is once again working in association with Works in Progress, a program of the Cultural Services Division of the Torrance Community Services Department. This series is presented in association with Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, Japanese American Historical Society of Southern California, JA Living Legacy, Japanese American National Museum, Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress, Ted Tanouye Memorial Foundation, The Henry Fukuhara Workshop, Torrance CitiCABLE, Torrance Public Library and Visual Communications.

Walking Tours of Downtown Torrance

Rock Around the Block!

Thursday, July 16, 2009
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM IN-N-OUT Burger wagon available. Burger wagon will close earlier if food is sold out.

This is a free event - donations accepted. Nominal fee for food and beverages.

Polish your car, shop for your outfit and start saving those nickels for IN-N-OUT Burgers, and milk shakes. You have almost a whole year to practice your bubble gum blowing, hula hoop and pie eating skills to eating skills to take first place in contests. Be there, or be square!

Events in 2010

Torrance Historical Society & Museum presents
The Original Torrance Fall Tour of Historic Homes

Saturday & Sunday, October 9-10, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No reservations required
Fee TBA

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.