Preserving Yesterday.
Enriching Today.
Inspiring Tomorrow.
Hawthorne Historical Society, founded in 2011, is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire and empower people to make Hawthorne’s richly diverse past a meaningful part of their lives.
Help preserve its stories.
The Hawthorne Historical Society is accepting applications for the Volunteer Board of Directors.
Time Commitment: Average of 2–6 hours per month.
Available Roles: Research, Docenting, Collections, Writing, Events, Digital support
Application Deadline: October 25
Hawthorne is located in the very heart of the favored Southwest, being in the direct path of Los Angeles, towards the only natural deep-water seaport in Southern California.
We endeavor to bring you closer to the City of Hawthorne, past and present, by providing exhibits, materials, local history, speaker events, walking guided tours for area school classes, historical reference books and photographs, personal histories (oral and written) and our Hall of Fame Events, where we recognize and honor notable people and organizations.
The Hawthorne Land Company published and distributed thousands of circulars to entice people to purchase lots or homes in the Hawthorne area. We welcome your input, comments, and contributions of photographs and memories to augment the collection.
The Hawthorne Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our community. Through exhibits, educational programs, events, collections, and local stories, we connect people with Hawthorne’s past and help keep its history alive for future generations.
The Hawthorne Historical Society is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are funded through memberships, direct cash donations, events, and sponsorships.
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Membership is not required to access our website or physical museum. We do offer paid membership to support our organization and offer exclusive content and your name is acknowledged on our website with consent.
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From lectures and tours to community celebrations, our events bring history to life for all ages.
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Explore our collection of historic photos, documents, and city memories. Members enjoy access to exclusive galleries and archives.
Your support today helps protect our past and inspire future generations.
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We gratefully acknowledge the following corporate sponsors for their very generous support which allows us to bring the technology of the 21st Century to preserve, house, and display the history of our past. For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact us.
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Jim Thorpe Park 14100 Prairie Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Jim Thorpe Park Tuesday & Saturday 11AM-2PM (Except Holidays)
P.O. Box 1262,
Hawthorne,
CA 90251
