Events
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FIFA World Cup
FeaturedTorrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesIn celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™, and in recognition of Torrance being the birthplace of AYSO Soccer, the Torrance Historical Society invited Miguel Salazar and Julie Randall, owners of Street Faire Antiques in downtown Torrance, to share their private soccer collection.
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Torrance on the AIR
FeaturedTorrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesTwo of the biggest events in Torrance, prior to World War II, were the discovery of oil in 1921 and the arrival of the CBS KNX Radio Tower in 1938. KNX is one of the oldest stations in the United States, and its radio transmitter sits in the middle of Columbia Park (4045 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504) – placed there decades before Columbia even became a park.
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Walking Tours
FeaturedTorrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesThe free docent-led tours begin at the Torrance Historical Museum (1345 Post Avenue) at 10:30 AM, and will point-out many historic sites and landmarks of Old Torrance (founded 1912).
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Names on the Wall Remembrance
FeaturedTorrance Veterans Memorial Wall 3006 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA, United StatesThe Torrance Historical Society conducts a Memorial Day Remembrance for Torrance military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country during war, with the reading of the 152 Names on the Torrance Veterans Memorial Wall. Located at the corner of Torrance Boulevard and Maple Avenue. 3006 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
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Rock Around the Block
Torrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesThe Torrance Historical Society will host it's annual Rock Around the Block event this summer with many free games for the public, a few paid game booths, entertainment, and Car...
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Rock Around the Block Car Show
Torrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesThe Torrance Historical Society invites you to put on your pedal pushers, poodle skirts, or Pendleton's, and cruise on down to the Museum, for the FREE family-fun 19th Annual Rock Around...
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Shopping Centers
Torrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesIn Celebration of Jared Sidney Torrance’s birthday (August 3), we welcome you to Late-Night Thursdays at the Museum during the month of August. The Museum will extend it hours until 7:00 PM, and treats...
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Pacific Electric Railway
Torrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesTorrance Historical Society & Museum - Late Night Thursdays!!! This is the Third in the series of four amazing August Late Night Thursdays in 2025! The Pacific Electric Railway was...
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Wilson Park-Naval Annex
Torrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesTorrance Historical Society & Museum - Late Night Thursdays!!! This is the Second late night Thursday in the amazing line up for August 2025... The Naval Annex was used as...
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Museum Closure
The Museum will be closed Sun. 9/13 and Wed. 9/16 due to work on the exterior of the premises.
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Downtown Torrance – Scaredown
FeaturedTorrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesCome join us for the Downtown Torrance Associations 7th Annual Scaredown for the best free non-permanent TATOO!
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Historic Home Tour
Torrance Historical Society & Museum 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA, United StatesOn Saturday & Sunday, October 10th - 11th, 2026, the streets of Old Torrance will be buzzing with visitors from all around the South Bay, as the Torrance Historical Society is...