Events Calendar

Welcome to the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society Calendar. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

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An Afternoon with Costume Designer Daniel Orlandi 12:00 pm
An Afternoon with Costume Designer Daniel Orlandi
May 22 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
An Afternoon with Costume Designer Daniel Orlandi
May 22nd, 12-3pm. Daniel Orlandi is an American costume designer whose work can be seen in a wide variety of films such as: Saving Mr. Banks, The Blind Side, Trumbo, Cinderella Man, Angels and Demons,…
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May
22
Sun
An Afternoon with Costume Designer Daniel Orlandi
May 22 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
An Afternoon with Costume Designer Daniel Orlandi

May 22nd, 12-3pm. Daniel Orlandi is an American costume designer whose work can be seen in a wide variety of films such as: Saving Mr. Banks, The Blind Side, Trumbo, Cinderella Man, Angels and Demons, The Davinci Code, The Normal Heart, Down with Love, etc. He has been nominated for several costume awards including a BAFTA, an Emmy, and a Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in a Period Film.

Members: $35
Non-Members: $45

Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society

Presents

An Afternoon with Costume Designer Daniel Orlandi

May 22nd, 12-3pm
511 S. Van Ness Ave.

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A Garden Tour
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A Garden Tour

LOVE GARDENS?
The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society is showcasing 5 beautiful local gardens.
Enjoy Music, Plant Sale & Raffle Items
Docents available at each garden.
Refreshments will be served.

JUNE 5, 1-5pm
Tour begins at 166 S. Plymouth

Members $40
Non-Members $50
Partner Organization $40

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31
Sun
2022 WSHPHS Annual Meeting & Barbecue
Jul 31 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2022 WSHPHS Annual Meeting & Barbecue

Sunday July 31st, 1-5pm. Please join us at the historical Gilmore Adobe on Sunday, July 31st, from 1:00 to 5:00 for our Annual Meeting and barbecue. The Gilmore Adobe was built in 1852 and is located in that mysterious space at The Grove hidden behind tall walls, beautiful gardens, and colorful peacocks. Wedged between Maggiano’s, the former home of Wood Ranch, and Umami Burger the Gilmore Adobe is beautifully preserved and is one of the oldest homes in Los Angeles. It has served the Gilmore family since Arthur Gilmore purchased the house and surrounding 256 acres in 1880. Guests will have full access to the charming museums and on the grounds of the adobe. We will have a guest speaker and food and wine will be served.

SOLD OUT

Members – $55*
Non-Members – $65*

Sunday, July 31st 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Gilmore Adobe, Charming museums and on the grounds, Guest speaker

6333 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, 90036

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Ghosts of Greystone Manor Tour
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Ghosts of Greystone Manor Tour

Sunday, September 11 at 10:00 the gates of Greystone Manor open. Soon afterward at 10:30 Ghosts Of Greystone author, Clete Keith will take 20 Historical Society members on a special guided “ghost tour” of the Mansion. Clete Keith worked at Greystone for 20 years and his book is based on his experiences as well as his interviews with others. This is not an architectural tour of Greystone. Those who come at 10:00 will experience the beautiful gardens leading up to the house and will then meet in the courtyard of the mansion.

$25 Members Only

SOLD OUT
Sunday, September 11th
10am
905 Loma Vista Drive. Beverly Hills

Parking is in the upper parking lot.

Please wear comfortable shoes for there are a lot of steps and no elevators involved with this tour.

No food or drinks are allowed inside the Manor.

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Rimpau Boulevard Home Tour
Nov 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rimpau Boulevard Home Tour

Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 11:00 to 3:00, Please join us for the continuation of the Windsor Square~Hancock Park Historical Society home tour. This annual event was put on a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic and is now back. This year’s home tour features a selection of century-old houses on one of Hancock Park’s premier streets, Rimpau Boulevard. Join us as these generous homeowners open their seldomly seen houses for you. There will be food and refreshments as well as a silent auction. Three of the homes were designed by renowned architect Gordon Kaufmann.

Member tickets are $65 (+ a small Paypal fee)
Non-Members $75 (+ a small Paypal fee)

Food and Refreshments Silent Auction

Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 11:00 to 3:00

Location will be provided with the purchase of your ticket

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY PARTY AT TAM O’SHANTER @ Tam O’Shanter
Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY PARTY AT TAM O’SHANTER @ Tam O’Shanter

Please mark your calendars to join your fellow members of the Historical Society for our annual holiday party on Sunday, December 11th at 1:00. This year we will be enjoying the festivities at the much-loved 100-year-old Tam O’Shanter in Atwater Village. This was Walt Disney’s favorite place for lunch and the plaque on table 31 is a testament to it.  Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, fresh salmon, roasted chicken, Martinis and rum toddies, etc.

Sunday, December 11th at 1:00
Tam O’Shanter
2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Festive all year long and especially this time of year.

Members: $75
Guests: $85

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ANNUAL TEA @ Wilshire Country Club
Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ANNUAL TEA @ Wilshire Country Club

*This event is SOLD OUT*

You are cordially invited to attend
THE WINDSOR SQUARE HANCOCK PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL TEA

Sunday, February 26th, 2023
1pm – 4pm
Wilshire Country Club
301 North Rossmore

Special Guest
Councilwoman Katy Young Yaroslavsky

Guest Speaker
Photographer & Author Tom Zimmerman
Spectacular Illumination: Neon Los Angeles 1925-1965

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The Museum of Neon Art
Apr 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Museum of Neon Art

Come to a guided tour of a very special place by museum owner Carrie Siegel.

The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society

Invites you to join fellow members on a short voyage to Glendale to The Museum of Neon Art.

Sunday, April 16th at 1:00pm

Members: $10
Non Members: $15
Admission + Tom Ziimmerman’s book of historic L.A. neon Spectacular Illumination: $30

Limit 30 People (so get your tickets today)

216 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA. 91204

Convenient parking at The Americana right across the street

No host lunch following at either Shake Shack or In and Out Burger following. Both a short walk from the museum.

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A Tree Walking Tour with The Urban Lumberjack
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
A Tree Walking Tour with The Urban Lumberjack

The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society

Presents

A Tree Walking Tour with The Urban Lumberjack

Members: $25
Non Members: $35

Saturday May 6th 10:00 am

More info at TheUrbanLumberjack.com

Limited to 30 People
Comfortable shoes are suggested for walking

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A Secret Garden Tour
Jun 3 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A Secret Garden Tour

Saturday June 3rd. Five Gardens within
Windsor Square and Fremont Place
Starting at 355 S. Windsor Boulevard

Enjoy Six Gardens, Plant Sales & Silent Auction
Refreshments will be served

Members: $45
Non-Members: $55

The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society
Presents

A Secret Garden Tour

Saturday, June 3rd 2023
1:00 to 5:00 PM

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN PERSON AT 355 SO. WINDSOR BLVD.

355 S. Windsor Boulevard is ground zero for A Secret Garden Tour. At this location will be the reception desk where guests and docents will receive their wristbands. This is also where you can pay by credit card, cash, or check for admittance to the tour. This location also has a plant sale, food and refreshments, and a silent auction.