The LGHS presents its free lecture series HISTORY ALIVE on September 3, 2026
Featuring Helen Halmay Presenting: “The Lion of Lemon Grove – Fact or Fiction?”
Please join us at the Lee House Cultural Center on September 3rd at 7:00 pm for the 48th Season Premiere Opening of History Alive!

Join LGHS on September 3rd at 7 pm, for the 2026 premier of History Alive 2026. We will hear past president Helen Halmay as she shares her research on the Lion of Lemon Grove. Helen grew up in the are of the ‘lion’ and her research from Ringling Brothers to the early years of the San Diego Zoo is fascinating. We’re not LION!
History Alive is a free Lecture Series presented by the Lemon Grove Historical Society. Lectures are held at the H. Lee House Cultural Center on the 1st Thursday of the month. H. Lee House is located at 3205 Olive St. in the Treganza Heritage Park where there is ample, well-lit parking. History Alive is suitable for ages 16 and over.
For more information on History Alive and other LGHS events, follow this link to our Events Page
While you are at the lecture please consider joining the Lemon Grove Historical Society as a Member. For a few dollars a year you can support your community as well as add to your own personal knowledge of local history.



