Santa Monica Conservancy

Green Pergola at Palisades Park with Palm Trees in the Background — Pergola at Palisades Park | Photo by Stephen Schafer

The Santa Monica Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to heritage conservation, from preserving cultural narratives to revitalizing historic places.

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Celebrate the 10th Birthday of the Shotgun House

Celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the Conservancy’s Preservation Resource Center at the Shotgun House at a block-party-style event! The May 17 program includes Shotgun House storytelling and recognition of a special individual, to be announced soon. After the program, enjoy birthday cake, live music, and a chance to spend time with neighbors.

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Upcoming Events

April 25

Free In-Person: Shotgun House

April 25

Marion Davies Guest House Tour at ACBH

Wearing sunglasses and a wide smile, with a patch of native plants behind her, Robin Venturelli poses in a flapper-era fur coat and frilly beige hat while holding a biography of Marion Davies, the silent screen star Robin portrays annually at the Marion Davies Guest House, seen in the background.

April 26

Marion Davies Guest House Tour at ACBH

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Preservation Resource Center
at the Shotgun House

The Shotgun House is open for tours on the second and fourth Saturday and Sunday of every month from noon to 2 p.m.

2520 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA
90405

Explore the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica, which now serves as an award-winning Preservation Resource Center for our community. Built in 1897, the little house features three original rooms where you can explore Santa Monica history and learn about preservation. Look behind the walls and the floor to reveal vintage materials, and see if you can find the one original window in the Shotgun House. learn more →