About this Event
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, continues its new monthly speaker series, “Making History Fun Again,” designed to honor the city’s legendary past through lively storytelling and unforgettable personalities.
February Speaker: Woody LaBounty
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, The Clift welcomes Woody LaBounty, of San Francisco Heritage who will provide a colorful history of San Francisco’s Carville by the Sea.
Woody LaBounty serves as the President & CEO of San Francisco Heritage, a 50-year-old nonprofit with a mission to protect and enhance San Francisco's unique architectural and cultural identity. Before joining Heritage, he was the longtime executive director of the local history organization, Western Neighborhoods Project. There he led efforts to save 1906 earthquake relief cottages, scan and post more than 50,000 historical images online (OpenSFHistory.org), and bring together arts and history to equitably enrich the neighborhoods of western San Francisco.
About the Series
The Making History Fun Again series:
- Celebrates San Francisco’s diverse and vibrant history
- Connects generations through lively, accessible storytelling
- Showcases authors, historians, performers, and cultural icons
- Invites the public into the Redwood Room for conversations that spark curiosity and imagination
Upcoming Speaker Series Lineup
- Thursday, March 19 – Ray Beldner: History of Art in San Francisco
- Thursday, April 16 – John Martini: 1906 Earthquake & Fire
- Thursday, May 21 - SFHS - History of SF’s Legendary Hotels
- Thursday, June 18 - Shawn Sprockett - Unthinkable Vice
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary Street, San Francisco, United States
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