Rock Around The Block

The 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 the Block event!

On Thursday, July 16th, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, the Sares Regis Group and the Torrance Historical Society are hosting a 1950s-style family summer event in celebration of Torrance's All-America City Award -- one of America's original and most prestigious community recognition awards received in 1956.

Post Avenue will be blocked off from Cravens to Sartori, so you can . . .

View vintage cars courtesy of local car owners
Bop to 50s music by DJ Ozzie
Walk-through the new Torrance Memorial Centennial Exhibit displaying 100 years of care
Munch on Malasada Donuts
Scream for Creamy Boys Ice Cream
See special exhibits featuring the original All-America City congratulatory telegram from President Eisenhower, along with the All-America City button & logo
Meet Torrance High Class of 1956
Listen to South Bay Strummers (ukulele) & play B-I-N-G-O in the Bartlett Center
Be Amazed by Alex Hattori, world-renowned yo-yo champ, and his award-winning tricks
Check-out high school yearbooks -- the Museum has the largest collection in the City
Learn hands-on CPR from the Torrance Fire Dept. to the Bee Gees’ "Stayin' Alive."
Enter the hula hoop, bubble gum blowin', Torrance Bakery cake walk and pie eating contests - there are prizes!