IMMERSIVE HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE
EARTHQUAKE! Shaken, But Standing Strong!
San Francisco 1906 Quake Commemoration

What if you could step inside the night San Francisco changed forever?
On April 18, 1906, the city shook, burned, and rebuilt. Now, for one weekend, you’re invited to experience it from within.
Enter a living Victorian time capsule where history is retold & rexperienced. Through immersive performance, music, and storytelling, EARTHQUAKE! Shaken, But Standing Strong brings you inside the house that survived it all.
Experience the Great 1906 Quake of San Francisco like you were THERE. Step into a Victorian Timecapsule as two HISTORIC LANDMARKS: the Haas-Lilienthal House and the Gregangelo Museum; unite for an IMMERSIVE JOURNEY.
​Encounter LIVE PERFORMANCES and original music by two-time Emmy Award-winner Rita Abrams in a world-class reimagining of survival and spirit.
- Friday, April 17, 2026: 5:30 PM
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Maximum of 60 guests
Length: 1.5 hours
Ages 18 and up
$55
Location: The Haas-Lilienthal House
Address: 2007 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Frequently asked questions about Earthquake
Beyond the 120th anniversary, what is the core mission of this immersive journey?
This is a world-class collision of San Francisco Heritage and transformative storytelling. While others offer static history, The Gregangelo Museum and Haas-Lilienthal House provide a high-velocity return to 1906 that serves as a mirror for the modern world. We acknowledge the contrast between the natural disaster of the past and the man-made ecological and sociopolitical disasters of the present. This experience is a call to action. It is a peaceful and joyful revolution of the spirit that anchors the resilience of our ancestors to the urgent need for solidarity in this very moment.
How does this experience empower seekers of liberty and social justice?
By bypassing passive observation, we engage the internal vision and the collective subconscious. We move beyond the selfie museum status quo to foster a deep psychological connection to the city’s enduring identity. This is a digital-free sanctuary featuring original compositions by two-time Emmy Award-winning writer Rita Abrams. It is designed for those who believe in human liberty and the power of the individual to address inequality. Participants do not just witness a story. They inhabit the spirit of a landmark that survived the 1906 fire line, emerging with a renewed sense of social duty and the empowerment to protect our shared future.
Why is this architectural survivor the essential site for a mature audience?
The Haas-Lilienthal House is the only San Francisco Historic Landmark of its kind that stood firm against the 1906 destruction. As a portal to the Reconstruction Era, it symbolizes the strength required to rebuild amidst chaos. This collaboration between two Legacy Businesses serves as a live sensory documentary for a multicultural and multigenerational audience seeking the raw truth. Because the production depicts the grim reality of death, human suffering, and the cost of the natural disaster, it is designed for mature guests ages 12 and up. In a world of man-made crisis, this house stands as a testament to what is possible when we stand together. Preserving our history through music and performance is a commitment to freedom.
