It’s already been a few decades since the California Historical Society has chosen to celebrate the Summer of Love events by capturing its best moments. Let’s check them out!

Fantasy Fair, Mill Valley, 1967

Photo: Elaine Mayes

Grateful Dead, c. 1966.

Photo: Gene Anthony/Gene Anthony

Lenore Kandel, Freewheelin Frank, (Hells Angel), and Michael McClure at Human Be-In, 1967.

Photo: Rosie McGee

Couple on Ground after Be- In, 1967.

Photo: Photographer: Gene Anthony/Gene Anthony

Death of Hippie Procession, Haight Street, 1967.

Photo: Gene Anthony/Gene Anthonyx

Gary Snyder, Michael McClure, and Alan Ginsberg at the Be-In, 1967.

Photo: Gene Anthony/Gene Anthony

Group Dancing at Trips Festival, 1966.

Photo: Gene Anthony