Historic ILWU longshore workers mural inside Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Memorial Association Hall in Wilmington California.

About our hall

built for community

The LWMA (Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Memorial Association), affectionately known as the “Memorial Hall,” was established in 1944 by longshore workers as a place where union families and the Wilmington community could gather, support one another, and celebrate life’s milestones. Today, that same spirit continues. Our newly renovated Wilmington event hall welcomes weddings, quinceañeras, memorials, meetings, celebrations, and community gatherings throughout the Los Angeles Harbor area while honoring the generations who built this space. For decades, families have danced, toasted, remembered, and celebrated within these walls — and we’re proud to continue that tradition for the next generation.

built for community

The LWMA (Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Memorial Association), affectionately known as the “Memorial Hall,” was established in 1944 by longshore workers as a place where union families and the Wilmington community could gather, support one another, and celebrate life’s milestones.

Today, that same spirit continues. Our newly renovated Wilmington event hall welcomes weddings, quinceañeras, memorials, meetings, celebrations, and community gatherings throughout the Los Angeles Harbor area while honoring the generations who built this space.

For decades, families have danced, toasted, remembered, and celebrated within these walls, and we’re proud to continue that tradition for the next generation.

Our Association

Board of Directors

Patricia Aguirre

President

Kim Solis

Vice President

Board Members

Roman Brink
Mike Carranza
Diana Chavez-Feipel
Mike Contreras
John DeLuca
Michael Dillon
Cathy Familathe
Sunshine Garcia
Lynn Hay
Alina Pineda
Norman Tuck
Patricia Tuck

Trial Committee

Patricia Aguirre
Terry Brown
Mike Carranza
Diana Chavez-Feipel
Mike Contreras
John DeLuca
Sunshine Garcia
Markita Hall
Lynn Hay
Alina Pineda
David Samperio
Lateefa Smith
Kim Solis
Noran Tuck
Patricia Tuck

Established 1944

MEMORIAL hall

Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Memorial Association building exterior sign in Wilmington California.

Our mission

The mission of LWMA is to preserve the legacy of our longshore community while providing an affordable, welcoming gathering space for families, organizations, and local events throughout Wilmington and the Los Angeles Harbor area.

Our Community

For generations, Memorial Hall has served as a gathering place for:

  • Weddings & family celebrations
  • Quinceañeras
  • Memorials & celebrations of life
  • Cultural events
  • Union and community gatherings
  • Meetings & support groups

LWMA Member benefits

LWMA members continue to receive special access and benefits that honor the hall’s original purpose of supporting longshore workers and their families.

• Reduced Rental Rates
• Repass
• Priority Access

Reserve your Date

Now Booking Fall & Winter 2026

Your celebration deserves a space that feels just right. Schedule a tour today and see how beautifully your event can come to life.