Heritage Square Museum invites you to join us on Sunday, April 11 from 11am to 4pm, for LA Heritage Day.
This year, the event will feature a heritage showcase, games and crafts for kids and lots of opportunities to discover the history of the region from the over 70 groups in attendance. Pink's Hot Dogs, will also be here and will have a special display showing their history in Hollywood going back to 1939!
Special activities occurring throughout the day include:
Blacksmithing from Adam's Forge
A living history interpretation of William Mulholland by the museum of the San Fernando Valley
Period dancing and audience participation by the Yesteryears Dancers
Performance of songs from the Charles Lummis Book "Spanish Songs of Old California" by the Historical Society of Southern California
A costumed presentation recalling moments in the history of the Centinela Valley by the Historical Society of Centinela Valley
The opportunity to see a 1922 Moreland Bus courtesy of the Burbank Historical Society
Regional Music courtesy of the Arab American Historical Foundation
A discussion on the Los Angeles City Preservation Ordinanance
For a complete list of participating groups visit http://heritagesquare.blogspot.com .
Because you're "in the know," you can download a flyer for FREE admission here: http://heritagesquare.org/calendar_of_events.htm (it's $5 without the flyer).
Admission is also free for those showing their Heritage Square membership card.
Those attending the event are encouraged to take the METRO Gold Line to the Heritage Square stop, where a shuttle will be running every 5 to 10 minutes.
We also want to thank Councilman Ed Reyes and Supervisor Gloria Molina for their support of the event. LA Heritage Day is put on by the Los Angeles Heritage Alliance. Learn more at http://laheritage.blogspot.com
Heritage Square is a living history museum reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century, Heritage Square Museum offers visitors a look into the everyday lives of Southern Californians at the close of the 19th Century.
The eight historic structures located on the museum grounds, constructed during the Victorian Era, were saved from demolition and serve as a perfect background to educate the public about Southern California's early development. From the simplicity of the Octagon House to the opulence of the Perry Mansion, the Museum provides a unique look at the lifestyles of the people who contributed so much to the development of modern Los Angeles.
Cheryl- Heritage Day at the Heritage Square Museum sound like a great way for families to spend some quality time.
Hi CJ, A long time. How are you? This is a great post and I love the idea of supplying the flyer for Free admittance. The Heritage program is so fascinating and our California history is so vibrant and colorful. I love things like this and am delighted you are sharing it and helping others to find their way to these great happenings.
Great example of a local post. I am working hard to do more of these. Thanks CJ...good one.