Perris Valley Museum
Santa Fe Depot
120 4th Street (at D Street)
Perris, CA 92570
951-657-0274
http://www.perrisvalleymuseum.org/
Thurs-Sun: 12p-4p
Free
Docent tours are available on request.
There is lots to see at the recently renovated Santa Fe Depot, home of the Perris Valley Museum, in downtown Perris. It's a great place to relive your childhood, teach your children and grandchildren their local history, or just simply have a look inside that building you have been driving by for so long.
The Perris Depot is often described as one of the most elegant of the nation's few surviving small town railway depots. It was designed by noted railroad station architect Benjamin Franklin Levet at the behest of J.W. Nance, a prominent Perris builder and investor.
Built of red brick, the Perris Depot is a classic example of High Victorian style. Most small town stations were built using standard frame construction. The depot is still at its exact original site, and has remained basically unchanged from its original design and construction. Furthermore, it represents a very important architectural genre: Queen Anne. It is among the very few of the original buildings of this style that today survives intact and unaltered.
The Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association collects, catalogues, and displays items of historical interest, in addition to publishing pamphlets on valley history. Collections include artifacts from the Luiseno Indians, turn of the century clothing, farming equipment, mining tools, and personal effects from the city’s namesake, Fred T. Perris.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
The Asistencia, Redlands
The Asistencia
California Historical Landmark #42
26930 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373
909-793-5402
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/asist.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
This is a 1930s reconstruction of an 1830s ranch outpost of Mission San Gabriel. Buildings include a small museum with site history and a chapel.
Established in 1819 as a part of the Mission San Gabriel's Rancho San Bernardino, the original Asistencia or more correctly - Estancia functioned as an outpost for cattle grazing activities. The Asistencia buildings we can visit today are reproductions built in the 1930s and located approximately one mile east of the original Estancia site.
This facility opened to the public in 1937 as the "Asistencia." In 1960, it was dedicated as California Historical Landmark #42 as an outstanding example of handcrafted structures of the WPA era. Since that time, under the administration of the San Bernardino County Museums, the "Asistencia" has undergone retrofitting for seismic stability.
A visit to the Asistencia will allow you the chance to visit its museum, walk through historic rooms, and relax in the gardens. They also have special events, exhibits and demonstrations.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Asistencia for latest information.
California Historical Landmark #42
26930 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373
909-793-5402
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/asist.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
This is a 1930s reconstruction of an 1830s ranch outpost of Mission San Gabriel. Buildings include a small museum with site history and a chapel.
Established in 1819 as a part of the Mission San Gabriel's Rancho San Bernardino, the original Asistencia or more correctly - Estancia functioned as an outpost for cattle grazing activities. The Asistencia buildings we can visit today are reproductions built in the 1930s and located approximately one mile east of the original Estancia site.
This facility opened to the public in 1937 as the "Asistencia." In 1960, it was dedicated as California Historical Landmark #42 as an outstanding example of handcrafted structures of the WPA era. Since that time, under the administration of the San Bernardino County Museums, the "Asistencia" has undergone retrofitting for seismic stability.
A visit to the Asistencia will allow you the chance to visit its museum, walk through historic rooms, and relax in the gardens. They also have special events, exhibits and demonstrations.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Asistencia for latest information.
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum, Big Bear City
The Big Bear Valley Historical (Eleanor Abbott) Museum
Northeast end of Big Bear City Park off Greenway Drive, just east of the airport
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-8100
http://www.bigbearhistory.org/museum.htm
Memorial Day weekend in May, through the second weekend of October
Sat-Sun, Weds and Monday Holidays: - 10a-4p
Once at the park entrance, follow the driveway as it curves left into the parking lot. After parking, cross the footbridge and follow the sidewalk, to the right, into the museum entrance.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
In addition to hosting historical tours and featured speakers, the Society operates a Historical Museum with an extensive collection of artifacts, featuring exhibits from the indigenous Serrano Indians, the gold mining era, cowboys and cattle ranching, logging, fox farming and early winter sports.
Museum grounds include:
The old Big Bear City Community Market
Historic Cienega Largo Log Cabin
1900's Shay Meadow Cabin
Old mule barn
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Northeast end of Big Bear City Park off Greenway Drive, just east of the airport
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-8100
http://www.bigbearhistory.org/museum.htm
Memorial Day weekend in May, through the second weekend of October
Sat-Sun, Weds and Monday Holidays: - 10a-4p
Once at the park entrance, follow the driveway as it curves left into the parking lot. After parking, cross the footbridge and follow the sidewalk, to the right, into the museum entrance.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
In addition to hosting historical tours and featured speakers, the Society operates a Historical Museum with an extensive collection of artifacts, featuring exhibits from the indigenous Serrano Indians, the gold mining era, cowboys and cattle ranching, logging, fox farming and early winter sports.
Museum grounds include:
The old Big Bear City Community Market
Historic Cienega Largo Log Cabin
1900's Shay Meadow Cabin
Old mule barn
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Kellogg House, Pomona
Kellogg House Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-3004
http://foundation.csupomona.edu/kh/
First Sunday of each month, October through June, in conjunction with the Kellogg Arabian Horse Shows.
12p-2p (The House is closed from 2p-3:30p during the Sunday Arabian Horse Show.)
A free self-guided tour
Intended as a winter respite for W.K.'s family, the grounds offered an idyllic setting with winding roadways and terrain for walking, riding, or driving.
Myron Hunt designed not only the main house and guest cottage you pass as you enter the main gate, but also the Arabian stables, and the other ranch buildings including the Manor House, originally built for Kellogg's eldest son Karl and his family. Today the university president and his family occupy the Manor House. Because Kellogg loved the outdoors, his house was set on top of the hill to take full advantage of the Pomona Valley panorama.
Because weathered features of the house have been meticulously restored and recreated to precisely match the original item, plumbing fixtures, the wrought iron banisters on both the master bedroom verandas and the wall light sconces in the living room appear just as they did when the house was first occupied. In fact, the only additions to the original construction are an upgraded electrical system, interior ventilation, and irrigation system, as well as a wheelchair access ramp and restroom. Mr. Kellogg's original pipe organ from the Skinner Company has been replaced by a contemporary 1927 theater-style Wurlitzer, rescued from the Whittier Granada Theater demolition.
Contact the Center for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-3004
http://foundation.csupomona.edu/kh/
First Sunday of each month, October through June, in conjunction with the Kellogg Arabian Horse Shows.
12p-2p (The House is closed from 2p-3:30p during the Sunday Arabian Horse Show.)
A free self-guided tour
Intended as a winter respite for W.K.'s family, the grounds offered an idyllic setting with winding roadways and terrain for walking, riding, or driving.
Myron Hunt designed not only the main house and guest cottage you pass as you enter the main gate, but also the Arabian stables, and the other ranch buildings including the Manor House, originally built for Kellogg's eldest son Karl and his family. Today the university president and his family occupy the Manor House. Because Kellogg loved the outdoors, his house was set on top of the hill to take full advantage of the Pomona Valley panorama.
Because weathered features of the house have been meticulously restored and recreated to precisely match the original item, plumbing fixtures, the wrought iron banisters on both the master bedroom verandas and the wall light sconces in the living room appear just as they did when the house was first occupied. In fact, the only additions to the original construction are an upgraded electrical system, interior ventilation, and irrigation system, as well as a wheelchair access ramp and restroom. Mr. Kellogg's original pipe organ from the Skinner Company has been replaced by a contemporary 1927 theater-style Wurlitzer, rescued from the Whittier Granada Theater demolition.
Contact the Center for latest information.
Yorba and Slaughter Families Adobe, Chino
The Yorba and Slaughter Families Adobe
California State Historical Landmark #191; National Register of Historic Places 75-450
17127 Pomona Rincon Road
Chino,CA 91708
909- 597-8332
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yorba.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
The Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, built in 1852-53, is one of the oldest standing adobe residences in San Bernardino County. This historic adobe home built by Raimundo Yorba was purchased by Fenton Slaughter in 1868. This National Register site contains both the ranch house with many of the original Slaughter family furnishings and a renovated General Store of the 1890s which also includes agrarian exhibits.
The adobe residence was originally one story with a sleeping loft: the four rooms on the main floor and 3 in the loft were arranged side-by-side. Nearly every room had an exterior door. Wide porches were built on all four sides; porches on the east and south sides were later enclosed.
Next door, the ornamental concrete block house was built between 1906 and 1909. It, too, had porches that were later framed to create more rooms. It was to become the principal residence at Buena Vista; the adobe was apparently unoccupied between 1916 and 1929 and was for a time used to grow mushrooms. Restoration of the adobe was started in 1928.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
California State Historical Landmark #191; National Register of Historic Places 75-450
17127 Pomona Rincon Road
Chino,CA 91708
909- 597-8332
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yorba.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
The Yorba-Slaughter Adobe, built in 1852-53, is one of the oldest standing adobe residences in San Bernardino County. This historic adobe home built by Raimundo Yorba was purchased by Fenton Slaughter in 1868. This National Register site contains both the ranch house with many of the original Slaughter family furnishings and a renovated General Store of the 1890s which also includes agrarian exhibits.
The adobe residence was originally one story with a sleeping loft: the four rooms on the main floor and 3 in the loft were arranged side-by-side. Nearly every room had an exterior door. Wide porches were built on all four sides; porches on the east and south sides were later enclosed.
Next door, the ornamental concrete block house was built between 1906 and 1909. It, too, had porches that were later framed to create more rooms. It was to become the principal residence at Buena Vista; the adobe was apparently unoccupied between 1916 and 1929 and was for a time used to grow mushrooms. Restoration of the adobe was started in 1928.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
Yucaipa Adobe, Yucaipa
The Yucaipa Adobe
California Historical Landmark #528
32183 Kentucky Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-795-3485
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yucadob.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Oral history and tradition attributed this adobe home to Diego Sepulveda. But historical and archaeological studies undertaken during restoration and seismic strengthening of the adobe in 1989-1990 provided a new interpretation. It is now believed that Diego Sepulveda’s adobe was located a few hundred yards away, near 16th and Dunlap Boulevard, and that James Waters, noted hunter, trapper, and mountaineer, built the Yucaipa Adobe in 1858-1859. Mr. Waters stocked his Yucaipa Rancho with sheep, driving herds as far as Arizona and Montana.
The Yucaipa Adobe contains furnishings from the nineteenth century. Horse-drawn farm implements are exhibited outside the adobe. The exhibit was donated by the Haley and Melton families, early Yucaipa ranchers. The Lions Club of Yucaipa moved the farm implements to the site and organized the exhibit, which also includes a blacksmith shop.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
California Historical Landmark #528
32183 Kentucky Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-795-3485
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/yucadob.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Oral history and tradition attributed this adobe home to Diego Sepulveda. But historical and archaeological studies undertaken during restoration and seismic strengthening of the adobe in 1989-1990 provided a new interpretation. It is now believed that Diego Sepulveda’s adobe was located a few hundred yards away, near 16th and Dunlap Boulevard, and that James Waters, noted hunter, trapper, and mountaineer, built the Yucaipa Adobe in 1858-1859. Mr. Waters stocked his Yucaipa Rancho with sheep, driving herds as far as Arizona and Montana.
The Yucaipa Adobe contains furnishings from the nineteenth century. Horse-drawn farm implements are exhibited outside the adobe. The exhibit was donated by the Haley and Melton families, early Yucaipa ranchers. The Lions Club of Yucaipa moved the farm implements to the site and organized the exhibit, which also includes a blacksmith shop.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Adobe for latest information.
Chaffey / Cooper Regional History Museum, Upland
The Chaffey Communities Cultural Center
Cooper Regional History Museum
Two museums located in Upland, CA
http://www.coopermuseum.net/
The Chaffey Communities Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the communities of Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Mt. Baldy, Rancho Cucamonga and San Antonio Heights.
217 East A Street
Upland, CA
909-982-8010
Tues: 12-2p
Thur-Sat: 11a-5p
This location features:
The Main Gallery - "California Citrus Story"
The Nichols Gallery - Tongva Indians
The Hall Gallery - Local Communities
525 West 18th Street
Upland, CA
909-920-3742
Thurs: 2p-6p
Fri-Sat: 10a-6p
Please call to verify hours - Sometimes the site manager here is working 'outreach' or helping at the A Street museum!
This location features:
100 year-old Historic St. Marks Church
Farm Implement Display
Research Library
Artifact Processing Center
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Cooper Regional History Museum
Two museums located in Upland, CA
http://www.coopermuseum.net/
The Chaffey Communities Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the communities of Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Mt. Baldy, Rancho Cucamonga and San Antonio Heights.
217 East A Street
Upland, CA
909-982-8010
Tues: 12-2p
Thur-Sat: 11a-5p
This location features:
The Main Gallery - "California Citrus Story"
The Nichols Gallery - Tongva Indians
The Hall Gallery - Local Communities
525 West 18th Street
Upland, CA
909-920-3742
Thurs: 2p-6p
Fri-Sat: 10a-6p
Please call to verify hours - Sometimes the site manager here is working 'outreach' or helping at the A Street museum!
This location features:
100 year-old Historic St. Marks Church
Farm Implement Display
Research Library
Artifact Processing Center
Contact the Museum for latest information.
W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, Pomona
W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Room 126 in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26)
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909- 869-3081
http://www.csupomona.edu/~wkkahl/
The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library is a collection of Arabian horse materials located in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26) at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The collection mainly consists of books and periodicals, both current and out-of-print, dealing with the Arabian horse.
The Library attempts to collect and preserve all types of Arabian horse information whether in printed or non-printed format, and includes books, pamphlets, art work, brochures, newsletters, videotapes, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, photographs, letters, manuscripts, and reports.
The collection is intended to be used as a research facility by University students and personnel as well as interested persons outside the academic community.
In June of 2001 the Library was placed in storage due to earthquake retrofitting, asbestos abatement, and construction in the University Union (now known as the Bronco Student Center), where it was then housed. Due to the limited quarters, there is space for only approximately 10% of the collection on the shelves. Therefore access to all materials is not possible at the present time. Visitors are welcome by appointment. Please call or email in advance for an appointment and to inquire whether the items you are interested in are unpacked.
Contact the Center for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Room 126 in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26)
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909- 869-3081
http://www.csupomona.edu/~wkkahl/
The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library is a collection of Arabian horse materials located in the Old Kellogg Stables (building 26) at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The collection mainly consists of books and periodicals, both current and out-of-print, dealing with the Arabian horse.
The Library attempts to collect and preserve all types of Arabian horse information whether in printed or non-printed format, and includes books, pamphlets, art work, brochures, newsletters, videotapes, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, photographs, letters, manuscripts, and reports.
The collection is intended to be used as a research facility by University students and personnel as well as interested persons outside the academic community.
In June of 2001 the Library was placed in storage due to earthquake retrofitting, asbestos abatement, and construction in the University Union (now known as the Bronco Student Center), where it was then housed. Due to the limited quarters, there is space for only approximately 10% of the collection on the shelves. Therefore access to all materials is not possible at the present time. Visitors are welcome by appointment. Please call or email in advance for an appointment and to inquire whether the items you are interested in are unpacked.
Contact the Center for latest information.
Agriscapes Visitor Center, Pomona
Agriscapes Visitor Center
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-6722
http://www.csupomona.edu/~agriscapes/visitors.html
The Visitor Center is an education and demonstration center devoted to food, agriculture and the urban environment. The primary purpose is to promote agricultural and environmental literacy through an exploration of scientific and historical information.
Inside the Visitors Center are two exhibit areas: one devoted to the history of agriculture and the use of technology in food production systems; the other devoted to water and environmentally beneficial waste related strategies.
The Visitors Center includes a theater with a preprogrammed selection of videos on environmental issues that is activated by a touch screen display.
The Visitors Center contains several interactive kiosks where you can "test your plant I.Q." and learn about integrated waste management strategies.
Also visit the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch located at Agriscapes. http://www.csupomona.edu/~farmstore/
Contact the Center for latest information.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-6722
http://www.csupomona.edu/~agriscapes/visitors.html
The Visitor Center is an education and demonstration center devoted to food, agriculture and the urban environment. The primary purpose is to promote agricultural and environmental literacy through an exploration of scientific and historical information.
Inside the Visitors Center are two exhibit areas: one devoted to the history of agriculture and the use of technology in food production systems; the other devoted to water and environmentally beneficial waste related strategies.
The Visitors Center includes a theater with a preprogrammed selection of videos on environmental issues that is activated by a touch screen display.
The Visitors Center contains several interactive kiosks where you can "test your plant I.Q." and learn about integrated waste management strategies.
Also visit the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch located at Agriscapes. http://www.csupomona.edu/~farmstore/
Contact the Center for latest information.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Leonis Adobe Museum, Calabasas
Leonis Adobe Museum
23537 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA
818-222-6511
http://www.leonisadobemuseum.org/
Weds-Fri, Sun: 1p-4p
Sat: 10a-4p
Closed on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Suggested Donations
Adults $4
Senior $3
Children <12 $1
Parking:
$3.50 Flat Rate
$2.00 Farmer's Market Parking (Saturday Mornings Only)
Free for Museum Guests
The Leonis Adobe Museum is dedicated to restoring, preserving, and sharing the last of the old west. Here, you can experience California ranch life of the late 1800s... visit a Victorian-style early Los Angeles home... see what a jail was like in the Wild West... enjoy a picnic in picturesque Calabasas Creek Park with its antique ironwork and lovely gardens.
The Leonis Adobe was the home of Miguel Leonis, known as the King of Calabasas. The museum features his authentically furnished two-story Monterey-Style adobe with original buildings, period livestock, gardens and a vineyard--all part of Leonis' recreated ranch where he once ruled the territory.
Although the Leonis Adobe is over 150 years old, the everyday life on the ranch is much the same. Upon entering the wrought-iron gates, the huge White Oak tree still shades the property and one immediately travels back to the 1880 period.
Until it was moved to the Leonis Adobe grounds in 1983, the Plummer House stood in Plummer Park, West Hollywood, where it was known as the "Oldest House in Hollywood". In 1935 it was designated as State Historical Landmark No. 160.
Weekend tours are given every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30pm.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
23537 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA
818-222-6511
http://www.leonisadobemuseum.org/
Weds-Fri, Sun: 1p-4p
Sat: 10a-4p
Closed on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Suggested Donations
Adults $4
Senior $3
Children <12 $1
Parking:
$3.50 Flat Rate
$2.00 Farmer's Market Parking (Saturday Mornings Only)
Free for Museum Guests
The Leonis Adobe Museum is dedicated to restoring, preserving, and sharing the last of the old west. Here, you can experience California ranch life of the late 1800s... visit a Victorian-style early Los Angeles home... see what a jail was like in the Wild West... enjoy a picnic in picturesque Calabasas Creek Park with its antique ironwork and lovely gardens.
The Leonis Adobe was the home of Miguel Leonis, known as the King of Calabasas. The museum features his authentically furnished two-story Monterey-Style adobe with original buildings, period livestock, gardens and a vineyard--all part of Leonis' recreated ranch where he once ruled the territory.
Although the Leonis Adobe is over 150 years old, the everyday life on the ranch is much the same. Upon entering the wrought-iron gates, the huge White Oak tree still shades the property and one immediately travels back to the 1880 period.
Until it was moved to the Leonis Adobe grounds in 1983, the Plummer House stood in Plummer Park, West Hollywood, where it was known as the "Oldest House in Hollywood". In 1935 it was designated as State Historical Landmark No. 160.
Weekend tours are given every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30pm.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
949-923-2230, 949-923-2232
http://www.ocparks.com/heritagehill/
Guided tours through the buildings are provided for the public Wednesday through Sunday.
Heritage Hill Historical Park is composed of 4.1 acres with four historic buildings. The fully restored and furnished historic buildings span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of the town of El Toro (El Toro Grammar School, 1890; St. George's Episcopal Mission, 1891), through the citrus farming days of the early twentieth century (Harvey Bennett Ranch House, 1908).
The tours offer an interpretation of Saddleback area history through the artifacts, events and people associated with each building. Landscaping of the park is in keeping with the historic nature of the buildings. The grounds are also available for weddings.
Park staff and associated community interest groups offer special events each year, the most popular of which is the annual Victorian Christmas held on the first Saturday of December.
Contact the Park for its latest information.
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
949-923-2230, 949-923-2232
http://www.ocparks.com/heritagehill/
Guided tours through the buildings are provided for the public Wednesday through Sunday.
Heritage Hill Historical Park is composed of 4.1 acres with four historic buildings. The fully restored and furnished historic buildings span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of the town of El Toro (El Toro Grammar School, 1890; St. George's Episcopal Mission, 1891), through the citrus farming days of the early twentieth century (Harvey Bennett Ranch House, 1908).
The tours offer an interpretation of Saddleback area history through the artifacts, events and people associated with each building. Landscaping of the park is in keeping with the historic nature of the buildings. The grounds are also available for weddings.
Park staff and associated community interest groups offer special events each year, the most popular of which is the annual Victorian Christmas held on the first Saturday of December.
Contact the Park for its latest information.
Centinela Adobe Complex, Inglewood
Centinela Adobe Complex
7634 Midfield Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90045
310-649-6272
http://www.cityofinglewood.org/depts/rec/centinela_adobe/default.asp
http://www.histsocentvalley.org/
Sun 2p-4p
Weekday Tours are by appointment, call 310-671-2075 or 310-677-2067
The Historical Society of the Centinela Valley in cooperation with the City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department maintains the Centinela Adobe Complex.
Among the landmarks are the Centinela Valley Adobe built in 1834 by Ignacio Machado, the Daniel Freeman Land Office built in 1887, and the Centinela Valley Heritage (Walter Haskell) and Research Center.
Through mementos from the 1888 Freeman mansion, more than 10,000 photographs, books and other memorabilia chronicling the evolution of Centinela Valley are available for exploration by generations to come. The name Centinela Valley evolved from the name Centinela Ranch when ranching activities were ending.
Contact the Adobe or Historical Society for more information.
7634 Midfield Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90045
310-649-6272
http://www.cityofinglewood.org/depts/rec/centinela_adobe/default.asp
http://www.histsocentvalley.org/
Sun 2p-4p
Weekday Tours are by appointment, call 310-671-2075 or 310-677-2067
The Historical Society of the Centinela Valley in cooperation with the City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department maintains the Centinela Adobe Complex.
Among the landmarks are the Centinela Valley Adobe built in 1834 by Ignacio Machado, the Daniel Freeman Land Office built in 1887, and the Centinela Valley Heritage (Walter Haskell) and Research Center.
Through mementos from the 1888 Freeman mansion, more than 10,000 photographs, books and other memorabilia chronicling the evolution of Centinela Valley are available for exploration by generations to come. The name Centinela Valley evolved from the name Centinela Ranch when ranching activities were ending.
Contact the Adobe or Historical Society for more information.
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Vista
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
2040 North Santa Fe
Vista, CA 92084
760-941-1791
http://www.agsem.com/
Daily: 10a-4p
Closed December 25th & January 1st
Check their schedule for museum closures due to special events.
Non-Event Daily Admission
Adults $5
Senior 65+ $4
Children 6-12 $3
Children <6 Free
Located on 55 acres of rolling farm ground, the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum collects, preserves and displays examples of mechanical ingenuity and crafts associated with the early days of the American farm and rural community.
The Museum's collections focus on the 1849 through the early 1960’s era with exhibits that actively demonstrate farm equipment and tools from horse drawn through modern row crop.
Unique from traditional Museum, the collection is maintained in operating condition and used during a wide range of events held here on the grounds. Volunteers operate equipment to help maintain and repair the property and collections.
The Museum is operated as a semi-static museum most days, they do have active demonstrations throughout the week. The Weaving exhibit is open every Thursday for demonstration and teaching. Blacksmithing is taught and demonstrated every Saturday from beginning through advance classes and our N' Scale Model Railroad building is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Museum offers educational and recreational opportunities to the public through exhibits, demonstrations, activities and programs displaying the art of invention fulfilling necessity. Acknowledging the past provides direction for the future.
Self-guided tours available.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
2040 North Santa Fe
Vista, CA 92084
760-941-1791
http://www.agsem.com/
Daily: 10a-4p
Closed December 25th & January 1st
Check their schedule for museum closures due to special events.
Non-Event Daily Admission
Adults $5
Senior 65+ $4
Children 6-12 $3
Children <6 Free
Located on 55 acres of rolling farm ground, the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum collects, preserves and displays examples of mechanical ingenuity and crafts associated with the early days of the American farm and rural community.
The Museum's collections focus on the 1849 through the early 1960’s era with exhibits that actively demonstrate farm equipment and tools from horse drawn through modern row crop.
Unique from traditional Museum, the collection is maintained in operating condition and used during a wide range of events held here on the grounds. Volunteers operate equipment to help maintain and repair the property and collections.
The Museum is operated as a semi-static museum most days, they do have active demonstrations throughout the week. The Weaving exhibit is open every Thursday for demonstration and teaching. Blacksmithing is taught and demonstrated every Saturday from beginning through advance classes and our N' Scale Model Railroad building is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Museum offers educational and recreational opportunities to the public through exhibits, demonstrations, activities and programs displaying the art of invention fulfilling necessity. Acknowledging the past provides direction for the future.
Self-guided tours available.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Pioneers Park, Imperial
Pioneers Museum and Cultural Center of the Imperial Valley
Pioneers Park
373 E. Aten Road (Exit I-8 at Hwy 111 North to Aten Road)
Imperial, CA 92251
760-352-1165
http://www.imperial.edu/~pioneers/
Tues-Sun: 10a-4p
Adults $4
Children <13 $0.50
The museum houses galleries honoring the different ethnic communities and their history of settlement in the Imperial Valley. It also has a place of honor for all the local young men and women who have served in this country's armed forces from the Civil War to Desert Storm. The Veterans Gallery includes artifacts and uniforms from the different wars and a memorial outside to honor those who paid with their lives.
Among the ethnic galleries at the Museum you will find the Korean Gallery with its "Turtle Ship" made by Admiral Lee Soon Shim in 1592 and the Swiss Gallery with its musical instruments played by Swiss immigrants at their local gatherings and parties. Other galleries in the Museum depict the everyday life of early immigrants from around the world and their unique contributions to this harsh and beautiful land.
The Museum also houses a well preserved history of the Valley's advances in agriculture and technology showing the progress in seed genetics, entomology, animal husbandry and farming equipment. The most important factor in the permanent settlement here came with the building of one of the most impressive irrigation systems anywhere in the world.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Pioneers Park
373 E. Aten Road (Exit I-8 at Hwy 111 North to Aten Road)
Imperial, CA 92251
760-352-1165
http://www.imperial.edu/~pioneers/
Tues-Sun: 10a-4p
Adults $4
Children <13 $0.50
The museum houses galleries honoring the different ethnic communities and their history of settlement in the Imperial Valley. It also has a place of honor for all the local young men and women who have served in this country's armed forces from the Civil War to Desert Storm. The Veterans Gallery includes artifacts and uniforms from the different wars and a memorial outside to honor those who paid with their lives.
Among the ethnic galleries at the Museum you will find the Korean Gallery with its "Turtle Ship" made by Admiral Lee Soon Shim in 1592 and the Swiss Gallery with its musical instruments played by Swiss immigrants at their local gatherings and parties. Other galleries in the Museum depict the everyday life of early immigrants from around the world and their unique contributions to this harsh and beautiful land.
The Museum also houses a well preserved history of the Valley's advances in agriculture and technology showing the progress in seed genetics, entomology, animal husbandry and farming equipment. The most important factor in the permanent settlement here came with the building of one of the most impressive irrigation systems anywhere in the world.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
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