The March Field Air Museum
Adjacent to March Air Reserve Base
16222 Interstate 215 (at 22550 Van Buren Blvd)
Look for the orange and white checkerboard roof visible from the freeway.
Riverside, CA 92518
951-902-5949
http://www.marchfield.org/
Tues-Sun: 9a-4p
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter.
Admisison: $10
Children (5-11): $5
Active Duty and Reservist personnel in uniform (with military ID), Children <5 FREE
March Field Air Museum, and the P-38 National Museum are adjacent to the March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, California. March Field Air Museum serves as home to over 70 historic aircraft and many inside displays relating to the history of March Field, now known as March Air Reserve Base. The main building was erected in 1993. Its style reflects the traditional hangars of earlier aviation days.
At the museum visitors can watch modern military aircraft as they land and take off daily. Inside the museum the visitor will find thousands of artifacts on display covering the years from 1918 to the present. Also displayed in the hangar are some rare and unusual aircraft, including a P-59 fighter, the first operational jet adopted by the U.S. Air Force over 50 years ago.
The building also contains a theater in which visitors may view films about the history of March Field and U.S. military aviation, the General Curtis E. LeMay Library, a well-stocked Museum Store, and the museum offices.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Perris Valley Museum, Perris
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.
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.
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.
John Rains House, Rancho Cucamonga
John Rains House
National Register of Historic Places 75-428
8810 Hemlock
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-989-4970
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/rains.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
This National Register site is the restored 1860 ranch residence of John and Maria Merced Rains. The Rains House was built in 1860 by Ohio brick masons from bricks made by Joseph Mullaly from the red clay on the site. Its flat roof was waterproofed by tar from the brea pits in Los Angeles.
An open flume carried water from springs through the kitchen, into the patio, and under the house to the orchard, thereby providing cooling for the structure. The original house had an entry hall, a parlor, and three bedrooms in the front, with a patio area flanked by a dining room, a kitchen, a padré’s room, and two guest rooms. It is one of the oldest fired brick structures still standing in San Bernardino County.
John Rains planted 160 acres of vines in 1859. Wine and brandy made at Cucamonga gained wide popularity. An earlier small vineyard and winery is said to date back to 1839, thus establishing the claim that Cucamonga has the oldest commercial winery in the state.
The Casa de Rancho Cucamonga Historical Society was organized to assist in the restoration, maintenance, and furnishing of the John Rains House in keeping with its 1860 origin. Docents welcome guests when the house is open to the public.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Historical Society for latest information.
National Register of Historic Places 75-428
8810 Hemlock
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-989-4970
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/rains.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
This National Register site is the restored 1860 ranch residence of John and Maria Merced Rains. The Rains House was built in 1860 by Ohio brick masons from bricks made by Joseph Mullaly from the red clay on the site. Its flat roof was waterproofed by tar from the brea pits in Los Angeles.
An open flume carried water from springs through the kitchen, into the patio, and under the house to the orchard, thereby providing cooling for the structure. The original house had an entry hall, a parlor, and three bedrooms in the front, with a patio area flanked by a dining room, a kitchen, a padré’s room, and two guest rooms. It is one of the oldest fired brick structures still standing in San Bernardino County.
John Rains planted 160 acres of vines in 1859. Wine and brandy made at Cucamonga gained wide popularity. An earlier small vineyard and winery is said to date back to 1839, thus establishing the claim that Cucamonga has the oldest commercial winery in the state.
The Casa de Rancho Cucamonga Historical Society was organized to assist in the restoration, maintenance, and furnishing of the John Rains House in keeping with its 1860 origin. Docents welcome guests when the house is open to the public.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Historical Society for latest information.
Stone Hotel, Daggett
Stone Hotel
Daggett, CA
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/stone.htm
Closed for renovation, this structure served traveling railroad and mining personnel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Daggett Stone Hotel, was the place to stay for railroad men, miners, and other travelers in the central Mojave Desert. Constructed in the 1880s, the building has undergone several catastrophes, including a fire that destroyed its upper story before the turn of the century.
Amongst regular guests at the hotel was "Death Valley Scotty," said to have occupied the front room on the photograph's right because it had a separate entrance.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Daggett, CA
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/stone.htm
Closed for renovation, this structure served traveling railroad and mining personnel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Daggett Stone Hotel, was the place to stay for railroad men, miners, and other travelers in the central Mojave Desert. Constructed in the 1880s, the building has undergone several catastrophes, including a fire that destroyed its upper story before the turn of the century.
Amongst regular guests at the hotel was "Death Valley Scotty," said to have occupied the front room on the photograph's right because it had a separate entrance.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
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.
La Casa Primera, Pomona
La Casa Primera
1569 N. Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/primera/
Sun: 2p-5p
Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Don Ygnacio selected the present site for his first dwelling and built the La Casa Primera in 1837. It was the first home built in this locality. Like other homes of the period its thick walls were made of adobe brick. The Palomares family lived here for seventeen years until they moved to their new adobe home, now known as Adobe de Palomares.
Subsequently various families occupied La Casa until 1973 when it was purchased by the Historical Society and restored, in a joint effort with the City of Pomona, to what it looked like in the late 1800's. The Historical Society of Pomona Valley, Inc. has furnished many of the rooms of La Casa with authenic Ninteenth Century furnishings for viewing by the public. After many alternations and additions the home still stands today as a lasting memorial to those bold and adventuresome pioneers who settled this area.
The Barbara Greenwood Kindergarten, 332 West McKinley Avenue, is also part of the historic complex at Park and McKinley. It was built in 1908, and housed the first kindergarten class in the city. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a contributing structure in the Hacienda Park Historic District.
Miss Greenwood was a pioneer in the field of kindergarten and supervision of training for teachers as well as being well known for her contributions in the field of parent education. She was a dynamic leader who assumed numerous leadership roles in local, state, national, and international organizations interested in the early education of young children.
Contact the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
1569 N. Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/primera/
Sun: 2p-5p
Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Don Ygnacio selected the present site for his first dwelling and built the La Casa Primera in 1837. It was the first home built in this locality. Like other homes of the period its thick walls were made of adobe brick. The Palomares family lived here for seventeen years until they moved to their new adobe home, now known as Adobe de Palomares.
Subsequently various families occupied La Casa until 1973 when it was purchased by the Historical Society and restored, in a joint effort with the City of Pomona, to what it looked like in the late 1800's. The Historical Society of Pomona Valley, Inc. has furnished many of the rooms of La Casa with authenic Ninteenth Century furnishings for viewing by the public. After many alternations and additions the home still stands today as a lasting memorial to those bold and adventuresome pioneers who settled this area.
The Barbara Greenwood Kindergarten, 332 West McKinley Avenue, is also part of the historic complex at Park and McKinley. It was built in 1908, and housed the first kindergarten class in the city. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a contributing structure in the Hacienda Park Historic District.
Miss Greenwood was a pioneer in the field of kindergarten and supervision of training for teachers as well as being well known for her contributions in the field of parent education. She was a dynamic leader who assumed numerous leadership roles in local, state, national, and international organizations interested in the early education of young children.
Contact the Historical Society of Pomona Valley 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.
Pomona Ebell Museum of History, Pomona
Pomona Ebell Museum of History
Historic Ebell Club Building
585 E. Holt Ave (at Caswell Street)
Pomona, CA
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/ebell/
Weds-Fri: 1p-5p
Contact the Museum or the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Historic Ebell Club Building
585 E. Holt Ave (at Caswell Street)
Pomona, CA
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/ebell/
Weds-Fri: 1p-5p
Contact the Museum or the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Campo de Cahuenga, North Hollywood
Campo de Cahuenga
3919 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91604
818-763-7651
http://www.campodecahuenga.com
Sat: 11a-3p
The Campo site is currently closed for renovations, now nearly complete. Visit their site for re-opening information in the near future. Despite the closure, they still do the signing reenactment each January.
The Campo de Cahuenga is a place of celebrations. Each January, for more than half a century the events of 1847 are celebrated anew. In a reenactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga, signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor. In two years, without first becoming a U.S. territory, California was fast-tracked into the Union. Manifest Destiny was realized. We were one nation from sea to shining sea. All Californians became one people-Americans. To this day, Campo de Cahuenga is a place for celebrating our multi-cultural contributions.
An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here. Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy.
Managed by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association under the auspices of the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for future generations.
The Campo de Cahuenga story is told in art and architecture at the Metro Rail Universal Station on the Red Line, directly adjacent to the Campo. Learn about the artists' visions here. http://www.metro.net/about_us/metroart/ma_mrrlumg.htm
For more information and photos on the Campo, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Recreation and Parks website: http://www.laparks.org/dos/historic/campo.htm
Contact the Campo for its latest information.
3919 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91604
818-763-7651
http://www.campodecahuenga.com
Sat: 11a-3p
The Campo site is currently closed for renovations, now nearly complete. Visit their site for re-opening information in the near future. Despite the closure, they still do the signing reenactment each January.
The Campo de Cahuenga is a place of celebrations. Each January, for more than half a century the events of 1847 are celebrated anew. In a reenactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga, signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor. In two years, without first becoming a U.S. territory, California was fast-tracked into the Union. Manifest Destiny was realized. We were one nation from sea to shining sea. All Californians became one people-Americans. To this day, Campo de Cahuenga is a place for celebrating our multi-cultural contributions.
An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here. Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy.
Managed by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association under the auspices of the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for future generations.
The Campo de Cahuenga story is told in art and architecture at the Metro Rail Universal Station on the Red Line, directly adjacent to the Campo. Learn about the artists' visions here. http://www.metro.net/about_us/metroart/ma_mrrlumg.htm
For more information and photos on the Campo, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Recreation and Parks website: http://www.laparks.org/dos/historic/campo.htm
Contact the Campo for its latest information.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Whitaker-Jaynes Estate and the Bacon House Museums, Buena Park
Whitaker-Jaynes Estate Park
Home to the Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon Historic House Museums
6631 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
714-562-3570 or 714-521-1887
http://www.historicalsociety.org/pages/tours.asp
The Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon House Museums are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society, FREE of charge. Call for appointment or for current hours.
The story of the Whitaker-Jaynes House coincides with the history and development of Buena Park. The House was built for Andrew W. Whitaker when he arrived from Indiana in 1887.
The Bacon House was built about 1884 by an unknown squatter in a remote area of Abel Stearn's Rancho Los Coyotes. The Bacon House is a rare surviving example of the single wall method of construction. The house is furnished with many original Bacon Family heirlooms.
Both house museums are furnished much as they would have been at the turn of the century and are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society.
These homes are at the center of the newly formed Historic District between the Stage Stop Hotel and the First Congregational Church.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Home to the Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon Historic House Museums
6631 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
714-562-3570 or 714-521-1887
http://www.historicalsociety.org/pages/tours.asp
The Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon House Museums are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society, FREE of charge. Call for appointment or for current hours.
The story of the Whitaker-Jaynes House coincides with the history and development of Buena Park. The House was built for Andrew W. Whitaker when he arrived from Indiana in 1887.
The Bacon House was built about 1884 by an unknown squatter in a remote area of Abel Stearn's Rancho Los Coyotes. The Bacon House is a rare surviving example of the single wall method of construction. The house is furnished with many original Bacon Family heirlooms.
Both house museums are furnished much as they would have been at the turn of the century and are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society.
These homes are at the center of the newly formed Historic District between the Stage Stop Hotel and the First Congregational Church.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum, Desert Hot Springs
Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum
67616 East Desert View Avenue
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760- 329-7610
http://www.cabotsmuseum.org/
Winter Schedule: Oct-April: 9a-4p
Winter Tour Schedule - We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to tour start times: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Summer Schedule: May-Sept: 9a-1p
Pricing for Guided Museum Tour
Adults $10
Military, Seniors 65+, Children (6-12) $8
Children <6 Free
No Self-Guided Tours, visit the museum grounds on your own for free
Cabot's Pueblo Museum is a Hopi inspired Pueblo that is a unique treasure to the Coachella Valley, located in the heart of Desert Hot Springs.
Built by Cabot Yerxa (b. 1883) on property he homesteaded in 1913, he worked on the property until his death in 1965. Cabot journeyed through the desert; gathering reclaimed materials for 10 years; from as far east as the Salton Sea, north to Morongo Valley, south to Palm Springs and west to White Water.
The structure is hand made, created from reclaimed and found objects. The Pueblo is four-stories, 5,000 square feet and includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors. Visitors will notice many unique features: including windows and doors collected and reassembled from abandoned homesteads, old telephone poles, buck board wagon parts and many other materials used creatively.
On the guided tour, visitors journey through the life of Cabot Yerxa and his family including artifacts collected from their adventures dating back over 100 years. Hear his story from the Dakota Territory to Mexico, Cuba, Alaska, France, throughout California and the Southwest, including the founding of Desert Hot Springs, California. Tour is approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Tours may need to be canceled due to inclement weather: please call to confirm. The museum tour may not be accessible to certain people with handicaps or medical conditions – please call with questions.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
67616 East Desert View Avenue
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760- 329-7610
http://www.cabotsmuseum.org/
Winter Schedule: Oct-April: 9a-4p
Winter Tour Schedule - We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to tour start times: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Summer Schedule: May-Sept: 9a-1p
Pricing for Guided Museum Tour
Adults $10
Military, Seniors 65+, Children (6-12) $8
Children <6 Free
No Self-Guided Tours, visit the museum grounds on your own for free
Cabot's Pueblo Museum is a Hopi inspired Pueblo that is a unique treasure to the Coachella Valley, located in the heart of Desert Hot Springs.
Built by Cabot Yerxa (b. 1883) on property he homesteaded in 1913, he worked on the property until his death in 1965. Cabot journeyed through the desert; gathering reclaimed materials for 10 years; from as far east as the Salton Sea, north to Morongo Valley, south to Palm Springs and west to White Water.
The structure is hand made, created from reclaimed and found objects. The Pueblo is four-stories, 5,000 square feet and includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors. Visitors will notice many unique features: including windows and doors collected and reassembled from abandoned homesteads, old telephone poles, buck board wagon parts and many other materials used creatively.
On the guided tour, visitors journey through the life of Cabot Yerxa and his family including artifacts collected from their adventures dating back over 100 years. Hear his story from the Dakota Territory to Mexico, Cuba, Alaska, France, throughout California and the Southwest, including the founding of Desert Hot Springs, California. Tour is approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Tours may need to be canceled due to inclement weather: please call to confirm. The museum tour may not be accessible to certain people with handicaps or medical conditions – please call with questions.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
818-9 4200
http://www.descansogardens.org/
Daily: 9a-5p (last entry is at 4:30p)
Closed Christmas
General $8
Senior/Students $6
Children (5 - 12) $3
Guild members and children <5 Free
Reciprocal admissions are during regular hours. Visit their website to see the complete list of American Horticultural Society reciprocal gardens.
Free parking.
Gardens include the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Nature's Table edible garden, Oak Forest, California Garden, Iris Garden, Camellia Collection and the Lilac Garden.
Explore the Gardens on the covered, handicap-accessible "green" tram. The zero-emissions electric tram is the latest in clean industrial technology -- and it's very quiet! Relax and enjoy the narration that emphasizes the history and plants that make up the beauty of Descanso. Tram $4. Depending on demand, tram tours are 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Please check with the Visitor Center to see if tram tours are available the day of your visit. The tram does not operate on Mondays.
A major highlight for the young (and young-at-heart) visitor is the Descanso Gardens Enchanted Railroad. Guests can climb aboard this 1/8th replica of a diesel train and travel around a small section of Descanso Gardens. Enchanted Railroad $3 per rider, $25 for a book of 10 tickets; the Enchanted Railroad is open 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed from 12:30 to 1 p.m. for lunch. Tickets are sold in the Visitor Center. All schedules are subject to weather and availability; please call ahead to see if the train is running at (818) 949-4290.
The Full Moon Tea House area is one of the most impressive architectural structures at Descanso Gardens. Inspired by the Asian origins of Descanso's camellias, the Japanese Garden, Full Moon Tea House and Minka bring the spirit of the Far East to California.
Just beyond the Rose Garden, the Bird Observation Station and Lake provide permanent and temporary shelter and nesting area for a wide variety of birds.
Formerly the home of E. Manchester Boddy, founder of Descanso Gardens, the Boddy House offers a glimpse at the glamour of a bygone era. The Boddy House is open to touring 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art opens May 2011. The Gallery will have changing exhibitions of art open to the Descanso visiting public and membership and included with Garden admission. Exhibitions will include group shows, individual shows, and curated thematic shows that seek to broaden public awareness of, and appreciation for, the intersection between art and nature.
The Descanso Café, located near the Gardens entrance, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Café, operated by the Patina Group, provides sandwiches and luncheon specials with outdoor seating.
The Gardens also offer an assortment of classes and wellness programs.
Contact the Gardens for its latest information.
1418 Descanso Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
818-9 4200
http://www.descansogardens.org/
Daily: 9a-5p (last entry is at 4:30p)
Closed Christmas
General $8
Senior/Students $6
Children (5 - 12) $3
Guild members and children <5 Free
Reciprocal admissions are during regular hours. Visit their website to see the complete list of American Horticultural Society reciprocal gardens.
Free parking.
Gardens include the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Nature's Table edible garden, Oak Forest, California Garden, Iris Garden, Camellia Collection and the Lilac Garden.
Explore the Gardens on the covered, handicap-accessible "green" tram. The zero-emissions electric tram is the latest in clean industrial technology -- and it's very quiet! Relax and enjoy the narration that emphasizes the history and plants that make up the beauty of Descanso. Tram $4. Depending on demand, tram tours are 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Please check with the Visitor Center to see if tram tours are available the day of your visit. The tram does not operate on Mondays.
A major highlight for the young (and young-at-heart) visitor is the Descanso Gardens Enchanted Railroad. Guests can climb aboard this 1/8th replica of a diesel train and travel around a small section of Descanso Gardens. Enchanted Railroad $3 per rider, $25 for a book of 10 tickets; the Enchanted Railroad is open 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed from 12:30 to 1 p.m. for lunch. Tickets are sold in the Visitor Center. All schedules are subject to weather and availability; please call ahead to see if the train is running at (818) 949-4290.
The Full Moon Tea House area is one of the most impressive architectural structures at Descanso Gardens. Inspired by the Asian origins of Descanso's camellias, the Japanese Garden, Full Moon Tea House and Minka bring the spirit of the Far East to California.
Just beyond the Rose Garden, the Bird Observation Station and Lake provide permanent and temporary shelter and nesting area for a wide variety of birds.
Formerly the home of E. Manchester Boddy, founder of Descanso Gardens, the Boddy House offers a glimpse at the glamour of a bygone era. The Boddy House is open to touring 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art opens May 2011. The Gallery will have changing exhibitions of art open to the Descanso visiting public and membership and included with Garden admission. Exhibitions will include group shows, individual shows, and curated thematic shows that seek to broaden public awareness of, and appreciation for, the intersection between art and nature.
The Descanso Café, located near the Gardens entrance, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Café, operated by the Patina Group, provides sandwiches and luncheon specials with outdoor seating.
The Gardens also offer an assortment of classes and wellness programs.
Contact the Gardens for its latest information.
Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
323-225-2700
http://www.heritagesquare.org/
Fri-Sun, and most holiday Mondays: 12p-5p
Daylight Saving Time, hours will vary from November to March (11:30a-4:30p)
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Hours subject to change; Museum may also close due to weather conditions. The Museum hosts several special or calendared events throughout the year. These events will affect normal operational hours, tours, content and admission prices. Additionally, the museum may be closed to the public for other special events, private parties, or filming.
Adults: $10
Seniors 65+: $8.00
Children (6-2): $5
Members and children <6: Free
Discounts available for AAA Auto Club and TimeTravelers® members
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 at the museum, 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.
Guided tours of most of the structures depart hourly (12 to 3 p.m.*) from the Palms Depot. No admittance after the final tour has departed.
Guided tours of the museum are supplemented by special events, such as Museums of the Arroyo Day®, which take our guests back in time to the era where electricity was a novelty, a trip to the beach was often a full-weekend activity, and manners were distinctly different from those of today.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
3800 Homer Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
323-225-2700
http://www.heritagesquare.org/
Fri-Sun, and most holiday Mondays: 12p-5p
Daylight Saving Time, hours will vary from November to March (11:30a-4:30p)
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Hours subject to change; Museum may also close due to weather conditions. The Museum hosts several special or calendared events throughout the year. These events will affect normal operational hours, tours, content and admission prices. Additionally, the museum may be closed to the public for other special events, private parties, or filming.
Adults: $10
Seniors 65+: $8.00
Children (6-2): $5
Members and children <6: Free
Discounts available for AAA Auto Club and TimeTravelers® members
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 at the museum, 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.
Guided tours of most of the structures depart hourly (12 to 3 p.m.*) from the Palms Depot. No admittance after the final tour has departed.
Guided tours of the museum are supplemented by special events, such as Museums of the Arroyo Day®, which take our guests back in time to the era where electricity was a novelty, a trip to the beach was often a full-weekend activity, and manners were distinctly different from those of today.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
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.
Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills
Virginia Robinson Gardens
1008 Elden Way
Beverly Hills, California 90210
310-276-5367
http://www.robinsongardens.org/
Tues-Fri: 10am or 1pm
Reservations required (preferable 2 weeks in advance), call 310-550-2065 or email visit@robinsongardens.org
Both the gardens and the home are available for tour.
Adults $11
Students (with I.D.) / Seniors (62+) $6
Children (5-12) $4
The Virginia Robinson Gardens is a unique historic estate, a cultural jewel that transports the visitor back to the birthplace of Beverly Hills.
Built in 1911, it was once the residence of retail giants Virginia and Harry Robinson (of the Robinson department stores) and now occupies an illustrious place in history as the first luxury estate built in Beverly Hills.
Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open by appointment to the public. Located behind the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the beautiful six-acre property contains a breathtaking display garden, mansion and pool pavilion.
A favorite destination for both local and international visitors, the property attracts a varied audience, from those interested in the history of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills to people who appreciate beautiful gardens and traditional design.
In addition, it is a dynamic location for photo shoots with dramatic settings such as the awe-inspiring Australian King Palm Forest, the bucolic Rose Garden and the tranquil Italian Terrace Garden.
Contact the Garden for more information.
1008 Elden Way
Beverly Hills, California 90210
310-276-5367
http://www.robinsongardens.org/
Tues-Fri: 10am or 1pm
Reservations required (preferable 2 weeks in advance), call 310-550-2065 or email visit@robinsongardens.org
Both the gardens and the home are available for tour.
Adults $11
Students (with I.D.) / Seniors (62+) $6
Children (5-12) $4
The Virginia Robinson Gardens is a unique historic estate, a cultural jewel that transports the visitor back to the birthplace of Beverly Hills.
Built in 1911, it was once the residence of retail giants Virginia and Harry Robinson (of the Robinson department stores) and now occupies an illustrious place in history as the first luxury estate built in Beverly Hills.
Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open by appointment to the public. Located behind the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the beautiful six-acre property contains a breathtaking display garden, mansion and pool pavilion.
A favorite destination for both local and international visitors, the property attracts a varied audience, from those interested in the history of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills to people who appreciate beautiful gardens and traditional design.
In addition, it is a dynamic location for photo shoots with dramatic settings such as the awe-inspiring Australian King Palm Forest, the bucolic Rose Garden and the tranquil Italian Terrace Garden.
Contact the Garden for more information.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 North Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
760-839-4120
http://www.artcenter.org/
Museum:
Tuesday-Saturday (10am-4pm)
Sunday (1pm-5pm)
Closed major holidays and during exhibit renovation. Contact the museum for exact dates.
Admission $5
Seniors, Military $4
College Students/Youth $3
Youth under 12: free
Purchase tickets to any performance at the Center from the box office and add a general Museum admissions ticket for $2.
Free parking.
Parking is located in the north lot off of Escondido Blvd adjacent to the Concert Hall. Please respect the neighbors and only park in this lot.
The mission of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is to enrich the lives of all within its reach through the Arts and their power for community building and enhancement by providing diverse artistic, cultural, educational, social and entertainment experiences of the highest quality.
The Center is a multi-discipline arts complex situated on a lush, 12-acre campus. At our one-of-a-kind venue you’ll find two theaters, a 9,000 square foot Conference Center, art and education studios and a museum featuring regional art, as well as internationally known artists and traveling exhibitions.
The mission of the Center Museum is to create meaningful engagement through the presentation of visual art exhibitions and special events which expand boundaries and invite you to consider the relationship of art to your life.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
340 North Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
760-839-4120
http://www.artcenter.org/
Museum:
Tuesday-Saturday (10am-4pm)
Sunday (1pm-5pm)
Closed major holidays and during exhibit renovation. Contact the museum for exact dates.
Admission $5
Seniors, Military $4
College Students/Youth $3
Youth under 12: free
Purchase tickets to any performance at the Center from the box office and add a general Museum admissions ticket for $2.
Free parking.
Parking is located in the north lot off of Escondido Blvd adjacent to the Concert Hall. Please respect the neighbors and only park in this lot.
The mission of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is to enrich the lives of all within its reach through the Arts and their power for community building and enhancement by providing diverse artistic, cultural, educational, social and entertainment experiences of the highest quality.
The Center is a multi-discipline arts complex situated on a lush, 12-acre campus. At our one-of-a-kind venue you’ll find two theaters, a 9,000 square foot Conference Center, art and education studios and a museum featuring regional art, as well as internationally known artists and traveling exhibitions.
The mission of the Center Museum is to create meaningful engagement through the presentation of visual art exhibitions and special events which expand boundaries and invite you to consider the relationship of art to your life.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica
California Heritage Museum
2612 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-8537
http://web.mac.com/calmuseum/Site/Home.html
Weds-Sun: 11a-4p. Last tour at 3:30p
General Admission: $8
Seniors / Students: $5
Children under twelve: Free
Limited free parking exists adjacent to the Museum. Paid parking is available in the beach lots and coin lot #11, located north of Ocean Park Boulevard off Main Street.
The building that houses the California Heritage Museum’s exhibits is as interesting and unique as the exhibits themselves.
In the late nineteenth century the renowned architect Sumner P. Hunt built the home for Roy Jones, son of the founder of Santa Monica, Senator John Percival Jones. City Trustees granted Jones a permit to dig a cesspool on April 16, 1894, marking the first step taken in the construction of the house. One of Sumner P. Hunt's earliest surviving buildings, the Roy Jones Home is designed in a style in transition from the elaborate Victorian Queen Anne Revival, to the simpler American Colonial or Georgian Revival style.
The permanent collection features Monterey Furniture, California Rainbow Pottery, a wide variety of California tile, and many other period collectible pieces representing California's rich history.
The Museum’s “period rooms” include a 1930’s kitchen modeled after Merle Norman’s, the businesswoman who began her cosmetics career in her Santa Monica home kitchen. The Museum's pantry and kitchen also host changing pottery and kitchenware exhibits and have included the brightly glazed production ware of California companies including Bauer, Catalina, Vernon, Pacific and Sascha Brastoff.
Sundays: the Museum hosts a Farmer's Market in its parking lot and landscaped grounds. Dozens of farmers provide beautiful and healthy fresh fruit, vegetable and flowers at reasonable prices.
Contact the museum for its latest information and special events.
2612 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-8537
http://web.mac.com/calmuseum/Site/Home.html
Weds-Sun: 11a-4p. Last tour at 3:30p
General Admission: $8
Seniors / Students: $5
Children under twelve: Free
Limited free parking exists adjacent to the Museum. Paid parking is available in the beach lots and coin lot #11, located north of Ocean Park Boulevard off Main Street.
The building that houses the California Heritage Museum’s exhibits is as interesting and unique as the exhibits themselves.
In the late nineteenth century the renowned architect Sumner P. Hunt built the home for Roy Jones, son of the founder of Santa Monica, Senator John Percival Jones. City Trustees granted Jones a permit to dig a cesspool on April 16, 1894, marking the first step taken in the construction of the house. One of Sumner P. Hunt's earliest surviving buildings, the Roy Jones Home is designed in a style in transition from the elaborate Victorian Queen Anne Revival, to the simpler American Colonial or Georgian Revival style.
The permanent collection features Monterey Furniture, California Rainbow Pottery, a wide variety of California tile, and many other period collectible pieces representing California's rich history.
The Museum’s “period rooms” include a 1930’s kitchen modeled after Merle Norman’s, the businesswoman who began her cosmetics career in her Santa Monica home kitchen. The Museum's pantry and kitchen also host changing pottery and kitchenware exhibits and have included the brightly glazed production ware of California companies including Bauer, Catalina, Vernon, Pacific and Sascha Brastoff.
Sundays: the Museum hosts a Farmer's Market in its parking lot and landscaped grounds. Dozens of farmers provide beautiful and healthy fresh fruit, vegetable and flowers at reasonable prices.
Contact the museum for its latest information and special events.
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