Sunday, May 20 ~ Railroad Shanty Dedication

Come and join us at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 when the Society will officially dedicate our Southern Pacific Railroad flagman’s shanty and honor Paul Ayers for his contribution. David Coscia will also be on hand to sign copies of his wonderful book "Pacific Electric and the Growth of the San Fernando Valley".

Thursday, May 24 ~ Ethnic Diversity in the San Fernando Valley

Jim Allen, retired professor of geography at California State University, Northridge, will speak on "Ethnic Diversity in the San Fernando Valley" on Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Andres Pico Adobe.

As an active professor, Dr. Allen taught cultural geography, population geography, and courses on greater Los Angeles. Over the last 25 years he and Eugene Turner, a cartographer and computer expert also in the Geography Department, co-authored two books dealing with local ethnicity: The Ethnic Quilt and Changing Faces, Changing Places.

During this program, Dr. Allen will show some of the detailed color maps illustrating the distributions of various ethnic groups, and he will explain how these patterns and various ethnic concentrations developed in the Valley historically. This event is free and refreshments will be served. Be sure not to miss this distinctive look at our area’s fascinating diversity.

Monday, May 28 ~ Memorial Day Observance at the Pioneer

For some heart-felt, hometown style patriotic inspiration, come to the historic San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in Sylmar for a free Memorial Day Observance at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28. There will be a 21-volley rifle salute by the All Veteran’s Burial Squad, Civil War re-enactors, and a special tribute to S/Sgt. Andrew Britton-Mihalo who died in Afghanistan on April 25.

Thursday, June 28 ~ Adobe Under the Stars

This promises to be an exciting evening as several of our members will be sharing some of their favorite collections, followed by the Roy Rogers classic 1944 movie "San Fernando Valley."

We are planning a fun trip to the Autry Center on Saturday June 30. Please click here for more details.

Andres Pico Adobe

The Andres Pico Adobe is one of the oldest residences in the City of Los Angeles. It represents a bygone era and the rich historical past of the San Fernando Valley. Inside are museum displays of native American beads, Mission and Spanish-Mexican era artifacts, costumes and clothing that span more than a century, and furniture from the Victorian era, when the Adobe was home to members of the Pico family.

Andres Pico Adobe
The Society is caretaker of the
Andres Pico Adobe and the
Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar

Historical highlights Of Note




Schedule of Upcoming SFVHS Events


May

May 14 Monday ~ Adobe Open: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
May 19 Saturday ~ Pioneer Cemetery Open: 9:00 a.m. ~ noon
May 20 Sunday ~ Adobe Open ~ Southern Pacific Railroad Shanty Dedication: 1:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
May 21 Monday ~ Adobe Open: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
May 24 Thursday ~ Ethnic Diversity in the San Fernando Valley ~ 7:00 p.m.
May 28 Monday ~ Memorial Day ~ Adobe Closed
May 28 Monday ~ Memorial Day Observance at Pioneer Cemetery: 11:00 a.m. ~ noon

June

June 4 Monday ~ Adobe Open: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
June 11 Monday ~ Adobe Open: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
June 16 Saturday ~ Pioneer Cemetery Open: 9:00 a.m. ~ noon
June 17 Sunday ~ Closed
June 18 Monday ~ Adobe Open: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
June 25 Monday ~ Adobe Open: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
June 28 Thursday ~ Adobe Under The Stars ~ 7:00 p.m.
June 30 Saturday ~ Autry Museum Field Trip ~ 10:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.


Past Events

San Fernando Valley Historical Society & L.A. Mission College Drama Club Debut Ghost Tour Fundraiser at Pioneer Cemetery
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