On Sunday, August 25, at Campo de Cahuenga, I had the opportunity to enjoy a delightful afternoon with five sensational, acclaimed writers: Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera, Annalicia Aguilar, Roberta H Martinez, Mona Alvarado Frazier, and Xochitl Julisa Bermejo. These fab five-panel members of the Chicana Writers and Community Bearers series by Women Who Submit discussed the importance of preserving culture, family stories, and history. They also shared what motivates their work, the importance of being the voice for the voiceless, resilience, and representation of culture. This gathering was also to honor and remember the 54th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. On August 29, 1970, over 20,000 people marched in East Los Angeles to protest the Vietnam War and the disproportionate number of Latino lives being lost in the conflict. It was the biggest gathering of Mexican American demonstrators in US history to that time. Intended to be a peaceful demonstration, a minor incident triggered an altercation between marchers and sheriff deputies. Chaos erupted when deputies broke up the rally at Laguna Park in East Los Angeles. In the aftermath, three people were killed, including Rubรฉn Salazar, advocate for the Chicano movement, a prominent reporter for the Los Angeles Times, and news Director of KMEX TV. He was struck in the head by a tear gas projectile fired by a deputy sheriff inside the Silver Dollar Cafe. This incident incensed the Latino community in Los Angelesโthe officer who shot Rubรฉn Salazar was never charged with a crime. Laguna Park was renamed Rubรฉn F Salazar Park on September 17, 1970. The stories shared were thought-provoking, inspirational, and a reminder to keep love at the forefront of activism. Thank you, Miranda McCord, at Campo de Cahuenga, for hosting this memorable event and to the Chicana Writers Panel for sharing your important work for the community. I was deeply moved.
Chicana writers meeting at Camp de Cahuenga!
Starting now!
August 25, 2024 at 2pm
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14524 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, Ca 91403
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Come on out and enjoy this presentation at Campo de Cahuenga. Arrive earlier and check out the interesting artifacts and displays!
Address: 3919 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City 91604
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
Time: 2:00pm
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The San Fernando Valley is a fascinating place filled with rich culture, delicious cuisine, and intriguing history. There are several museums and historical sites around the valley, keeping history alive with events and opportunities to hear speakers focused on educating and entertaining the community with stories of the past. The San Fernando Valley Historical Society has been committed to preserving and sharing this history since 1943. Every month, on the fourth Thursday at 7 PM, you can attend one of these educational and entertaining speaker events. I have attended quite a few of these meetings and heard some exceptional talks by impressive stalwarts of history, such as author and historian Marc Wanamaker, Mark Tapio Kines of L.A. Street Names, author James T Bartlett, and most recently, an outstanding presentation by LA history blogger Etan Rosenbloom of www.etandoesla.com. Tonight will be no exception with award-winning chef and author George Geary. You donโt want to miss this event! See you tonight!
Date: August 22, 2024
Time: 7pm
Address: 10940 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills 91345
Campo de Cahuenga, in Studio City, was an Adobe Ranch House where the treaty of Cahuenga was signed between Lieutenant Colonel John C Frรฉmont and General Andrรฉs Pico in 1847, ending hostilities in California between Mexico and the United States. The subsequent treaty of Guadalupe Hildago of 1848 ceded California, formally ending the Mexican-American war and paving the way for California to become part of the United States. On September 9, 1850, California became the 31st state to join the union. From 1858 to 1861, Campo De Cahuenga became a Butterfield stage station. The original adobe structure was demolished in 1900. The city of Los Angeles provided funds for the purchase of the property in 1923, and a Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial style replica adobe ranch house built by the city following an effort led by Irene T Lindsey, then president of the San Fernando Valley, Historical Society and dedicated on November 2, 1950. The Campo is managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks in partnership with the Campo De Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association. Campo De Cahuenga is on the National Register of Historic Places as California Historical Landmark number 151 and Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument number 29. The foundations of the original Adobe were unearthed beneath Lankershim Boulevard during the construction of the Metro B line. The parts of the foundations within the park are preserved as an exhibit, and the โfootprintโ of the foundations under the street and sidewalk is marked by decorative pavement. Every year in January, the signing of the treaty of Cahuenga by General Andrรฉs Pico, commanding forces for Mexico, and Lieutenant Colonel JC Frรฉmont US Army for the United States are reenacted by period actors to commemorate this historic event that took place on January 13, 1847. This place is an important part of California history and a must-see.
Visit https://www.laparks.org/historic/campo-de-cahuenga for more inf
The Lopez Adobe, built in 1882 by Valentin Lopez, is one of the oldest residential structures in the San Fernando Valley. His sister Catalina and her husband Geronimo Lopez occupied the house. The Lopez family was prominent in the area and established the San Fernando Valleyโs first general store, post office, and English-speaking school. Members of the Lopez family continued to live in the home until 1961. The city of San Fernando purchased the property in 1971, and this marvelous piece of San Fernando Valley history currently serves as a museum. The Lopez Adobe has been recognized as a significant historical site at both the state and national levels. In 1945, the Adobe was dedicated as a state historical landmark. It is the only remaining building of old San Fernando. In 1968, the building was registered with the State of California Office of Historic Preservation. In 1971, the Adobe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Address 1100 Pico St., San Fernando, CA 91340.
Phone number: 818-898-1290
Enjoy free guided tours every fourth Sunday of the month (times may vary)
Pico Adobe was built in 1834 by the San Fernando Mission Indians after the Mexican Secularization Act. Confiscated mission property (which was not turned over to local natives) was divided into ranchos with haciendas. Andres Pico lived in the mission between 1845 and 1875 and never actually lived in the Adobe as he oversaw the Rancho ex mission of San Fernando, owned by the Pico family. In 1846, Alta California governor Pio Pico sold the secularized San Fernando Mission lands (120,000 acres) to Eulogio De Celis. The property eventually landing in the hands of Romulo Pico, Andreasโ illegitimate son and ward, in 1869. Romulo is credited with restoring the dilapidated Adobe, adding a kitchen, library, and the north second-story bedroom. It became the home of Romulo and then 14-year-old Catalina Pico, who was also a ward of Andres and married Romulo in 1874. They stayed in the home until 1896. After a series of renters and owners, the Adobe eventually became vacant and in disrepair until the 1930s. In 1930, Dr. Mark R Harrington, an archaeologist for the Southwest Museum in South Pasadena, and his wife purchased the Adobe from the Lopez family estate at the time, which consisted of 20 acres. When the Harringtons found the Adobe, only the walls were standing, but the roof was gone. Harington used the old adobe-making method and rebuilt the Adobe, including finishing the second-story, outbuildings and patio. In 1957, the North Valley YMCA purchased 5 acres of the property, including the Adobe, which they used for offices until 1965 when they put it up for sale; this precious old landmark was to be demolished. The San Fernando Valley Historical Society tried unsuccessfully to raise money to purchase it; at the last moment, the city of Los Angeles purchased the 2.5-acre property in 1968 and saved it from destruction. The Adobe was restored to its original splendor and opened as a museum, the San Fernando Valley Heritage Center, managed by the San Fernando Valley Historica
I immensely enjoyed visiting the Mr Brainwash Museum in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist Thierry Guetta is the mad scientist behind these mash-up masterpieces and other exquisite originals. He opened this fascinating gallery with mostly positive reviews on December 18th, 2022. Art is subjective. I usually focus on San Fernando Valley Museums and historical sites; however, I love museums and art, especially quirky art. This place is spectacular! There are three levels of exciting and unusual art displays; I couldโve spent all day there and will visit again soon. It is hugely important to patronize our local museums, as they need our support. Without continued public interest in these facilities, even the best museums wonโt survive. Too many landmarks, museums, and other architectural wonders have been lost due to lack of support, and I donโt want to see that happen to this positive, hope-inspiring, magical menagerie of pop artistry. Address: 465 N Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, Ca 90210 / visit mrbrainwash.com for tickets and other details.
Last nights event at the San Fernando Valley Historical Society & Adobe Museum was fantastic! Mark Tapio Kines gave another fascinating and sometimes humorous history of how the San Fernando Valley got their street names. Follow him at L.A. Street Names for future events and to learn about the history of streets in your neighborhood.
Crystal Jackson is the president of the Pacoima Historical Society, historian and author. She gave a fantastic presentation at The Museum of the San Fernando Valley today. #blackhistorymonth
Come check out the festivities and exhibits from the Pacoima Historical Society.
Check out the full blog and other awesome content at myvalleypass.com
Come see Fritz Coleman and the iconic Marc Wanamaker!! Event starts at 7pm!
Hope to see you there!! ๐
Thank you everyone for all your support. This business came to me like a lightning bolt in October 2022. Steadily building it and putting one foot in front of the other to see my vision come to life. The challenges and setbacks have only made me more determined to see this through while still enjoying this process of learning and growing. So excited to see what 2024 will bring and Iโm honored to have you all along for this wild ride. Happy New Year!! SFV ROCKS! ๐
Donโt miss this once a year event! On Sherman Way between Topanga and Canoga Ave.
