LA Heritage Day

FOR THOSE OF you looking for inspiration -- the intersection where past meets present and converse -- this might be an event for you. This weekend is L.A. Heritage Day hosted by the City of Los Angeles. Admission is Free! And will be held at the Heritage Square Museum, near the Pasadena Freeway. A little bit about the museum from their website:

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.

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.

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.

The event will go from 11am to 4pm at Heritage Square Museum. This event is for anyone who has an interest in Los Angeles, history. Over 75 heritage organizations will have displays and booths set up -- Pink's hot dogs (Sorry, Michael. Sadly, no Phillipe's) will be for sale.

For those who want to go "green": There is a free shuttle from the Gold Line "Heritage Square Station" to the event at the museum, and secure bicycle parking will be provided at Heritage Square. Parking will also be available.