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May 23, 2018

Arroyo Day At the Gamble House

The Gamble House, built back in 1908, to this day is in the exact same condition inside and outside from when the Mr. and Mrs Gamble originally lived there.

Fans came to the museum beginning at 10 and running through 5 all to be able to tour the house for free.

The line stretched down Westmoreland St from orange grove all the way to Scott Place.

There were many red vests around the premise as they waited in line.

As well as other shirts paying tribute to the franchise.

The street lined with lanterns that were clearly used in the making of the film offered the 88 miles per hour feeling.

One of the replicas of the delorean was parked outside the house for photos.

And the garage, converted to a bookstore housed all kinds of memorabilia about the house as well as Back To The Future Merchandise.

Of course Doc Brown made his appearance as he welcomed visitors to his home.

A hoverboard was even seen in line waiting.

There were games for the kids including horseshoes.

And a bean bag toss entertained them for hours.

But soon, it was Outoftime as the line moved closer to the house.

Men and women alike dressed in the iconic red vest.

And Doc Brown also posed on the porch of his house though it was to crowded to get pictures inside.

There was also arts and crafts as kids were able to color their own delorean and gamble house.

And The documentary Outatime was available for purchase.

As well as autographed copies of newspapers like what were used in Back To The Future Part 2 and 3.

August 5, 2015

Navy Days at the Port of Los Angeles

The Navy is back as three naval ships dock at the Port of Los Angeles for the Annual Navy Days where the public will come out to view the ships and learn more about what the Navy is at this year’s annual Navy Days. This year, the three ships include, the USS Bunker Hill, USS Cape St. George and the USS Halsey. The ships arrived at the port on Tuesday August 4, 2015 and are docked next to the battleship USS Iowa that arrived at the port three years prior and is a museum open for the public to board and explore the historic ship. The two day festival will be held the second weekend in August and are free to the public, though due to popular demand reservations are required to board and tour the vessels.

The three vessels will be docked next to the USS Iowa for the duration of Navy Days.

The Lead Fire boat led the vessels one by one into the harbor for all to see.

Harbor police circled the harbor as the fire boat lead the vessels in.

The USS Iowa has been docked in the Port since summer of 2012 and has became a historical landmark that people can visit any day.

Two tug boats pulled the large vessel into the port for the weekend.

Naval Officers stood at attention while those aboard the USS IOWA showed its respect with a canon salute.

For an additional charge the maritime museum also be open for the public throughout the duration of Navy Days.

In addition to being able to view the ships, the USS Iowa will also be available to tour for an additional charge of 18 dollars for adults. There will also be food trucks, music by the Naval band and a chance to walk through the Maritime museum in the LA Waterfront.

March 13, 2014March 13, 2014

Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park, Calif.

The Museum contains real life trains including cars from the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Located just a few feet from Walt’s Barn and the LA Live Steamers, there is yet another free museum for avid train enthusiasts and

visitors to Southern California to explore.

There is also a mini train that goes around the outskirts of the museum that people can ride on for just$2.75 a person and have a unique experience of traveling through different settings of the historic museum.Travel Town Railroad Museum is home to several different types of trains and rail cars for all to see and experience at no charge.

The miniature Train trails on a track that goes around the museum twice for just under 3 dollars.

The museum was founded in 1952 and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10-4 and weekends, 10-5.

February 28, 2014February 28, 2014

“Where Art and Nature Meet” in Solvang, Calif.

Located at the edge of Solvang, Calif., the Wildling Museum opened its doors to the public August 2013 and merges art and nature in three floors of artwork from local artists.

The museum is open to the public Monday and Wednesday through Friday, 11-5 and Saturday and Sunday, 10-5.

For just 5 dollars a person, visitors can see oil paintings such as this one, displaying unique pictures of nature through art.

For more information, including upcoming events, visit the Wildling Museum online.

Art like this one is available to view on the second floor where special events are also held.

Sculptures like this one depicting a mother whale and her calf are on exhibit on the second floor near the Hawaiian birds.

On February 22, 2014, James Wapotich shared images and information of the Condor Trail that runs through the Los Padres National Forest from Lake Piru in Ventura County and up past Santa Barbara County.

Photographs like this one depicting nature through art, is on display on the third floor of the museum.

Sculptures like this one depicting a mother whale and her calf are on exhibit on the second floor near the Hawaiian birds.

On February 22, 2014, James Wapotich shared images and information of the Condor Trail that runs through the Los Padres National Forest from Lake Piru in Ventura County and up past Santa Barbara County.

Photographs like this one depicting nature through art, is on display on the third floor of the museum.

Solvang…

One of the oldest destinations based on Denmark and Scandinavian History, found just two hoursNorth of Los Angeles.

Artifacts inside Museum — Photo taken by Julie Moree, an old fashioned stove inside museum including a couple pairs of shoes of danish origins.

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As previously reported, it is home to the Santa Ines Mission.

Sign for Elverhoj Museum — Elverhoj stands for the name of Denmark’s most famous folk play, translated as “Elves’ hill”.

On the opposite side of Solvang, just within walking, there is another museum that shows a different side of the city’s history.

The Elverhoy Musuem of History and Art gives visitors a look into the home of its founders, an internationally recognized painter and sculptor, Viggo Brandt- Erichsen and his wife. The collection of houses that make up the museum contain antiques including a spinning wheel as well as a collection of painting and sculptures.

It’s “one of the few museums outside Denmark, devoted to the Danish- American experience” and it’s free to experience while in Solvang.

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