“History Day” in Calabasas

To honor National Historic Preservation Month, the Mountains Restoration Trust is holding History Day at Masson Homestead on Sunday, May 31, 2009 from noon to 4:00pm at Headwaters Corner at Calabasas, 23075 Mulholland Hwy in Calabasas.

They are providing an open house with nature activities, children’s crafts, local authors, live folk and bluegrass groups with special guest Curt Bouterse, barbecue lunch and beer garden. Musicians are welcome to bring instruments for jams in the Old Grove.

Built in the 1890’s, Masson House now serves as an interpretive center for environmental and cultural education programs. The homestead property is at the corner of Mulholland Hwy and Old Topanga Cyn. Rd (Valmar Rd), just west of Calabasas High School.

Shuttles from the Calabasas high school lower parking lot depart every half hour from 11:30am until 2:00pm. The Trolley departs from Calabasas City Hall at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

Admission and parking are free, although they do suggest a $5 donation which benefits their educational programs.

Sponsored by City of Calabasas, Mary Ellen Strote, Calabasas Historical Society, Bill Richmond and Saria Kraft. Barbecue and beer garden by Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill.

Schedule of events:

Onstage
12:00pm – Americana Archive
12:30pm – Sometimes In Tune
1:30pm – Mike Malone, National Park Service
“Hollywood Films in the Santa Monica Mtns”
2:00pm – Curt Bouterse
3:30pm – MRT & Officials
3:45pm – Americana Jam

Demos
2:30pm Mitchell Beekeepers
3:00pm Native American Ways

Open House
Masson Interpretive Center

Click here for a flyer.