Established in 1969, this living history museum tells the story of the development of Southern California – from its earliest days as a small pueblo to the bustling metropolis that over 3 million Southern Californians call home today. Through guided tours of eight historic structures and an ever-changing array of exhibits and special events, Heritage Square transports guests back in time to an era when electricity was a novelty, a trip to the beach was often a full-weekend activity, and manners were distinctly different from those of today. 

MOTA DAY ACTIVITIES:

• Visitors can tour the current exhibition “Boyle Heights: Images and Essays: 1850-1900” in the William Hayes Perry Mansion which features photographic panels, historical photographs, prints, drawings, maps, documents and artifacts regarding one of Los Angeles’ oldest neighborhoods

• Guests can also watch traditional woodcarving (California Carver’s Guild) and blacksmith demonstrations (Adam’s Forge Blacksmiths)

• Riveting tales from the San Gabriel Valley Storytellers will be told

• Enjoy dancing and parlor games courtesy of the Victorian Tea and Dance Society

• The Rose Bowl Riders will have horses on display

• Children can play with Victorian toys and do crafts

• Costumed docents will be on hand to answer questions