A Golden Vision: The Growth of Southern California features 6 key components:
- It is FREE.
- A person in Victorian costume will visit your classroom and bring history to life.
- Student artwork created during the program will be put on display in the museum for all to enjoy.
- Students will engage in living history activities during their visit to the museum.
- The specialized curriculum integrates art, history, math and social studies to present a unique look at the development of the Los Angeles area.
- This website provides additional learning resources to keep students engaged even after they finish the program.
Beyond these six components, while students are at the museum they will view a video featuring “Mamie Perry” one of the original residents of the Mt. Pleasant Home and go on a guided tour of our eight historic structures. With our park like grounds, students also have plenty of room to play and enjoy our garden. The museum is light rail accessible and some bus funding assistance is available. Please download our informational materials and feel free to contact the Education Department with any further questions at (323) 225-2700 ext. 224.
We will begin accepting participants for the 2011-2012 school year on Monday, July 25th. Participants are accepted throughout the school year but signing up early is recommended to secure your preferred date(s). To sign-up for the program please fill out the form and return it to: Heritage Square Museum – Education Department, 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031 or via fax at (323) 225-2725.
Download the A Golden Vision reservation form.
Download the A Golden Vision program brochure.
For additional information, pictures, forms and additional resources please visit the program website: www.agoldenvision.org
* New in 2011, we now offer the classroom visit by a costumed museum educator for schools that are unable to secure bus funds.