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Friday, May 4, 2018

Sunday 5/20 The Museum Speaker Series, CSUN Assoc. Professor James Snead - Relevance of Things or Artifacts

The Museum of the SFV is pleased to present James E. Snead, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anthropology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) will discuss his book, “Missions, Water and Chicken Colonies in the San Fernando Valley” In this talk, he’ll emphasize the relevance of “things” or artifacts as a way into history and cultural identity. This will tie into additional activities on site at The Museum on this day.


The speaker event will run from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

The event will be part of The Museum's annual spring gathering that will be from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The events will include opportunity for valley residents to discuss artifacts of historic importance and receive a short oral history, arts and crafts for kids and speaker series. A small car show is planned too!

The oral histories, short videos, which offer an opportunity to become part of the archives of The Museum's are free of charge.


Free admission to overall events, excluding any food or beverages. A suggested $10 donation for the speakers event is appreciated.

Free parking. Elevator access to The Museum.


The Museum SFV would appreciate advance notice for this special event by calling 818-347-9665 or info@TheMuseumSFV.org and let us know you will be attending. 

Located at: 18860 Nordhoff St., Suite 204, Northridge 91324 (XSt SE Corner Wilbur Ave. & Nordhoff St.)

Please being the family, colleagues and friends interested in history, art and culture to this annual event.

Note: Due to Memorial Day weekend, there will not be a speaker event on Sat., 5/26. The Museum will be open on this day from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

Thank you.

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