Happy Father's Day to all!
The first known Father's Day celebration was held on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. It was organised by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was inspired to honour her father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran and a single parent who raised six children.
The Museum SFV will be closed this weekend.
We apologize for the inconvience. We are preparing for a number of upcoming events at your museum of history, arts and culture.
We will re-open on Tuesday, June 18th.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Please visit us also on Thursday, June 20th from Noon - 2:00pm for a special unveiling event of the San Fernando Valley historic timeline.
Free event for all - free parking.
Park at The Museum SFV, inside the Wilbur Ave. gate at 18904 Nordhoff St.,Northridge, CA 91324
or
Park inside the main Rancho Cordillera del Norte gates at 9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge, CA 91324 then walk over to Museum area
History enthusiasts... please join us on a zoom link to preview the San Fernando Valley timeline.
The timeline will roll out in phases and will display diverse contributions and historic moments that has shaped the region spanning 65 million years culminating in 1800s.
Date: June 13, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Platform: Zoom call (RSVP to obtain link)
This program is sponsored by The Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs.
To obtain Zoom link, please send us an email with your contact info to:
themuseumsfv(at)gmail.com.
Please ask for Jackie Langa or Crystal Jackson at 818-347-9665.
Thank you.
"There's No Place Like Home..."
In this case, on Thursday, July 11th, Home will be at the historic Rancho Cordillera del Norte located at Nordhoff St and Wilbur Ave in Northridge as this special event will be hosted by YOUR Museum SFV.
Pay for ticker using QR code or Click Here for LINK
The 85th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz!
Movie Screening.
Celebrity guest star performance by the World's top Dorothy impersonator Elaine Horn! She will be performing major scenes on each of the main movie characters.
There will be a Q&A about her work with original 1939 movie Munchkins at local events.
Free photos ops and meet and greet with celebrity guest star.
Silent auction and raffles of Wizard of Oz memorabilia.
There may be a food truck on site. Movie type of snacks will be for sale on site.
There will be seating for many attendees.
Families can picnic and bring blankets and enjoy the movie in the grass areas.
Please join us for another amazing installment by the Public Art Initiative PAI Artist Speaker Series:
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00pm
Cost: $10/pp suggested donation
Location: The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
18904 Nordhoff St. Northridge CA 91324
Parking: Free parking inside Museum green Wilbur gate
Please watch traffic behind you when entering the gate.
The PAI is very pleased to feature the talented painter, Omar Noorzay, co-owner of the Northridge Art Studio.
Omar was raised and attended school in the San Fernando Valley where he built his career. As a fine artist as well as a graphic designer, he paints high-end works of art, teaches, and creates custom-made designs. Omar is involved in community engagement spreading his passion for painting.
Please RSVP to 818-481-4290 or email: paitmsfv@gmail.com
requesting $10 donation per person (this really supports our programming)
Thank you,
Sandy Chukhadarian
Co-chair of the TMSFV PAI
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
