May 2011

Armed Forces Day
May 21, 2011
Friends of Hart Park are proud to be one of the sponsors of Armed Forces Day on May 21, 2011. There will be several activities for children and adults throughout the day, live music and special guest speakers. For a minimal about of $10.00 a person, you can have a BBQ lunch and dinner. There will be raffle prizes and more. Come join us in honoring our heroes as William S. Hart did in WWI and WWII. You can buy your tickets at Newhall American Legion, CC VFW 6885, College of the Canyons Veterans office or contact Santa Clarita Valley Armed Forces Day Festival on Facebook. Tickets will also be available at the gate.

Youth Filmmaking Workshop
This summer, the William S. Hart Park and Museum and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission will offer a free three-day filmmaking workshop for students aged 10-17. Students will learn about filmmaking, theater, and storytelling, as well as the legacy of local silent film star William S. Hart, as they create their own silent film. The workshop will be taught by instructors from the Canyon Theatre Guild and the CalArts Community Arts Partnership. Space is limited and applications are required. The workshop will be held from 10 AM to 2:30 PM on July 23, July 30, and August 6. For more information, please contact the CAP Program at (661) 222-2708 or Alice Schock at (213) 202-5858. To access the program applications, please CLICK HERE.

August 2011

Silents Under the Stars
August 13, 2011
6:00pm
Experience the "reel West" with an evening at the William S. Hart Park and Museum. Enjoy a western style dinner and double feature including The Saga of Bill Hart and Tom Mix's The Great K & A Train Robbery. Ticket purchase is required and include dinner, movie, tour of the Hart Collection, and a unique old time silent auction! Please visit www.friendsofhartpark.org for ticket purchases.

A Day at the Ranch
Saturday, August 27, 2011
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Howdy pardners! Come on out to the Horseshoe Ranch for some good family fun and learn all about a day in the life of a cowboy! Guests are welcome to participate in different crafts and activities. Best dressed cowboy / cowgirl will win a prize. All children are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent. For more information, please call 661-254-4584. Free admission, donations accepted.

September 2011

Native American Powwow
September 24th, 2011 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
September 25th, 2011 – 10:00am to 6:00pm
FREE ADMISSION
Experience Native American culture through art, dance, and cuisine. Visit the Hart Park and Museum on September 24th and 25th for a truly unique weekend for all ages!
For more information, please visit http://www.friendsofhartpark.org/Event_Pages/powwow.html

November 2011

William S. Hart Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2011 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

December 2011

Cowboys & Carols
December 10th, 2011

William S. Hart Museum will be closed on Sunday, December 25, 2011 in observance of Christmas Day.

January 2012

William S. Hart Museum will be closed on Sunday, January 1, 2012 in observance of New Year's Day.