Calico – California’s Silver Rush Ghost Town
The first thing that caught my eye on this windy, early-winter morning was the big white lettering near the top of the rocky hill in front of me: Calico. I… Read more >
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Visiting the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Los Angeles
Physically, there’s not much left of the Civil War to see in Southern California. One exception is a building leftover from what was Camp Drum, later known as the Drum Barracks. A few years ago I took a day and went to visit the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum near Los Angeles.
L.A.’s Having a Birthday, and I’m Signing Books
On Saturday, August 29, the City of Los Angeles will celebrate its birthday and I will be a part of the celebration. What I will be doing is signing copies of my travel guide, Olvera Street: Discover the Soul of Los Angeles.
Searching for Early California’s History: El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Ángeles
Olvera Street Gives Visitors a Glimpse of What Old Los Angeles Was Like More Than 200 Years Ago
Also Available – Olvera Street Travel Guide
Olvera Street: Discover the Soul of Los Angeles leads you past today’s glitzy bars and eateries, sports centers and high-rises to trace the city’s roots.
La Golondrina Café
Good Comida, Early California History on Los Angeles’ Olvera Street We love really good Mexican food, and we love a really good story. We found both at La Golondrina Café… Read more >