Calabasas Couple Completes 'Passport 2 History'

“It’s awesome to walk in the footsteps of those who were here before,” said to Kaycie Freedman, who, along with her husband Josh, completed Leonis Adobe Museum’s “Passport 2 History” program. 

The Calabasas couple visited the initial 51 historical and cultural sites listed in the program's booklet, getting each page “stamped” with an authorized seal at every location.

Traveling along the coast from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange County and to San Diego, the Freedmans visited all of the listed museums, native cultural centers, historic homes and ranchos, automobile, aviation, agriculture, maritime and railroad museums, while learning about the history, legends and families who founded Southern California.

The Freemans began their journey on April 29, 2012 at the Olivas Adobe in Ventura, built by Don Raymundo Olivas for his family. They completed visiting all of the historic venues when they toured the Bard Mansion, located on the Port Hueneme Naval Base, on September 15, 2012.

As the first couple to complete “Passport 2 History”, the Freedman's received prizes and special recognition from Leonis Adobe Museum, along with the fascinating history and legends they learned along the way.

Kaycie’s interest in traveling began as a child when her parents took her throughout the United States and to Europe. While pursuing her career in marketing, she became a fan of Huell Howser and wanted to see all the places he visited on his TV show.

“There were only 11 founding families who settled Southern California, beginning in the early 1800’s, and each family has a colorful story to tell and their lives are interwoven,” Josh said he learned through the program.

Kaycie enjoyed "Passport 2 History" so much, that she now serves as program liason at Leonis Adobe Museum.

“When people tell me there’s nothing to do,” says Kaycie, “I tell them there are thousands of things to do, and start them off with the Passport book.”

For more information about  the “Passport 2 History” program and the Leonis Adobe Museum, contact Kaycie Freedman at kaycie@passport2history.com or Leonis Adobe Museum at 818-222-6511.

Information about the history of Leonis Adobe and the 1800’s style working ranch with animals, crops, and several annual family events, go to the website: www.leonisadobemuseum.org.