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PHOTO GALLERY: Springtime Fun at the Leonis Adobe
Children hunt eggs hidden in hay and learn how families lived a century ago at the historical landmark.
It was a hot afternoon on Saturday at the Leonis Adobe Museum’s springtime celebration, but it didn’t deter crowds who came from all over Los Angeles to enjoy an Easter egg hunt, live music and ranch-style living demonstrations that harkened back to another era.
Stepping into the year 1880, guests enjoyed learning how to spin wool, make tortillas and do laundry as it was done more than a century ago. A house built in 1844 by Chumash Indians provided respite from the heat, keeping attendees cool due to its adobe-reinforced walls.
“What the museum does is so big on education,” said Angel Felix, an actress stationed at the open house. “. . . Each station represents an aspect of early life here.”
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One noticeable factor of early life were the animal pens, a favorite destination of both children and adults alike who flocked to feed horses, sheep, goats and chickens.
Many families drove out from areas like Los Angeles, Hollywood and Newbury to take part in the festivities, which also included a raffle.
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“We’re members . . . it’s worth it,” said Woodland Hills resident Jonathon Kraushe, who sat on a hay bale listening to live music with his two daughters Milly and Lilly, both almost 3-years-old. “My wife brings them here once a week.”
The Leonis Adobe is a popular destination for school field trips. Regular museum hours are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except for Saturday when it opens at 10 a.m.