Board members of the Arcadia Historical Society were on hand to share interesting facts about Arcadia’s history with a few hundred Southern California students and their teachers who flocked to Azusa Pacific University’s annual “L.A. History Day,” Saturday, March 10.
Inside the Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center Society board members Carol Libby and Karen Hou tended many exhibits, including an engaging and interactive educational timeline of clues and answers to area history. A hugely popular exhibit was a “dress up” table that included an interesting assortment of vintage clothes, hats, purses, etc. that attendees were encouraged to try on and wear while having their picture taken.
Always the hit at Arcadia Historical Society activities, the Arcadia Police Department’s 1959 Ford Galaxy 500 was a positioned outside the event center and, with its impressive condition, provided the crowds a fascinating and realistic retrospective of mid-century police vehicles.
The Arcadia Historical Society appreciates the many invitations they receive to participate in community outreach activities such as this one, and thank the nice people of Azusa Pacific University for asking us back this year for another wonderful opportunity to share Arcadia’s rich history with all who attended this fun and interesting event.
