Chatsworth Ca History

History lovers sang two rounds of "Happy Birthday" under a blazing sun Saturday as they kicked off festivities for this neighborhood's 112th anniversary and California's 150th year of statehood. Flamenco dancing, mariachi music and a display of Native American artifacts were featured Saturday at the grounds around the Homestead Acre in Chatsworth Park South. The festivities continue today with scheduled performances by Scottish and Chinese dancers.

History lovers sang two rounds of "Happy Birthday" under a blazing sun Saturday as they kicked off festivities for this neighborhood's 112th anniversary and California's 150th year of statehood. Flamenco dancing, mariachi music and a display of Native American artifacts were featured Saturday at the grounds around the Homestead Acre in Chatsworth Park South. The festivities continue today with scheduled performances by Scottish and Chinese dancers.

The curator of the Chatsworth Museum, Virginia Watson, has lived here for more than 40 years. She has one overriding wish for her community. "I want people to know that we're here," Watson says. She also wants people to know that Chatsworth has been "here" for a long time, "that we're historic." Since the 1960s, Watson has collected photographs and crafts of the pioneers who settled Chatsworth in the 1880's.

The curator of the Chatsworth Museum, Virginia Watson, has lived here for more than 40 years. She has one overriding wish for her community. "I want people to know that we're here," Watson says. She also wants people to know that Chatsworth has been "here" for a long time, "that we're historic." Since the 1960s, Watson has collected photographs and crafts of the pioneers who settled Chatsworth in the 1880's.