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Parks > William S. Hart Regional Park
William S. Hart Park and Museum
24151 Newhall Avenue
Newhall, CA 91321
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Map and Driving Directions
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Park Telephone: (661) 259-0855
Museum Information: (661) 254-4584
www.hartmuseum.org
District Office: (661) 287-3657
For Park Reservations Please Call
(800) CO-PARKS (26-72757)
Park Hours: Open Daily
Summer Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Mid June to early September)
Winter Hours – 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Early September to Mid June)
Museum Hours: Free docent-led tours year round
Early - September to Mid -June
Wednesday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(last tour at 12:30 p.m.)
Mid-June to Early-September
Wednesday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(last tour at 3:30 p.m.)
The William S. Hart Museum, a satellite of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, offers FREE guided tours year round and special events such as Music in the Mansion concerts and A Day at the Ranch. For more information on tours and special events, please contact 661.254.4584 or visit http://www.hartmusuem .org.
The Santa Clarita Historical Society runs Flickers at the Junction, the Halloween Haunt, lectures on Santa Clarita Valley history and much more. Check http://www.scvhs.org for more information, or call 661.254.1275.
The Santa Clarita Senior Center is has special programs on health, day trips and holiday events at the Center, check out http://scvsc.org or call 661.259.9444.
William S. Hart Park is glad to offer the following special programs and more planned for the 2010-11 season. Please call 661.259.1750 for more information on upcoming events.
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William S. Hart, also known as “Two Gun Bill”, was the first cowboy movie star during the silent film era. He made over 70 silent movies from 1914
to 1925. He donated his sprawling ranch for the public to enjoy.The park features Hart’s home which is now a museum filled with his personal
effects and movie paraphernalia, along with Native American artifacts and Western American art.
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Park Features
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• Barnyard Zoo- Featuring 70 birds and animals,
• such as wild boar, a herd of American Bison
• (Buffalo), deer, goats, rabbits and sheep.
• Hart Residence/Museum and
• Historic Ranch.
• Hiking and equestrian trails.
• Group camping and group picnics.
• Hart Hall- A large facility for meetings, parties
• Weddings/receptions, community gatherings.
• Bunk House- A great place for scout meetings
• and receptions and special events.
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Heritage Junction Historic Park
• Heritage Junction, home to 19th century
Saugus Railroad Station and many historical
buildings from old Newhall is also located in
Hart Park. Tours of the train station are given
by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society.
Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturdays and
Sundays.
• 1900 Mogul Engine #1629, a class M4 train,
weighing 75 tons.
• Six other historic building have been moved to
Heritage Junction. From the six pew 1927
Ramona Chapel to the 1860 Mitchell House
Adobe. All in various stages of restoration.
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Special Events
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November 21 thru 24, 11am to 4pm
Regional Photography Exhibition “Exposure 2009”
The best in regional talent, displays on alternative and digital processes.
Artist’ Reception, November 20, at 6pm.
December 5, 2009, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Literacy Day, Co-Sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita
Entertainment, Dance, Book Fair, Arts & Crafts, raffles and food.
December 5, 2009
Cowboys and Carols, Dinner & Tours, 6:00pm
December 5, 2009
Cowboys and Carols, Dinner & Tours, 6:00pm
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Park Programs
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A Day at the Ranch -Saturday, July 31, 2010
9:00 am to 12 noon
Join us at the Horseshoe Ranch for some good family fun! Guests are welcome to participate in different crafts and activities. Children of all ages are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent.
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“Silents Under the Stars” – August 10, 2010
On the lawns of Hart Mansion & Museum. A showing of a Bill Hart silent movie with live musical accompaniment, tour and a delicious dinner.
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American Indian Pow Wow -September 25, 26, 2010
Experience the Native American culture through enchanting music, arts and crafts, colorful dancers, drummers, exhibits and contests. Free event.
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Bow Wows & Meows Pet Adoption Fair-October 10, 2010
Dog show, pet adoptions, rescue agencies, entertainment, food, games, education, Free.
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Heritage Haunt Pumpkin Festival –October 23, 2010
Pumpkin Carving Contests, Entertainment and prizes
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Santa Clarita Artists’ Association – Art Classic-November 2010-TBA
Fine Art & Live Entertainment, Live & Silent Auctions.
Desserts and hors d’oeuvres.
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Children’s Literacy Festival -December 4, 2010
Crafts, music, food, books and fun.
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Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival- April- 2011-TBA
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This annual Santa Clarita festival features ongoing street
shows: Western Music, Cowboy Poetry, Film Festival and
the following Hart Park events:
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