Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
Learn about California’s important role during the Civil War at this museum, the last original military facility from that time period in the Los Angeles area. Now operated by the City of Los Angeles and the State of California, the facility was used for Civil War operations from 1861 to
1865. Troops from Drum Barracks are credited with keeping California in the Union, protecting much of the Southwest, and securing the territory that is now Arizona and New Mexico for the Union. Guided tours, which take visitors through several rooms including a library and soldiers’ quarters, are offered at 10 and 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Thurs.; and at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. weekends. 1052 Banning Blvd., Wilmington, 310-548-7509, www.drumbarrakcs.org. $5 donation requested. Children under 12 admitted free.
Source: LA Parent Sept. 2009
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