"California Pioneers" Exhibit
November 1, 2011 - April 14, 2012
Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-4pm
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La Quinta Museum
FREE
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Come and experience pioneer life in early California through the exhibit's artifacts, dioramas, and hands on activities! Imagine the journey westward by viewing a twenty-five foot covered wagon scene; experience California's Gold Rush through the "Gold Fever!" display; and enjoy learning Morse code by sending messages to friends via the working telegraph system -where guests can walk in buildings built and decorated to a resemble a period train depot and an old west telegraph office. Guests will be able to view various Civil War artifacts, courtesy of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, including the following items: a sword, musket, and a hand signed document by Abraham Lincoln; and enjoy vignettes of La Quinta's early pioneers. For more information call (760) 777-7170.
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