Friends Of Heritage Square

The Friends of Heritage Square help promote interest in and education for the historical significance of the structures in Heritage Square. We also work to promote interest in and education for the history of Oxnard, to collect and preserve records, data, and images bearing on the history of the Heritage Square structures.

Description:
Heritage Square features a collection of 1876-1912 houses, a church and winery replica in a picturesque Victorian garden setting. Guided tours are offered on Saturdays and by appointment to groups and schools. Special events such as concerts, weddings, and holiday events are scheduled throughout the year.
Costumed docent volunteers help make history come alive as they take students and adults on walking tours of the buildings. Tours teach about Oxnard's rich pioneer roots and about the people who were pioneers.
Students also may participate hands-on in activities from the turn-of-the-century, including dressing in period costumes. All activities help to bring a by gone era back to life.

History:
The Friends of Heritage Square is a docent organization that started in 1993. The Friends are dedicated to offering a quality school tours for youth, and tours for adults at Heritage Square. Volunteers are needed to work during the week as well as on weekends. We have jobs for outgoing, friendly tour docents, projects for people who prefer to work quietly behind the scenes and activities for those who like working with others. Docents and volunteers will have an opportunity to learn about Oxnard's history and architecture, to work with the public, and to develop educational programs for the community.

Contact people:

Heather Behrens, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Gary Blum, President, (phone), (email) Kay Brainard, President, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (805) 483-7960
Office fax number: (805) 486-4299

Address:

715 South A Street Oxnard, CA 93030 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.heritagesquareoxnard.com

Directions:

From the 101 take the Oxnard Blvd or Vineyard Ave exit. Proceed on Oxnard Blvd. to Seventh Street and make a right. Make a left on "A" Street and a right into the Heritage Square parking lot. The Vistor Center. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: OTC, 15 min minute walk

Last updated on May 20, 2010