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Dec. 2: SCV Historical Society Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

Press Release | Thursday, Nov 30, 2017

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The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will host its 36th annual Christmas Open House at Heritage Junction in Newhall on Saturday, December 2 from noon to 4 p.m.

Everyone in the community is invited to come and stroll our little lane of decorated historic homes of the area and enjoy a fun-filled day of activities for all ages.

Visitors can learn about these historic buildings (including the Pardee House, pictured) and why they were preserved and moved to Heritage Junction.

The day’s schedule includes:

* Animal Blessing at the Ramona Chapel at 1 p.m. All pets welcome.**

* Historic Home tours of the 8 buildings that occupy Heritage Junction: all day.

* Santa Claus will be hearing Christmas wishes at the Newhall Ranch House: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

* Children’s crafts/letters to Santa at the Saugus Train Station: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (until crafts run out)

* Christmas card photo opportunity with the Mogul train: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

* Complimentary refreshments and cookies inside the Saugus Train Station Freight room.

Sponsors include the SCV Historical Society Board of Directors, Copper Hill Animal Clinic, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department.

Heritage Junction is located at 24101 Newhall Ave., Newhall 91321, inside the southern portion of Wm. S. Hart Park. For more information, call 661-254-1275.

**Rules for Animal Blessing
All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Your pet must be under your control the entire time. A certificate of the Blessing will be given to each pet owner.

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