Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
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Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
US State Park, California
c/o Inland Empire District Office
17801 Lake Perris Dr
Perris, CA 92571
www.avim.parks.ca.gov
Phone: 661-946-3055
Size: 147 acres. Location: 19 miles east of the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Highway 14), at 15701 East Avenue M in Lancaster. Facilities: Museum, picnic areas, restrooms, visitor center, hiking trail. Special Features: Museum, which houses objects created by the American Indian cultures of the western Great Basin, California, and the Southwest, is closed indefinitely for stabilization. Comprehensive interpretive and research information and a complete catalogue of artifacts are available at www.avim.parks.ca.gov.
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Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
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| Location | Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Nearest city | Lancaster, California |
| Coordinates | 34°39′1″N 117°50′56″W / 34.65028°N 117.84889°WCoordinates: 34°39′1″N 117°50′56″W / 34.65028°N 117.84889°W |
| Area | 397 acres (161 ha) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
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Antelope Valley Indian Museum
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| Location: | 15701 East Avenue M Lake Los Angeles, California |
| Built: | 1928 |
| Architect: | H. Arden Edwards Grace Oliver |
| NRHP Reference#: | 87000509 |
| Added to NRHP: | February 26, 1987 |
The Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park is a state historic park of California, USA, interpreting Native American cultures of the Great Basin and surrounding regions. The park and its grounds are situated on the Antelope Valley's rural east side in northern Los Angeles County, California.
The museum contains the combined collections of H. Arden Edwards and subsequent owner and anthropology student Grace Oliver. The exhibits represent and interpret Native Americans groups, both aboriginal and contemporary, of the Southwest, Great Basin, and Californian cultural regions. A number of the artifacts on display are rare or one-of-a-kind items.
The museum was originally constructed by homesteader/artist H. Arden Edwards in 1928. The chalet-style structure was built over the rock formation of Piute Butte in the Mojave Desert. The unusual folk art structure, originally used as a home, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Demonstrations and special events
Joshua Cottage features a "touch table" room where visitors can experience food grinding and processing techniques, or learn how earlier Native Americans started fires using sticks or bow drills.
Outside the museum is a self-guided nature trail, a picnic area, and an outdoor ceremonial arena. Occasionally guest Native American groups perform traditional dances and other programs. An annual opening event each fall features a traditional ground blessing ceremony. There are also Native American artists demonstrating and selling their work, Native American food, and special activities for children. The museum also sponsors periodic educational seminars.
References
External links
- Antelope Valley Indian Museum official website
- Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Parks Department website
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