‘Heritage Afternoon’ slated for June at Flintridge Riding Club
Two entities with deep ties to the history of La Cañada will join forces on Sunday, June 19 when the Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation hosts a “Heritage Afternoon” at the Flintridge Riding Club. Hours for the event are 3 to 5 p.m.
Historical exhibits, a talk on the history of the riding club (founded in 1922) and tours of the clubhouse and vintage barns will be included. Wine will be served and small bites will be provided by Gelson’s Market and Renaud’s Pattiserie.
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Flintridge Riding Club is the oldest and only remaining family riding club in the Los Angeles area. The oak-studded property was purchased from the founder of Flintridge, Frank Flint to create the riding club. The first Children’s Horse Show was held there in 1922, establishing it as America’s oldest horse show for children. The Club was incorporated in 1923, and its first president was Reginald D. Johnson, an architect who designed and built the Spanish-style clubhouse.
“This is a special heritage afternoon for the Lanterman House because it is both an extension of our current Historic Trails exhibition, which explores the equestrian history of the Crescenta Valley, as well as being a celebration of another historic institution in the valley,” stated Melissa Patton, executive director of the Lanterman House.
Tickets for the event are $20. To purchase a ticket, mail a check made to Lanterman House, 4420 Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge 91011. The Flintridge Riding Club is located at 4625 Oak Grove Drive.
For more information visit www.lantermanfoundation.org.
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Carol Cormaci, carol.cormaci@latimes.com
Twitter: @CarolCormaci
