Four Hours: A Civil War outpost in SoCal? Head to ‘Wilmas’ for that, and more

The Drum Barracks Civil War Museum grounds are said to be haunted and special October spooky-themed tours are on offer.

The powder magazine is a Los Angeles historic-cultural monument that was used to store ammunition and was originally part of Camp Drum, a facility built during the Civil War.

Historic graffiti dating back to the 1800s is seen on the brick of the powder magazine, including initials made by Wilmington founder Phineas Banning’s three sons.

Christian Barradas, who lives across the street, stands by the mural at El Mercado Market in Wilmington.

A bicyclist zips past the mural at El Mercado Market, originally painted in 1979.

An Indian peacock walks along one of the homes in the Wilmington historical district.

A wild Indian peahen in the historical district of Wilmington.

Wild peafowls were initially brought to Wilmington by residents in the Victorian Age.

The Banning Museum is the 23-room Greek Revival home of Phineas Banning, a key figure in the settling of Los Angeles, and features interior decorations in Victorian-era fashion.

Steven Robles and his mother Oralia Robles have lunch at Red West Pizza in Wilmington.

A jalapeño, pineapple and pepperoni pizza at Red West Pizza.

Wilmington’s Red West Pizza is a favorite gathering spot for locals.