The Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association will offer its annual Re-Enactment of the Signing of the Articles of Capitulation on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A host of events will mark the annual celebration at the site of the Original Campo de Cahuenga, 3919 Lankershim Blvd., Universal City, CA.
The general public is invited to a memorable afternoon with the re-enactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga. Signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor.
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In addition, the event will offer the firing of the Howitzer cannon, placing of the Memorial Wreath, presentation of the twelve flags over California, fiesta dancers from the dance troupe Carolina Russic, a tour of the archeological dig of the old adobe of 1800, food, refreshments and fun. This is a wonderful event not only for history buffs, but school children and teachers too.
This event is presented and sponsored by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
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The event is free to the general public. Parking is available for free next door in the Universal Studio Metro parking lot. Also, attendees are encouraged to take the Metro and exit at the Universal Studios station as Campo de Cahuenga is only steps from the entrance.
About Campo de Cahuenga
Campo de Cahuenga, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the site of the Signing of the Articles of Capitulation, ending the Mexican-American War in California. An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here.
Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, on its grounds or through our website, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy. Campo de Cahuenga is located at 3919 Lankershim Blvd., across from Universal City Studio’s and next door to the Universal City-Campo de Cahuenga MTA Subway Station.
For more information regarding the event, call Diane McCreary, at 818.762.3998. Please also feel free to visit www.campodecahuenga.com.