May

Mary Ellen's Tea Party
Saturday, May 17, 2008
12:30 pm
The Friends of Hart Park and Museum present the second annual Mary Ellen's Tea Party! Indulge in a variety of refreshments including specialty teas, scones with cream, assorted finger sandwiches, and delicious desserts. This makes a great gift for Mother's Day, so be sure to order soon! Tickets are $40 per person. For more information and ticket reservations, please call the William S. Hart Museum at (661) 254-4584.

July

Music in the Mansion Concert
July 12, 2008
Experience a summer evening of music! Listen to the talents of Convivia as they perform a survey of musical pieces in the warm elegance of the Hart Mansion. Guests will be enthralled with the classical music from the Renaissance through the 21st century, including sacred music, madrigals, folk songs, and spirituals.

Ticket reservations are required. For more information and ticket reservations, please call the William S. Hart Museum at (661) 254-4584. Members $25, Nonmembers $30, Students $15

August

Hollywood at Hart: William S. Hart and the Western
August 2, 2008
3 pm
FREE ADMISSION
Lights, camera, action! Put on your cowboy hat and come hear about famed silent film star, William S. Hart, in the comfort of his own ranch. Learn about early Hollywood and the impact Hart made on western films with lecturer Beth Werling, Collections Manager at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Guests are asked to meet at 3 pm in Hart Hall. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling the William S. Hart Museum at (661) 254-4584.

Silents Under the Stars
Saturday, August 16, 2008
5:30 pm
Mosey on up to the Hart Museum for an evening you will not forget! Begin with a tour of William S. Hart's retirement mansion, La Loma de los Vientos. Then join the posse for a delicious dinner under the shade of the Oak Trees. After the sun sets over the horizon, enjoy the classic William S. Hart silent film, “Three Word Brand” with live musical accompaniment. Tickets are $40 and include tour, dinner, and movie. Tickets sell out and reservations are required. For more information and ticket reservations, please call the William S. Hart Museum at (661) 254-4584.

September

A Day at the Ranch
September 13, 2008
9:30 am – 11:00 am
FREE EVENT
Yee-ha! Join us at the Horseshoe Ranch for some good family fun and learn about a day in the life of a cowboy! Guests are welcome to participate in different crafts and activities. Best dressed cowboy/cowgirl will be awarded. All ages are welcome. Suggested donation of $2 per child. Please visit www.hartmuseum.org for information updates.

Native American Pow Wow
September 27-28, 2008
FREE ADMISSION
Experience Native American culture through music, dance, art, and cuisine. Please visit www.hartmuseum.org for information updates.

October

Bow Wows & Meows Animal Fair and Pet Adoption
October 12, 2008
Please visit www.hartmuseum.org for information updates.

Coming Soon!
Music in the Mansion Concert
October 18, 2008
Please visit www.hartmuseum.org for information updates.

November

Silent Film Screening: Douglas Fairbanks
November 15, 2008
Get ready for some fun with Fairbanks, the great swashbuckler! Join the William S. Hart Museum and the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society for their second co-hosted Silent Film Screening event. Guests will watch one of Douglas Fairbanks' films after viewing his costumes and props as well as being treated to dinner. Seating is limited and ticket purchase is required. Ticket price to be determined. Please visit www.hartmuseum.org for information updates.

December

Cowboys and Carols
December 6, 2008
Please visit www.hartmuseum.org for information updates.