Equally as prominent and important as the flowers and plants at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden is the history showcased on the property that was once the ranch of Arcadia founder Elias “Lucky” Baldwin.
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Baldwin’s iconic Queen Anne Cottage will be open for tours April 30 and May 1 during the first-ever Wild West Days where visitors will also enjoy a firsthand walk through the historic Santa Anita Depot and dancing at Baldwin’s barn.
Myriad other activities and entertainment, as well as barbecue and Victorian re-enactors will also be part of the special day of activities. Details on flier below.
— By Scott Hettrick