California's Golden Parks #153 - WILLIAM S. HART PARK AND MU

Join Huell as he visits the beautiful and historic William S. Hart Park and Museum in Newhall. Join Huell as he visits the beautiful and historic William S. Hart Park and Museum in Newhall. William S. Hart was born in Newburgh, New York on December 6, 1864.Hart started his acting career in his twenties. At the age of 49, Hart came west to Hollywood to start his movie career. During the next 11 years, he made more than 65 silent films, the last being "Tumbleweeds" in 1925.In 1921, Hart purchased a ranch house and surrounding property. He built a 22 room mansion which today houses Hart's collection of western art, Native American artifacts, and early Hollywood memorabilia. Hart lived at the ranch nearly 20 years until his death in 1946. In his will, Hart gave the Horseshoe Ranch to the County of Los Angeles. It was to be set aside for the use and enjoyment of the public, at no charge.William S. Hart MansionToday, the Horseshoe Ranch consists of 265 acres. Both the ranch house and the Hart residence are open to the public. An assortment of animals reside at Hart Park, including a small herd of bison which were a gift from the Walt Disney Studios in 1962

William S. Hart Park
24151 San Fernando Road
Newhall, California 91321

Museum Information : (661) 254-4584
Park Information : (661) 259-0855
Email: information@hartmuseum.org

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Travel & Events

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• Huell
• howser
• PBS
• KCET
• GOLD
• William
• S.
• Hart

[arcataberry]

aaaaghh! been out of state for a while & now i remember how mesmerized i was by huell's tone, kind of like a 2d grade teacher ill-served by preexisting limitations: like, he's from the DEEP SOUTH! And he gushes like it.

[cybersalad]

Oh--Huell should tool around the Santa Clarita area more.  Check out the Saugus Cafe, one of California's oldest continuously operating restaurants!

Ok, the rest of the neighborhood is pretty boring--but I'm sure Huell can make it interesting! :)

[mdskewes]

just the park.

[cybersalad]

Did he go around the Newhall area at all in this episode? Or is it all in the park?

[rovingwriter]

I live in the area and wish to thank Mr. Howser for visiting, and highlighting, Wm. S. Hart Park & Museum. It's a lovely park that deserves the publicity!