What’s Hot: Santa Monica History Museum Presents ‘Hands On History’:

by mirrormmg

Hands on History

— Saturday, June 21

— Santa Monica History Museum

— 1350 7th Street, Santa Monica

The Santa Monica History Museum presents its “Hands on History” program at 11 am this Saturday.

This event will present children and their parents with the opportunity to learn about the 125-year history of the Santa Monica Fire Department, along with a sneak peek of the “Warriors of Flames” exhibit.

Families can make their own firefighter helmets and participate in other arts and crafts. Event is free.

For more information, call 310.395.2290 or visit santamonicahistory.org.

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