The Historical Society of Southern California and the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum present
“The Jenkins Brothers: An Eye to the Substantial”
10:00 am, Saturday, September 17, 2016
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
1052 N Banning Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744
For 80 years, from the 1850s to the 1930s, Charles and William Jenkins were notable figures in greater Los Angeles. Come hear a panel of speakers talk about these remarkable and controversial brothers in the greater Los Angeles area. Self-guided and guided tours are available immediately following the program.
Speakers include:
Louis DiDonato, retired educator and author of a Charles Jenkins biography.
Alan Pollack, Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society president and author of an article on William Jenkins and the Castaic Range War.
Wayne Sherman, Drum Barracks Board of Directors vice-president and collector and researcher on Charles Jenkins.
Paul R. Spitzzeri, Homestead Museum director, transcriber of Charles’s Civil War Diary and researcher on early Los Angeles criminal justice, including a well-known incident involving William Jenkins.
Admission is free, but event is limited to 50 attendees. advance reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations available here: https://jenkinssept17.eventbrite.com
Questions? Please email hssc@thehssc.org or call (323) 222-0546.
