Sample !9th Century Living in the 21st Century

October 9, 2009

This weekend there will be opportunities to sample some 19th century experiences. On Saturday at the San Bernardino County Museum, visitors can learn about adobe making and can actually make an adobe brick to take home. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitors can also beat a rug, wash clothes with a tub and washboard and participate in other 19th century activities.

Also taking place this weekend, today, Friday October 9 through Sunday, October 11, the old silver mining town of Calico will be hosting the "Calico Days" event. By 1907, Calico was a ghost town, but it was restored in the mid 20th century and for 43 years an historical recreation takes place. Visitors can see how miners and their families lived. There will be a competition for those who dress in period costumes. There will be burro races on both Saturday and Sunday. Getting a burro to race is a challenge and this is a fun event, both for the on lookers and for the racers. There will also be a Miner's Triathlon and many other events. When the sun sets, Western movies will be featured under the stars at the CAlico Silver Bowl. Bring warm clothes as it is likely to be quite chilly. The calico Ghost Town is 10 miles north of Barstow, just exit Interstate 15 at the Ghost Town Road. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-15 and $5 for military adults and $3 for their children. Children under 5 are free. This event is a great way to introduce your family to the mining days of California. For more information you can call 1-800-862-2542 or on the Internet http://www.calicotown.com/