Location
The Chatsworth Historical Society (CHS) is located on the Homestead
Acre, 10385 Shadow Oak Drive,
in Chatsworth Park South at the west end of Devonshire Street in the
beautiful San Fernando Valley.
The Homestead Acre, which is Los Angeles Cultural Historical Monument
No. 133, is owned by the Los
Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks with the Chatsworth
Historical Society acting as conservator of the property.
Mission Statement
The CHS was formed in 1963 and upholds a three point mission in addition
to the commemoration of historical dates and events:
- to preserve and mark historic sites and landmarks of the Chatsworth
area.
- to be an agency for the collection of photographs, artifacts, and
archaeological items that represent the history of Chatsworth.
- to establish a museum to house and exhibit the collection.
Hours of Service
The Homestead Acre, which houses the Chatsworth Historical Society,
the Chatsworth Museum, the Frank H. Schepler, Jr. Memorial Library, and
the Hill-Palmer Homestead Cottage, is open to the public from 1 to 4 P.M.
on the first Sunday of every month for tours. Special tours of at
least 10 or more people can be arranged by telephoning the CHS at (818)
882-5614.