** ST FRANCIS DAM DISASTER: 91ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR **
Lecture & Bus Tour to Dam Site
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will commemorate the 91st anniversary of the second worst disaster in California history with its annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and bus tour to the dam site in San Francisquito Canyon.
Speakers: Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel, Dr. Alan Pollack
Please arrive at Heritage Junction at 10:30 AM to check in and secure your seat for the presentation
11:00-12:00 PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Alan Pollack and Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel at the Saugus Train Station freight room
12:00 Q&A session with Alan, Dianne, and dam expert Frank Rock
12:30-3:30 Bus Tour To the Dam Site with Alan, Dianne, and Frank. Visit Powerhouse 2 (exterior only), Dam Site Ruins
We will hike to the Tombstone ruins, the Western Wing Dyke, The Pyramid formation, Block 16
Please wear long pants, long sleeves and tennis shoes/hiking boots. Water and a snack will be provided. You are welcome to bring your bag lunch to eat on the bus. A hat and sunscreen are recommended. Bring hiking poles if you have them. You will have a choice of hikes which may include walking in brush, on uneven surfaces, and up a steep hill.
Return to Heritage Junction by 4 pm
Heritage Junction address: 24101 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321
For Reservations, please contact: 661-254-1275
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Cost: $40.00 per person, pre-paid, ($45.00 at the door, per person). Price includes a snack and bottled water
Funds raised will benefit programs of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. Because this tour is a very popular fund-raiser, it is impossible to guarantee that seats will be available for purchase on the day of the tour. Order your tickets now!
Alan Pollack has been featured on Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” and local television.
Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel has been featured on SCVTV’s “Points of Interest”.
Frank Rock has been featured on the History Channel, the Discovery Channel and local television.
ST. FRANCIS DAM DISASTER: 91st ANNIVERSARY
Flood Plain Tour-52 miles
Tour of affected properties in flood plain from Santa Clarita to Santa Paula
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Speakers:
Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel, Executive Director, Community Hiking Club (Santa Clarita), Board of Directors, Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
Dr. Alan Pollack, President Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
Docents at Rancho Camulos
Tennis shoes and comfortable/casual attire are recommended. Sunscreen and a hat are optional, but also recommended. You will be doing some minimal walking on this trip.
We highly recommend that you bring snacks/lunch on the bus.
There will be no designated stop for lunch on this tour.
Meet the bus at 9:00 AM at Heritage Junction: 24101 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321
Cost: $55.00 per person prepaid only
For Reservations, please contact: 661-254-1275
Or use PayPal to pay online:
Itinerary:
Powerhouse 1/Powerhouse 1 Village–
View of the Powerhouse and village, with a walk around the small park to view equipment used in the building of the aqueduct and the St. Francis Dam-photo opportunities
St. Francis Dam-
Short hike to the dam foundation overlook for photos.
Alan Pollack
Powerhouse 2 Village-
View from bus, Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel will tell you about the Lyman Curtis Family and the Ray Rising Family.
Powerhouse 2–
Brief walk to the 2 plaques at Powerhouse 2 and the Forest Fire Station.
Alan Pollack
Harry Carey Ranch site (Tesoro Del Valle)-
Walk around the grounds of Harry Carey’s ranch
Tour of Harry Carey property and House.
There are picnic tables here to eat your lunch if desired.
Edison substation-brief stop for photo-
Alan Pollack
Santa Paula Cemetery-
Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel will talk to you about the St. Francis victims buried on this site, known and unknown
Rancho Camulos-
Mini Tour with Rancho Camulos docents.
Gottardi Ranch-
The loss of 5 members of the Gottardi family is one example of the many tragedies that occurred as a result of the breach of the St. Francis Dam. You will hear their stories.
Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel
Edison Kemp Camp/Blue Cut-
This is the site of the single largest loss of life in the floodplain.
Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel
