Image: Menu from the Hotel Maryland's Thanksgiving dinner, 1920
(Ephemera Collection)
The Hotel Maryland offered a splendid Thanksgiving dinner to its guests in 1920. The meal began with appetizers such as spiced celery, spiced apricots, and pickled walnuts. After the fish course, four kinds of entrees were offered, including turkey from the Imperial Valley, roast spring lamb, filet mignon, and potted suckling pig. For dessert, there were three kinds of pie, three cakes, plum pudding, and a wide selection of fruit and cheeses.
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Don't forget to read the latest Hometown Pasadena article written by Julie Stires - 75 South Grand Avenue: 1896:1949.
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Our Mission
The Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.
Learn more about PMH and our history.
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Our e-calendar, available to Members and Non-Members alike, is designed to keep our supporters informed about happenings and upcoming events at Pasadena Museum of History.
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Save the Date
Luncheon Honoring Sid Gally
Tuesday, December 2, Noon
The University Club of Pasadena
Master of Ceremonies Larry Wilson
In gratitude for his unfailing contributions to the promotion of the Museum's collections for thirty years, local historian Sid Gally will be installed as a Trustee Emeritus at a luncheon and program. Join the Museum in honoring our dedicated PMH volunteer and former Trustee, whose research continues to uncover tantalizing anecdotes from Pasadena's past that enthrall readers in his weekly column "Past on Parade" in the Pasadena Star-News.
Tickets: $30; Sponsorships: $100 (includes 2 tickets). Advanced reservations are required. Please reserve your seats online
or call 1.800.838.3006, ext. 1. Invitations will be mailed to all PMH Members.
Image: Sid Gally. Photo by Jim Staub.
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Current Exhibition
 Contemporary Masters, Artistic Eden IV
Kathryne Beynon Foundation Exhibition Hall
Open through January 11, 2015
PMH, in collaboration with the Pasadena Art Gallery Association (PAGA), presents Contemporary Masters, Artistic Eden IV. Hundreds of artists were invited to submit artwork for this juried exhibit. One hundred and one pieces were selected, representing the vision of eighty artists. The exhibition is sponsored by PAGA Members: Fremont Gallery, Galerie Gabrie, Segil Fine Art Source, Silvana Gallery, and Tirage Fine Art Gallery.
On October 17, two prestigious awards were announced at a special reception for the participating artists, donors, and museum members. Artist David Sikes was named winner of the Museum Purchase Prize with his painting entitled Autumn Pasadena Parrots. His depiction of Pasadena's iconic feathered friends soaring above treetops was chosen as the entry most representative of the exhibition's theme and will be purchased by PAGA for the Museum's collection. Karen Yee won the SouthwestArt Magazine award for her painting of a Chinese woman in ceremonial dress, entitled Phoenix Crown. The magazine also singled out two additional works for Honorable Mention, James Crandall's At the Athenaeum and Ezra Suko's Nightfall at City Hall.
Image: David Sikes. "Autumn Pasadena Parrots." Oil on canvas, 35.5 x 23.75 in. 2014 Purchase Prize. Gift of the Pasadena Art Gallery Association
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Upcoming Events
 Sunny Tales from Around the World
Wednesday, November 12, 11:00 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105
On the second Wednesday of the month, PMH presents a storytelling series in collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch. Come listen to Sunny Stevenson as she reads and tells stories suitable for pre-school age children. A born storyteller, she is able to mesmerize her listeners, children and adults alike. Please join us!
Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
 Member Appreciation Days (MADness)
Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30*
Did you know that your PMH membership card can be used twice a year to receive reciprocal free admission and a 20% discount in the stores of other Southern California institutions? View the list of participating institutions, and remember to visit PMH Thanksgiving weekend to shop for your holiday gifts with your membership discount and to taste locally made jams. Not a PMH member? Join today to receive your membership card in time to enjoy the MADness! *Please note that some institutions, including PMH, are only open on Saturday & Sunday.
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Do you love Vroman's Bookstore? Celebrating 120 years, Vroman's continues to enrich our community by offering you a chance to support PMH through their Gives Back program. Register