The Fred Harvey Museum,located in Perris California,near The Southern California Railway Museum,is…read morean homage to a man that truly accomplished the "American Dream"! Fredrick"Fred"Harvey moved from London,England to New York City in 1853 and worked at the popular Smith and McNell's Restaurant.He later worked as a freight agent and traveled on trains as most people did back then.The quality of food and restaurants along the rail lines was lacking quality in those days so Mr.Harvey made an agreement with the Santa Fe railroad in 1876 to open an eatery in Topeka, Kansas.Travelers were very happy to eat his  well prepared meals in a clean environment and served by the famous "Harvey Girls" that were well known for their level of superior restaurant service and hospitality.As popularity grew,Harvey opened 47 more "Harvey House" eateries along with 30 dining cars and 15 hotels.There was a Fred Harvey eatery every 100 miles along the Santa Fe line! . . . . #fredharveymuseum #fredharvey #harveyhouse #harveygirls #americandream #entreprenaur #railroad #santaferailroad #topekakansas #newyork #famousrestaurants #seetheusa #judygarland #railroadlife #london #england #perris #perriscalifornia #museums #famouspeople #southerncaliforniarailwaymuseum #ilovetrains

My son said this museum is amazing. We spent a wonderful two hours here. It was just too hot…read moreoutside, otherwise we could have stayed longer.

I had always driven by on my way to Moreno Valley and finally got the chance to visit. It's serene…read moreand brings a lot of emotions. They have planes outside and a memorial for all the veterans. Upon entering you pay $18 per adult, $10 per child and toddlers are free. They had a scavenger hunt going on for the kids so that was super exciting. You really need several hours to go through everything because it's so interesting and there's so much information to take in. The upstairs area was closed and the events hall was also closed for an event. The employees were so nice and even gave us clues about the scavenger hunt. There's lots of cool places for photos and a coloring section inside the NASA area. We got candies in the 25 cent machines, dropped coins in the donation funnel and bought toys at the gift shop. We turned in our finished scavenger hunt and got slinkies. Outside there's a massive exhibit of different aircrafts used in different wars from all around the world. There's a radio museum outside as well. Overall we had such an amazing time. What a great way to learn. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Had to stop by Motte Automotive Museum, and I'm so glad we did!…read more They have a great collection of great looking vehicles from different eras and great staff!

We had a wonderful day yesterday at the Motte Museum Big Barn Classic Car Show here in Menifee…read more This was their 12th annual event of which I've attended a few. The Sold Out car show was full of beautiful Classics, Customs, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks and Low-Riders. The parking facility was loaded with eye-candy for every palate. The show was run flawlessly under the leadership of Tommie Brown and the whole team at the Motte Museum. The Big Barn was displayed with a tribute to the Corvette from the families collection. Every generation, but my favorite was the 1963 Split Window "Fuelie" on the turntable which I would have to sell one of my houses to own. From the free coffee and donuts to participants, to the cars, to the polite hard-working staff, the food trucks and awards, this was a Fantastic event. Major kuddos to Tommie and the whole Motte family.

This is a hidden gem of a museum in the Inland Empire. It was founded years ago by the late Alberta…read moreMabel Kearney to commemorate the first African American pioneers of Perris Valley. Inside you'll find lots of artifacts related to this community as well as general African American history. Located in a quiet neighborhood just seconds from downtown Perris, it is a place you cannot miss if you're in the area!

I had the chance to visit this museum August of 2022 while camping at Lake Perris. Camping here…read moreonce again in April 2023 I made my way to the museum the day I was checking out of the campground. I was fortunate the first time coming to the museum there was an excellent speaker that shared the history of how Lake Perris came to be. It was very informative and I felt like I was taken back to that time just listening to this person speak. Coming back here I didn't get that history info but I had the chance to once again read up on the history of the Native Americans that passed through and also lived here. The reads and pics are very informative. You will find beautiful baskets and such that were weaved by the Natives displayed and protected in glassed enclosures. You will find a few things at the front desk for purchase. I wish they had stickers or postcards. During this visit, we met a volunteer who was friendly and informative. He was happy to engage conversation with those asking questions or willing to listen. This building offers a grand view of the Lake and mountains in the distance. You may also access the outdoor balcony to enjoy the grand view. Maybe call ahead to inquire of guest speakers or any other activities happening within the museum. It's worth the visit. If you are inclined, there is a trail for hiking just outside the museum. You may not want to attempt though during the summer heat.

I just visited this great museum the other day after catching fish. Lots of information about the…read moreNative people's of the surrounding areas. Also good info and Illustrations about native animals, snakes and birds. Last time here the officer in charge showed how Pine nuts come from pine cones and let you try them too.

Really enjoyed the Victorian home tour with a docent! We came here on Saturday at 12 and we had…read moreMichelle as the tour guide, she was very informative and articulate. Felt like we went through time travel because we were able to witness old fashioned interiors and antiques. Some of the furniture were still there since the 1800's. Amazing. Intrigued. Intricate details on the doors walls and furniture. Learned that Riverside was a very affluent city from oranges. Sugar was very valuable back then and Chinese servants worked at the Victorian mansion. Makes me appreciate how much technological advancement there has been to make the modern life more efficient and convenient.

Riverside historical heritage house hosts community events throughout the year. You can hang out on…read morethe courtyard and enjoy some live music with local musicians, ice cream and crafts for kids. The house tour takes a few groups at a time while you can learn about the history of the home. Will require stairs. There's also the back shed area with historical items and tools, vehicles. Welcoming and friendly staff. Parking lot across the street is usually open for community events.

Showed my Korean tourist friend this place (my other friend had brought me five years ago and I…read moreremembered it was fun and so pretty this much later)! He really enjoyed it, said the views were pretty, it was so vividly green (his favorite color), and the orange was really good! Adam was our tour guide and ensured it was a fun, educational, and safe walk! We learned a lot about the history and methods for citrus planting. We were even allowed to pick one orange each at the end, and the fruit were refreshing, juicy, sweet, and somehow cold in the center even though the weather was hot! Adam even showed us the suncatcher collection and gave us one to take & DIY at home! Parking was $7 for two hours. Please be warned there are many bees. And bring water, wear sunscreen & a hat!

making good use of my historian passport and visited california citrus sp! easy drive and lots of…read moreparking available. for day pass, its $7 and with the passport its free. we spent about an hour overall here. first we went to the musuem /gift shopand it was very interesting to read about the history. enjoy the ac while u can lol. We collect stickers and magnets so we picked one up at the gift shop. Afterwards we drove to the picnic side and went on a small walk along the grass area. Before leaving, there's the Gless Ranch Citrus Stand where you can buy fresh juice and snacks. We bought a freshly squeezed OJ and took some pictures at the entrance before heading out on the road. We'll be back in autumn during peak harvest season