Los Angeles and its past is celebrated at a special neighborhood filled with historic homes that are artfully being restored at Heritage Square. Among the many events and museum tours, visitors can enjoy getting a glimpse into the past with themes such as an antique doll collection, and Women's Suffrage Movement. Admission: $10 adult; $5 kid. 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, California 90031. Tel. 323-225-2700

"Their Rights and Nothing Less", is an exhibit open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through September 26, 2010. Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Women's Suffrage Movement, it includes rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement with a special section dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight.

Heritage Square was founded in 1969 as a living history museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of Los Angeles. Eight historic structures saved from demolition and moved to the site provide a glimpse of Southern California as it looked 100 years ago. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. -heritagesquare.org

More exciting events   include:

  Annual Concerts at the Square. Enjoy live entertainment in the loveliest of settings for Free! Confirmed acts are Mariachi Divas, Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band, and "Blue Metro"from the Eagle Rock Music School. Other bands TBD.

Square Dancing of the late 1800s, Saturday, August 14, beginning at 5 p.m. Join Triple Chicken Foot and Caller Cory Marie for an Old Time American Square Dance at Heritage Square. Triple Chicken Foot will play Old Time fiddle and banjo tunes, while Cory Marie will call the dances. Before each dance the steps will be taught. Beginners are encouraged; this is a family friendly dance, so kids are welcome too! Join us for a beautiful afternoon of community and music – greet your neighbor! Free for members and $10 for the general audience.

Halloween & Mourning Tours, Saturday & Sunday, October 23 and 24, 12-4 pm. Explore the history of Victorian mourning practices and etiquette, learn about spiritualism, spirit photography and more during this two day event. $10.00 for Adults, $8.00 for Seniors over 65, $5.00 for Children 6 to 12 years. Free for Children under 6 and Museum members.

Halloween and Mourning Movie Night, Saturday, October 23, gates open at 7:30 pm. Guests are invited to bring a picnic, blankets, chairs, and candy while enjoying classic scary movies at Heritage Square… if they dare. Scheduled features TBD. Free for Museum members and $10.00 for the general audience.

Safe Haven Trick-or-Treating, Sunday, October 31, 4-7 pm. Bring your kids for more treats on Halloween inside the safe confines of the museum grounds. Children 1 to 12 years of age, with parent accompaniment, may come in costume and receive sweet treats from our costumed interpreters stationed at each building. Halloween treats will be available from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission price is $5 for Adults and $2 for children 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free.

Annual Holiday Lamplight Celebration – Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5, tours from 4 to 9 pm., starting every 20 minutes. Join Heritage Square during the Holidays. Special event ticket prices, reservations required. Sales begin in October for members; November for the general audience

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