From Darkness to Light: Discovering Harriett Mason

The “Keeping History Alive Series” continues on February 7 at 11 am in the Historic Banning Barn with a fascinating talk by Museum Director, Michael Sanborn on the remarkable figure, Harriett Mason. Harriett’s place in early Los Angeles history has gone largely untold until now. Former slave, Harriett Mason worked for the Banning Family in the early 1860’s at the height of the Civil War. It was her heroic actions that help saved many lives in the Los Angeles Harbor after the Ada Hancock disaster in 1863. Mr. Sanborn will shine a light on this incredible woman and her impact on the Banning family and beyond.

This lecture is FREE for Friends of Banning Museum members and $5 at the door for non-members. CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Don’t miss it! 

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation to participate in a City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks or Friends of Banning Museum program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling the facility (310-548-7777), or 711 for CA Relay, ten days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests with less than ten business days’ notice.