The San Bernardino County Museum

8/11/2007 - Field Trip to Serrano sites

On Saturday, August 11, San Bernardino County Museum Curator of Anthropology Adella Schroth will host a field trip to the San Bernardino Mountains. Registration for this trip is open now.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Unity and Cultural Awareness Program Director James Ramos will lead this trip, taking participants to several sites that reveal Serrano creation story. He will discuss the beginning of Yuhaviatam, the People of the Pines, and their special relationship with the mountains.

The trip will leave the museum at 8:00 a.m. and return about 5:00 p.m. The cost of $25 per person ($20 for Museum association members) includes transportation, morning coffee, light snacks, and water.

There will be a lot of walking, so participants are advised to wear sturdy and comfortable shoes, bring a bag of lunch, a sun hat, and sunscreen.

Space is limited and pre-paid reservations are required by August 3. Please call LaWanda Avery-Brown at (909) 307-2669 ext. 225 for reservation.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org or call (909) 307-2669 or TDD (909) 792-1462.

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