Corona Heritage Park & Museum

01/07/2021

CoronaCA.gov/testing

10/05/2020

http://www.coronaheritage.org/antiquesfaire.html

03/27/2020

https://www.facebook.com/763032283749157/posts/2982349721817391/

S.B. Hampton and the 1918 Spanish Flu -

Today in our nation there are many of our citizens who are struggling with the Corona Virus. Especially hit hard is the State of New York. This Corona virus is no respecter of persons. It will attack young and old or rich and poor. Plain and simple, if you can avoid exposure to the virus, please do.

S.B. Hampton -- In October of 1918, one of Corona's most prominent citizens representing the citrus industry went on a business trip to New York.
While in New York, Mr. Hampton first caught a cold, then the Spanish Influenza which developed into pneumonia. His health deteriorated so quickly that within days, Mr. Hampton lost his life.
Loosing S.B. Hampton took a strong hit on our then little town. S.B Hampton was the founder and President of the Corona Foothill Lemon Company. At the time of his passing, the Corona Foothill Lemon Company was the largest lemon producing ranch in Corona.
Additionally Hampton was the President of the Temescal Water Company as well as President of the Exchange Bi-Products Company.
Having arrived in Corona in 1905, S.B. first came to our city as the Superintendent of the Corona Lemon Company. It didn't take long for the workers to notice that the secret of his success was to earn the respect of the workers who worked for him. Truth is that the newspapers are full of articles where S.B. Hampton was always full of energy and always was serving the citizens of Corona.
Because of the Spanish Flu, the state cremated S.B. Hampton and sent his ashes back to Corona. A service was held in the city of Whittier where he lived prior to moving to Corona. Many of our citizens attended that service.
Probably those who felt the loss of Mr. Hampton the most was his wife and three children. Although financially they were more than taken care of, they still lost a loving father, all the while our city lost one of our early pioneers.
There were no pictures of S.B. Hampton to be found, so therefore I have added as a cover photo to this post, one of S.B. Hamptons citrus labels from his beloved Foothill Lemon Company....

11/08/2019

Free for all little kids and big kids! Sat., Nov. 16th, 9 am - 4 pm. See our operating HO DCC railroad of Santa Fe's Third District through Riverside, Corona and Fullerton circa 1949 at the height of southern California's citrus industry and the midst of steam to diesel transition. For more info, visit cmrsclub.com

10/02/2019

The Arts Colony

The Arts Colony

Want to take art classes? Have a little artist in the family? Sign up at The Arts Colony!
https://www.theartscolony.org/classes

09/23/2019

ATT: Pokemon Go players! We are happy you are enjoying the parks poke stops/gym, please be mindful of traffic and do not block entrances/exits with your vehicle. ✌️

08/30/2019

Our Resident Artist, Kathy Park is Offering Classes!

08/06/2019

Thanks Judy for visiting and signing copies of your book!

Interested in the history of Lake Mathews and Gavilan Hills stop by our gift shop Tue-Sat 10am-2pm and pick up your signed copy!

#coronaheritagepark #californiahistory

07/08/2019

Check out our resident artists classes!

We still have openings for our “Home” front porch sign on 7/18! Choose your design at checkout. Enrollment ends 7/13 🔨✂️🍷

#diystudio #diyhomedecor #diycrafts #diyworkshops #doityourself #frontporchdecor #homedecor #farmhousediy #sipandpaint #sipandcraft #byow #coronacalifornia #coronasmallbusiness

06/30/2019

Corona Model Railroad Society

Fun run day.....06/29/19

06/12/2019

For more info see: https://www.cmrsclub.com

06/01/2019

Thanks to all of our guests, see you next year!

06/01/2019

Check out this metal work from the Napoles family! Techniques passed down from one generation to the next! Stop by their booth for more amazing creations!

06/01/2019

Check out Vicky's Macrame at today's event!

06/01/2019

Don't forget to stop by the Heritage Museum for some Corona T-Shirts! We have most sizes available while supplies last!

06/01/2019

Squirrel!....Nope, even better, more Antiques!

Take a stroll with your leashed friends throughout our Antiques & Collectibles Faire! We're open until 3pm.

06/01/2019

Welcome Temecula Valley Model A Club!

06/01/2019

Fun art from R&T Traders!

06/01/2019

Free Lemonade provided by the Corona Historic Preservation Society🙌🙌

Come by and get your free Lemonade!!

06/01/2019

Free Lemonade provided by the Corona Historic Preservation Society🙌🙌

Come by and get your free Lemonade!!

06/01/2019

For all you with green thumbs or a sweettooth we have succulents, plants, and Honey galore! @ Corona Heritage Park & Museum

06/01/2019

Our 18th Annual Antiques Faire is well under way! Don't forget to tag us with your new Collectibles!
#antiques #Collectibles #Antiqueshow #collectors @ Corona Heritage Park & Museum

05/28/2019

Corona Heritage Park Antiques & Collectibles Faire

@maptometry is bringing her handmade map necklaces to this years faire!

05/21/2019

ANGEL FIRE After all the names and functions, old-timers best remember Yamano's HICKORY BARBECUE, a well-known steakhouse. It was a famous stop for travelers of the old 91 Highway between Orange and Riverside Counties. Yamanos were local onion farmers and their Hickory had a window showcasing their grill when you walked in. Salads had crumbled pretzels instead of croutons. It was unique, right down to the backlit windowbox race mural behind the bar. The bar art was created by local artist Duke Ottinger and hangs in a prominent place in the Corona Heritage Museum, open free Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm.

05/04/2019

Happy Birthday Corona!

May 4, 2019 - Happy Birthday Corona
Our beloved beautiful city turns 133 years old today. Below is a photo that was taken from a hot air balloon in 1890 that shows Corona (then South Riverside) in its infancy.
Happy Birthday Corona...

05/02/2019

http://www.coronaheritage.org/antiquesfaire.html

04/24/2019

The Claim Jumper Restaurant on McKinley is part of the past, but mining has been a major industry in and around Corona long before, and long since, our well-known citrus heritage. http://www.coronaheritage.org/mining.html

04/04/2019

http://www.coronaheritage.org/weddings.html

03/09/2019

Great day at the Corona Vintage Tool Show at Corona Heritage Park & Museum. See you again this September!

03/03/2019

Check out The Urban Craft House! Located within our park!

This workshop was so much FUN!! Not only did these ladies build this plank front porch sign (yes, they built it!) but then they also decorated it to fit their own personal styles. These signs are such a statement piece for everyday use. We just love how they all turned out!

#frontporchdecor #frontporchsign #shescrafty #diycorona #diyworkshops #diyworkshop #farmhousedecor #diywoodshop @ The Urban Craft House

03/01/2019

World War II affected everyone in America, and everyone in Corona. Wartime vigilance, “making do,” and many day-to-day commonalities are foreign to life we know today. You’ll see unfamiliar artifacts, not from far off locations, but right here in Corona. Exhibits are self-explanatory and focus is 8 years to adult. More info: http://www.coronaheritage.org

02/22/2019

S'now kidding at Corona Heritage Park and Museum! http://www.coronaheritage.org

02/19/2019

Save the date! For more info visit: http://www.coronaheritage.org/toolshow.html

02/15/2019

Adult volunteers needed for museum docents. Share your Corona knowledge with newcomers. Info: http://www.coronaheritage.org/park/volunteers.html

09/30/2018

Awesome fundraiser!

It's that time of year again.