Simi Valley Things to Do

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Gosh, I was never so impressed by such a museum other than the ones in DC. Yet, this one wowed me! It's so interesting to see what a president accumulates by given so many gifts by so many dignitaries from all over the world. It was fascinating to see what was put in archives for the public to see. I truly appreciate the time in effort in how the organized the artifacts. My boys just loved seeing and experiencing the exhibits’

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This neat little theatre provides highlight of Ronald Wilson Reagan’s life from his childhood through the opening of the Library and Museum. The video clips and the president’s personal recollections introduce the exhibits that follow. As you can see, my son Nate just loves movies, so he actually sat for sometime watching the video clips.

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Called “Dutch” during President Reagan’s youth while growing up in Dixon, Illinois, his college days, and a lively career first in radio broadcasting and then in Hollywood come alive through artifacts, images, and audio visual presentations.

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Represent the period in Regan’s career when he was going to run as Governor and then in the future for President. His speech during a nationally televised speech on behalf of Barry Goldwater’s bid for the White House, his message a “rendezvous with destiny” paved the way for his own political career.

Regan became governor of California in 1966 for two terms. This beautiful 1965 Ford Mustang was used during his first gubernatorial campaign, along with the governors original entryway to the governor’s residence, and his beautiful massive desk from the office in the state capitol recall his days in Sacramento.

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This replica is an actual size of the Ronald Reagan’s Oval Office during his administration and decorated to his American Western taste.

The desk was made from the timbers of the H.M.S. Resolute, an abandoned British ship discovered by an American vessel and returned to the Queen of England as a token of friendship and goodwill, it was commissioned by Queen Victoria and presented to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880. Called the Resolute Desk, it has been used by every president since Hayes, exception for Presidents Johnson, Nixon and Ford. If you have noticed that the wooden base had to be added by 2” because President Reagan wash 6’2” so this would keep the desk drawers from hitting his knees.

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This wonderful gallery is called the John P. McGovern, M.D. Gallery of Presidents. It illustrates some of the history of the American presidency from George Washington to now. The portraits are only reproductions from the White House Historical Association, political campaign material, and significant documents such as a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence.

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The White House is the setting for elegant state dinners and other ceremonial events as well as the president’s home. Both the pomp and circumstance and the routine of daily life in the private quarters are represented.

Yet, there is so much more to this wonderful museum. There are many other exhibits of his presidential retreat in Maryland, Camp David, and Rancho del Cielo, the ranch located in Santa Barbara mountains.

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This is a beautiful memorial is in honor of the passing of our 40th President Ronald Regan on June 5, 2004. President Ronald Reagan was laid to rest at the Reagan Library on June 11, 2004. This memorial is made of granite and has the following inscription:
"I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

He is remembered on his birthday February 6 by United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton that places a wreath on President Reagan’s gravesite. Includes patriotic music and a 21-gun salute. This annual event is open to the public and free to attend."