A Peek at the Past, the Pasadena Museum of History's popular free program for youngsters aged 4 - 8 and accompanying parents, returns for a third year of summer fun.
On Wednesday mornings (9:00 to 11:30 am) for five weeks beginning July 2, a different room or part of the 100-year-old Fenyes Mansion Estate will be the starting point for exploring different facets of our shared history and learn what life was like -- for both children and adults -- a century ago. Stories, crafts, activities, and -- of course -- a peek into the Mansion's room-of-the-week, highlight each session.
A Peek at the Past is sponsored in part by the Paloheimo Family Foundation and is produced by Pasadena Museum of History's Education Department with assistance from the Museum's college interns and youth volunteers, including Ticktockers from the San Marino Chapter of the National Charity League.
Tickets: Admission is free; however reservations are required and space is limited. Members-Only priority reservations available now through May 15; Non-Members reservations accepted after May 15. Please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10.
For Membership information, call 626.577.1660, ext. 11 or email membership@pasadenahistory.org.
Watch a video presentation about 2006 Peek at the Past:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JTODO0MtMA
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Volunteers 12 - 18 years old can earn community service hours by assisting with Peek at the Past programs.
Must be available a consecutive Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on one or more of the program weeks; Volunteer orientation – Friday, June 27, 10 to 11:30 am; Call 626.577.1660, ext. 20; Or e-mail dsiegel@pasadenahistory.org
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Participants peek into the conservatory, drape some patriotic bunting, learn about exotic plants in Edwardian homes, and create a red-white-and-blue “tussie musie” bouquet.
Bicycles is the theme and the room “peeked at” is the foyer/main staircase. After bicycling to the door you might want to ring the bell and leave your calling card! See old-time bicycles and learn about Pasadena's bicycle craze 100 years ago. 
telephone and visit the exhibition galleries to learn about the engineering feats that made the Mount Lowe Railway a popular tourist attraction -- just like today's Disneyland and Magic Mountain! 
Peek into the three historic structures on the Museum's campus; go on an architectural treasure hunt; try using hammers and nails; make a 3-D model building out of paper -- what fun! 