Busch Gardens, Laurel Plaza, or the GM Plant?
Valley Relics Museum does. The Valley Relics Museum is a nonprofit organization that collects, preserves, and presents the history of The San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. Its mission is to share the stories of all that shaped the area and its place in the nation’s development. It includes a vast collection of old documents, photographs, vintage neon signs and more. While it is preserving some of the Valley’s local history it also is educating the public. The museum opened its doors to the public in October 2013.
Admission is free and it is open to the public on Saturdays from 10:00am – 3:00pm. It is located in Chatsworth at 21630 Marilla Street.
by Suzanne Burchett
Tommy Gelinas was Born in Burbank California and was raised in Sepulveda, Porter Ranch and later in Van Nuys before settling in Sherman Oaks California where he and his wife have raised their 4 children. Tommy’s fascination with the history of the San Fernando Valley begun at a very young age. He began collecting artifacts from our valley’s past a little over 20 years ago and now the collection is the largest of its kind pertaining to the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. One of Tommy’s dreams was not only to preserve and protect our local history but to open a museum to showcase the collection. In late 2012 The Valley Relics Museum was established as a Non Profit and opened its doors to the public in October 2013. Through hard work and perseverance The San Fernando Valley now has a spot light on its amazing accomplishments and rich history.