Monday, January 3, 2011

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

Up in Simi Valley now at a nice Ventura County park, waiting out a cold, rainy storm. Good time to catch up on blogging, pictures, etc.

Saw some of the the Reagan Museum as much is closed for remodeling and a Grand Re-Opening on 2/5/11, celebrating 100 years since Reagan's birth. What we did see, we liked, so will definitely return someday to see the renovations.

We toured this 707 Air Force One that was used by 7 US Presidents Nixon through GW Bush, decomissioned on 9-8-01. Cool to be inside that!

Temporary exhibit of US history represented by Christmas trees. One tree for each decade since 1770's. Fascinating! This 1950's tree has Barbie, TV, radio, Cat in the Hat, Disneyland, Korean War and more.
Another temporary exhibit, a model White House - full room size, about 8 feet tall. The detail is amazing. Built and maintained by the Zeifel family.
Beautiful gardens and grounds and views - darn the rain and cold!








Some of the Berlin Wall that Reagan brought down.





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