Under the leadership of Amy Toczek, the Daughters of the Revolution orchestrated a captivating journey through California’s history on Oct. 22 that shaped the City of Glendale. Toczek curated a diverse array of exhibits that offered both education and immersive experiences within the Catalina Verdugo Adobe Park. The event marked a significant occasion featuring the dedication of the new Oak of Peace that memorializes the original tree that died of root rot in 1987, and the historic reenactment of the meeting between Don Jesus Pico and General Andres Pico on Jan. 11, 1847, establishing the separation of California from Mexico.

Troop 319 played a vital role in showcasing the art of adobe brick making. Spearheaded by Troop 319 dad Ramone Arellano, along with the assistance of Boy Scouts Thomas Arellano and Peter James, the demonstration was a testament to Ramone’s firsthand experience in adobe craftsmanship having dedicated five years of his youth to working on adobes alongside his father Isidro Arellano. Ramone adeptly conveyed the intricacies of the craft to patrons with the enthusiastic support of the Scouts. Together, they skillfully blended dirt, clay, straw and water, expertly filling frames to create adobe bricks ensuring a hands-on and memorable learning experience for all involved.

Story and pictures by Nicolas JAMES