Photo By Amy Phillips | On Feb. 24, Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) conducted one of three events to celebrate their...... read more read more
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. – On Feb. 24, Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) conducted one of three events to celebrate their 75th Anniversary with more than 200 on and off-post participants. The Hearst Castle historian, Victoria Kastner, was the guest speaker providing an insightful presentation of the Hearst family and their influence in the area. She also shared rarely seen photos from the Hearst Archives.
The event also included a cake cutting ceremony and a tour of historical buildings in the area. Displays from community groups with missions to preserve the local and historical heritage helped enhance the event: the Mission San Antonio, San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA) and the Nacitone Regional Interpretive Center (NRIC).
The mission displayed a 5-foot replica of the Mission, SAHVA displayed historical photos of structures in the local area while NRIC displayed a fully-functional replica of a chuck wagon.
“The ceremony was marvelous from start to finish,” commented Mary Levkoff, Hearst Castle Museum director.
Also in attendance were William Randolph Hearst’s great-granddaughter, Anissa Balson and her husband Paul; the King City mayor, Robert Cullen and several of the city council members. Many other community groups, the FHL workforce, tenant units, and residents participated as well.
FHL will conduct two more events to celebrate their 75th Anniversary on May 4 and July 28. More information will be posted on FHL’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/forthunterliggett) and FHL’s website (www.liggett.army.mil). Information can also be requested at the FHL Public Affairs Office: 831-386-2690.
| Date Taken: | 02.24.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 02.29.2016 13:41 |
| Story ID: | 190447 |
| Location: | FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, CALIFORNIA, US |
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