Standke to join Leonis Adobe board of directors

Gary Standke

The Leonis Adobe Association announced that Dr. Gary Standke will join the museum’s board of directors.

Standke has served on a volunteer basis as an interpreter for numerous historical organizations and is noted for developing and conducting demonstrations in blacksmithing and cooking.

“The Leonis Adobe Museum is one of the preeminent historical organizations in the Los Angeles area,” said Standke. “With my fellow board members, we will continue to expand the museum’s historical events and promote even greater community involvement.”

“Gary has a gift of turning his love of history into fun for others. He’ll be a terrific addition to help us carry out the ambitious plans we have for the future,” said museum board president Don Adams. 

The Leonis Adobe Museum is an authentic and living history Monterey-style rancho, including ranch animals, of the 19th century. The home of Miguel Leonis and his Native American wife, Espiritu, is in Old Town Calabasas at 23537 Calabasas Road. 

Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and  $1 for children under 12. Public hours are Wednesday through Friday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call (818) 222-6511 or visit www.leonisadobemuseum.org.