Reagan Library Hosts “An American Christmas” and Historical Exhibit

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – For the holiday season, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley has 26 Christmas trees on display.

“An American Christmas” is the theme of the annual exhibit, with each tree decorated to represent a different decade or defining era.

The display includes a 1960s tree with Beatles items that coincides with President Reagan's time in office, including a boombox, cassettes and a Bob Ross photo and palette.

The Fisher family of Ojai enjoyed it all.

"Last year they did trees around the world and this year the trees coincided with dates in history and presidents and it was really, really amazing. It had beautiful ornaments and it was a great learning opportunity for my daughter," Alexia Fisher.

"I liked the 90s tree and all the old technology, it wasn't old back then, but it is kind of old now but I do enjoy how it looks – all the buttons, but anyway I saw a bunch of technology and pop culture icons," Emilia Fisher.

The family are library members.

A special Christmas tree at the entrance is dedicated to Gold Star families who have lost loves ones in the military.

"An American Christmas" runs though Jan. 4th.

Admission to the tree exhibit also includes the special "Cowboys: History and Hollywood" exhibit.

The exhibit includes photos of President Reagan's horse and his ranch in Santa Barbara County.

Docents on hand can tell visitors all about it.

The Cowboy exhibit runs through April 19th.

For more information visit https://reaganfoundation.org