Welcome to Drum Barracks

Located in Wilmington, California, Drum Barracks Civil War Museum is housed in the last remaining original wooden building of the 22 structures built as a military post during the Civil War in the Los Angeles area. Drum Barracks, named after Lt. Col. Richard Coulter Drum, Adjutant General of the Department of the Pacific in San Francisco, served as the Union Army headquarters for Southern California and the Arizona Territory from 1861-1871. Please enjoy exploring our past and our present.

Mother's Day Tea

Saturday, May 12, 2018 11:30am

Celebrate Mother's Day with tea in this historic setting. Enjoy traditional tea with an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones and desserts, play Victorian lawn games, listen to classical music, and mingle with volunteers in period attire.  Regular $50, Member $40.  Space is limited call, 310.548.7509 for information and reservations.

Closed

The museum will be closed on Wednesday, April 18th and Saturday, May 12th.

Library

The third largest Civil War library in California!

The McDowell Library is available to researchers, requires an appointment, so researchers may be assisted in utilizing the wide variety of resources that comprise the collections. To inquire about using the library, please call the Museum at 310-548-7509.

The collection includes the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies and Navies, and the Supplement to the Official Records.