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For more information, call
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Living History Tours: Visitors of
the Past
2010 Tour
Dates:
January 31
May 30
August 29
October 31
1-4 p.m. (Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.)
Free
Tour the
165-year-old adobe house with "visitors from the past" who
step forward in time to conduct tours of the Rancho. Explore
the Rancho through the eyes of previous owners, workers or
guests as they share their personal stories and experiences.
Living History Tours Flyer
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Living History
Docent Training
February 3 – June 12, 2010
7-9 p.m.
Casting
Call at Rancho Los Cerritos: Seeking rancheros, Victorian
housewives, sheepherders, Chinese cooks, gardeners, maids and
more!
Learn
to travel through time as a living history docent.
Discover the history, architecture, collections and gardens,
then learn theater fundamentals and character development
before adopting a historic persona for living history tours
and programs.
Training offered Wednesday evenings, February – June.
Intrigued? For additional information or to register, contact
Rancho Los Cerritos at (562) 570-1755.
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Winter Lecture
Series
2010 Saturday Lecture
Dates and Topics:
January 30th
Dr. Craig
Hendricks will present a talk on “Mexican Independence and its
Effect on California.” He will address the outside influences
on the movement, the reaction of local residents, changes in
governing policies from Spanish to Mexican rule, the opening
of trade and the incursion of various western powers on the
territory. Dr. Hendricks is history instructor at CSULB and
LBCC.
February 20th
“The
U.S.-Mexico War in Southern California” (1846-48) will be the
topic of a presentation by Steve Clugston, living history
presenter, event organizer and former curator at March Field
Air Museum, on February 20. He will discuss the major battles
leading to the Treaty of Cahuenga that ended hostilities in
Southern California in early 1847, touching on the actions of
American and Californio forces in San Diego and Los Angeles
Counties. Both Rancho Los Cerritos and neighboring Rancho San
Pedro were involved.
March 20th
“More Than
Mrs. John Temple: The Life of Rafaela Cota” will be presented
by historian Kathie Schey on March 20. Rafaela Cota de Temple,
daughter of a prominent Spanish military family, was one of
many elite women who were born in
Colonial California, married Yankee newcomers following
Mexican Independence and then remained in California
following American annexation. These women left scant records
of their lives and are often understood only as their
husband’s wives. Thanks to a generous grant from the James
Irvine and Rancho Los Cerritos Foundations, new research has
shed important light on the remarkable life and times of
Rafaela, the first mistress of Rancho Los Cerritos.
10:00am
$5 adults/$3 members
and students
Reservations requested
****Special Bonus Lecture****
April 17th
As an
extraordinary postscript to this lecture series, Rancho Los
Cerritos will host “An Evening With Zorro” on Saturday, April
17. Who was this mythical Robin Hood of early California, and
how has Hollywood portrayed him through nearly a century of
film? How have foreign movies added to the worldwide legend,
and how has television elevated Zorro’s place in popular
culture? The FRLC Hispanic History Committee will provide
film clips, a talk on the origin and a prize for the best
Zorro costume.
~Adults Only~
$15 regular admission/
$12 FRLC members
Reservations requested
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Rancho Adventure Tours
October 2009 -
June 2010
Ages
6-11
Thursdays
4:15-5:30 p.m.
Reservations required
$3/Participant
A tour of the adobe home
specially geared toward youth groups. Program includes a
fun and educational tour of the 1844 adobe house and hands-on
activities that teaches children all about a 19th century
ranch.
Rancho Adventure Tours Flyer
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PAST EVENTS
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Christmas
Candlelight Tours
December 12 & 13
(Saturday & Sunday)
Tours begin every 10
minutes starting at 6:30 p.m.
$10 per Person
Step back to Christmas 1880 and explore holiday customs and
daily life at Rancho Los Cerritos as experienced by the Bixbys,
their guests, and ranch workers from other nations. Tour
the historic adobe by candlelight with costumed living history
characters, and eavesdrop on theatrical vignettes for the
latest gossip on social activities, business and the economy
in Los Angeles. End the evening with some shopping for
unique gifts, and enjoy live holiday music, warm cider and
gingerbread out on the lawn.
Advance reservations are required;
please call (562) 570-1755. Tickets go on sale November
2.
Candlelight Tour Tickets
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Christmas Open House
December 6
1-4 p.m.
Free
Experience 19th
century Christmas traditions while learning about Long Beach’s
local history at Rancho Los Cerritos’ “Christmas Open House.”
Guests can explore the adobe home, decorated for the season,
and discover 19th century Mexican and American holiday
traditions. Children can participate in crafts and
activities from the California frontier, and will be able to
take home their own hand-made decorations. Piñata breaking,
bi-lingual storytelling and a visit from Santa will certainly
make this a memorable event!
Free musical entertainment and
refreshments will be provided. Decorative ornaments,
gourmet jellies, children’s toys and handmade Christmas crafts
will also be available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.
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Nacimientos
Workshop
November 14
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Advance Reservations Required
$15 Adults/$8 Children (Ages
8-12)
Create your own Nacimientos
(nativity scene) from wood, figures, cardboard and paint under
the direction of artist and educator Daniel F. Martinez.
Explore the history of Nacimientos, traditional Mexican
decorations displayed during the Christmas season.
Price includes all materials and
refreshments.
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Tea With the
Hathaway Sisters
October 27
2:00 p.m.
$20/ $17 FRLC Members
Spend a lovely afternoon at the
Rancho by joining the four Hathaway sisters for tea and
conversation. Learn how three of the women married into the
Bixby family, and the roles all experienced as women living in
Southern California during the second half of the 19th
century.
A traditional tea will be
served.
Reservations are required by
calling (562) 570-1755.
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Garden Tours
1st Sunday of
Every Month thru November
Tours start at
2:30 p.m.
Reservations Requested
Free
Upcoming Tours:
November 1
Experience a
fabulous tour of the historic Rancho gardens. Rancho Los
Cerritos is the perfect place to celebrate the arrival of the
seasons with a guided tour of its lush historical grounds.
For reservations, please call (562) 570-1755.
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Mexican
Independence Day Exhibit
September 12, 13
and September 16-18
1:00-p.m.- 5:00 p.m. (During
Public Hours)
Free
In honor of Mexican Independence
Day, the Hispanic History Committee of the Friends of Rancho
Los Cerritos will host a special exhibit at Rancho Los
Cerritos Historic Site, explaining the meaning of the day and
the impact on Mexico’s distant province of California.
These themes will be presented
in a special outdoor exhibit. Hispanic History Committee
volunteers will be at Rancho Los Cerritos on the weekend to
discuss the special meaning of the holiday and to describe how
Mexico’s independence affected the residents of California,
its northern-most frontier territory.
School Docent Training
September
16-November 4
Wednesdays (8 Week Commitment)
9:30-12:30 p.m.
Free with
membership to the Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos
4th grade students,
teachers, and Rancho Los Cerritos volunteers are all raving
about how wonderful Adobe Days Revisited, a
hands on history program at the historic site is. The program
is informative, historical, creative, and fun! And as one 4th
grade teacher states, “The trip to the rancho provides our
kids with rich information. They walk away with a much better
understanding of the history, a large vocabulary, memories
they use to write about, and it all applies to our social
studies and science. Our kids talk about the trip for years.”
And now, it’s your opportunity
to become a part of this award-winning program as Rancho Los
Cerritos is currently recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to
take on living history characters.
Reservations for the training
program are requested. Call (562) 570-1755 today to reserve
your seat for the fall training class or for more information.
Volunteer
Opportunities Coffee
September 5,
2009
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Free
Rancho Los Cerritos is seeking
new volunteers for a variety of program opportunities during
the “Volunteer Opportunities Coffee.” Find out how you can
become a tour docent, help with the historic gardens, work on
the historical collections, conduct research, or assist with
the museum gift shop. You will also learn about the Rancho’s
educational programs and events, including our award-winning
fourth grade school program Adobe Days Revisited, and
our seasonal events, Christmas Candlelight Tours, Summer
Concert Series and Mud Mania.
This is a great way to make new friends, see how a museum
operates “behind-the-scenes,” learn about local history and
antiques, and give back to your community in a meaningful way.
A
complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. For
reservations, call (562) 570-1755.
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
6-7:30
p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
FREE
All Ages (No pets
allowed)
Bring a
picnic dinner and get your groove on this summer at Rancho Los
Cerritos! The
concerts are free and will feature toe tapping bluegrass of
The Witcher Brothers, old school blues with Bernie
Pearl & the Bernie Pearl Band, a tribute to the surf and
beach party bands of the ‘60s with Surfing Safari, and
jazz sounds of The Christine Guter Quintet.
Sunday, July 12
Witcher Brothers
Toe Tapping Bluegrass
Thursday,
July 30
Bernie Pearl Blues Band
An
evening of Old School Blues
Sunday,
August 9
Surfing
Safari
A tribute
to the surf and beach party bands
of the
‘60s
Thursday,
August 27
The
Christine Guter Quintet
Jazz Vocals
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MUD MANIA:
A Celebration of Adobe
Sunday, August 16, 2009
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Kids (4-12) $3, Adults $5,
Under 4: Free
Squish a little history
between your toes at this delightfully muddy festival where
you're not supposed to stay clean! Mud-tastic activities
include adobe brick-making, muddy tug-o-war and mud relay
races, plus clay sculpting, archaeology adventures and more!
De-mudding stations available; bring old shoes (required), a
change of clothes and a towel.
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SUMMER ADVENTURES
AT RANCHO LOS CERRITOS
July 6-24, 2009
9:30-12:00p.m. for all three sessions
$50/child per
weeklong session
Ages 6-11
Years
Learn about life on the Rancho through hands-on activities,
including historic crafts, old-fashioned games, and special
opportunities. This half-day program is especially designed
for children ages 6-10 years old. Space is limited and
advanced reservations are required. To register, please
call Rancho Los Cerritos at (562)570-1755.
Vaquero Adventures:
July 6-10
Victorian Adventures:
July 13-17
Adobe Adventures:
July 20-24
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SPRING FESTIVAL:
A Victorian Affair
Sunday, May 31, 2009
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Kids (4-12) $3, Adults $5,
Under 4: Free
Step
back 100 years at Rancho Los Cerritos to experience the
dynamic Victorian era, complete with live music, dancing,
unusual entertainment, and even a May pole dance! Participate
in period activities such as ice cream making; butter
churning, Victorian-era games and crafts designed especially
for the children.
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Winter Lecture Series: Critters Abound!
10:00 a.m.
(Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for
light refreshments).
Reservations Required
$5 General Admission/ $3
Full-time students and FRLC Members
Discover insects, birds,
animals, and the native plants that support them! The 2009
Winter Lecture Series at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
will explore the Southern California environment in a 4-part
series running from January-April 2009.
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The Voices of Children
Singing
2-4 p.m.
Free
Listen in on young, local
musicians here in Long Beach. Choral groups from Jordan,
Renaissance High School, Hughes Middle School, and Longfellow
Elementary will showcase their singing and musical talents
against the backdrop of Long Beach history.
For these talented singers,
music isn’t just a subject in school, it’s their passion and
it has helped them better themselves along the way. So come
to the rancho and be entertained and inspired by our local
talent.
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HOUSE DOCENT TRAINING
Wednesdays
February 4 -
April 8, 2009
7-9 p.m.
Free with FRLC Membership
Become a volunteer tour
docent at Long Beach's ONLY National, State and Local Historic
Landmark!
This 10-week in-depth training
covers California and Rancho history from Native American
times through the 1940s, as well as adobe architecture,
decorative arts, interpretation and public speaking
techniques. Learn about the people who lived and worked
at the Rancho and how they contributed to the growth of
Southern California.
Minimum Requirements:
Volunteer one afternoon per month and join Friends of Rancho
Los Cerritos.
To enroll or for more
information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (562)
570-1755.
Garden Docent Training
Saturdays
February 28 -
March 21, 2009
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free with FRLC Membership
Expand your knowledge of
California history, antiques and gardens, make new friends,
and connect visitors to our community's heritage!
This 4-week training course
focuses on the history of the gardens and grounds from the
1840s through the 1930s. Discover the garden "room" and
how families used them. Learn stories about the site's
historic plants -- then share these tales with the public!
Minimum Requirements:
Volunteer six times per year and join Friends of Rancho Los
Cerritos.
To enroll or for more
information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at
(562) 570-1755.
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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES COFFEE
Saturday
January 24, 2009
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
RSVP By January 22
Free
Rancho Los Cerritos is seeking
new volunteers for a variety of program opportunities during
the “Volunteer Opportunities Coffee.” Find out how you can
become a tour docent, help with the historic gardens, work on
the historical collections, conduct research, or assist with
the museum gift shop. You will also learn about the Rancho’s
educational programs and events, including our award-winning
fourth grade school program Adobe Days Revisited, and
our seasonal events, Christmas Candlelight Tours, Summer
Concert Series and Mud Mania.
This is a great way to make new friends, see how a museum
operates “behind-the-scenes,” learn about local history and
antiques, and give back to your community in a meaningful way.
A
complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. For
reservations, call (562) 570-1755.
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LIVING HISTORY TOURS
Sunday
January 25, 2009
1-4 p.m. (Last tour leaves at
4 p.m.)
No reservations required
Free
Tour the 164-year-old adobe
house with "visitors from the past" who step forward in time
to conduct tours
of the Rancho.
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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
December 14
1-4 p.m.
No Reservations Required
Free
Experience 19th
century Christmas traditions while learning about Long Beach’s
local history at Rancho Los Cerritos’ “Christmas Open House.”
Guests can explore the adobe home, decorated for the season,
and discover 19th century Mexican and American holiday
traditions. Children can participate in crafts and
activities from the California frontier, and will be able to
take home their own hand-made decorations. Piñata breaking,
bi-lingual storytelling and a visit from Santa will certainly
make this a memorable event!
Also, enjoy live holiday music
throughout the afternoon from the “Traditional Christmas
Carolers”, the “International Peach Choir”, and more! Free
refreshments will be provided. Decorative ornaments, gourmet
jellies, children’s toys and handmade Christmas crafts will
also be available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.
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"Christmas Candlelight Tours: Navidad in Early
California"
Friday &
Saturday
December 5-6
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Reservations required
$10.00/ person
Step back in time to Christmas 1850 at Rancho Los Cerritos
Historic Site for a magical evening as you explore holiday
traditions and life in early California with the Temples,
their guests and ranch workers.
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"FROM WHARF
RATS TO LORDS OF THE DOCKS"
Saturday,
October 25
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Reservations required
$15.00 ($12 for museum
members)
A one man
multi-media show on the life and times of labor leader
Harry Bridges.
In a
multi-media one-act play, starring Ian Ruskin, a human
portrayal of Harry Bridges’ passion, struggles and wicked
sense of humor will be shown. It features many of his own
words – from his rallying speeches of the 1930s to the high
drama and comic absurdity of his trials – and covers his life
from his childhood in Australia until his retirement in the
1970s. It includes the 1934 General Strike in San Francisco,
the hearings and trials, his marriages and divorces, the
constant controversy of a union involved in social and
political issues, and the groundbreaking Mechanization and
Modernization agreement. The play will feature rare labor
songs and archival photographs and footage and is an exciting
and entertaining way to explore 50 years of American history.
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SCHOOL DOCENT TRAINING
Wednesdays
September 10 -
October 29
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Application Required
Free with Friends Membership
Make an impact on children by
becoming a school docent at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site.
"I have learned more about
California history and portraying living history programs, and
I have met many different people and had some wonderful
experiences” - Marcia Harris, School Docent
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SUMMER CONCERT-
ROSS ALTMAN
Hard Travelin': Songs and
Struggles of the
Great Depression
THURSDAY -
August 21
6:00-7:30 p.m. (Gates open at
5:00 p.m.)
Free
Ross Altman, known as a singer/songfighter
will take you on a musical journey through the 1930s.
The songs of the Great Depression weave a social tapestry of
America during a decade of hard times and revolutionary
change.
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MUD
MANIA - A Celebration of Adobe
SUNDAY - AUGUST
17
12:30-4:30 pm
$5 Adults/ $3 Children ages
4-12
Experience the wackiest and muddiest event in town! Explore
the merits of soil in its many forms: dirt, mud, clay,
compost, sand and loam!
Events include interactive activities, messy games, food and
live music. Expect to get dirty so wear old clothes and bring
a towel!.
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SUMMER CONCERT
SHARP SOUNDS
Sunday - August 10,
2008
6:00-7:30 p.m. (Gates open at
5:00 p.m.)
Free
Swing is back with the upbeat
tunes of Sharp Sounds.
For your own comfort, please
bring your own blankets and chairs. Picnic dinners are
welcome, and the house is open for self-guided tours.
Sorry, no pets allowed on the site.
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Living
History Tours
Sunday, June
29, 2008
1-4 p.m.
(Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.)
No
reservations required.
Free
Tour the
164-year-old adobe house with "visitors from the past" who
step forward in time to conduct tours of the Rancho.
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