In commemoration of Rancho Los Cerritos’ 175th Anniversary year of when the adobe was built in 1844, the blog will feature a series of stories as submitted by our followers and fans – “Back in the day,” historic, nostalgic, and other tales – throughout 2019. These accounts will highlight fun facts, personal perspectives, and other viewpoints from[…]
Thomas Edward Temple Shares Historic and Modern Memories of RLC
By Kristen Pincherli history, rlc175 Mar 27, 2019
Rancho Los Cerritos Partners with Liberation Brewing Co. on Anniversary Brew
By Kristen Pincherli Long Beach, rlc175 Mar 14, 2019
Liberation Brewing Company in Bixby Knolls has created the first in a series of beers commemorating Rancho Los Cerritos’ 175th anniversary. This special, limited release kicks off March 22 and will continue throughout the year. Each beer will be infused with fruit from the Rancho’s historic trees or inspired by its history. The first beer in[…]
Your votes counted! Rancho Los Cerritos is proud to announce wins in THREE categories in this year’s Long Beach Post’s Best of Long Beach 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Wedding Venue Best Summer Camp Best Historic Architecture More than 150,000 votes were tallied in this year’s polls overall, and we are thrilled that RLC was[…]
RLC Library Illuminates California African-American History for Young Academic
By Kristen Pincherli history, rlc175 Feb 28, 2019
In commemoration of Rancho Los Cerritos’ 175th Anniversary year throughout 2019, the blog will be featuring a series of stories as submitted by our followers and fans – “back in the day,” historic, nostalgic, and other tales – highlighting fun facts, personal perspectives, and other viewpoints from staff, volunteers, and visitors alike. Enjoy! Jim Armfield[…]
Writer/Actor Amy Simon Shines Light on Historical Women’s Stories at RLC
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Events, history, Long Beach, Upcoming Events Feb 15, 2019
Drawing on diaries, letters, publications and biographies, actor/writer Amy Simon’s one-woman show, She’s History!, tells the stories of women in history. Simon brings to life Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Bella Abzug, among others, employing humor and pathos in equal measure. Simon said it was her own experience as a mother that[…]
A Walk to Remember: Couple Shares Special Stroll at RLC
By Kristen Pincherli Engagement Photos, Long Beach, Weddings Feb 14, 2019
Judith Navarro and Jeffery Thomas spent their 8-year dating anniversary at Rancho Los Cerritos on December 5, 2018. Thanks to help from a variety of family, friends, and RLC Staff, Jeffery organized and executed an unforgettable, private, and intimate stroll for himself and Judith that commenced in the orchard and meandered through the rest of[…]
Bird Lovers Flock to RLC this Valentine’s Day for Monthly Bird Walk
By Kristen Pincherli Events, Gardens, Long Beach, Upcoming Events Feb 12, 2019
Rancho Los Cerritos’ February Bird Walk is this Thursday, February 14th, from 8-9:30 a.m. (weather-permitting). Mating season is coming, and we already see pairs of birds spending time together. Bird walkers also might see migrant birds steal our fruit, fortifying themselves for their northward trek. Another bird visitors might see is the California Scrub Jay.[…]
If you’ve been wondering why the year 1844 is being bandied about lately over here at Rancho Los Cerritos, then you haven’t heard the big news yet. But we will get to that soon enough. In the first in a series of blog posts, RLC will feature “back in the day,” historic, nostalgic, and other[…]
RLC Receives Priceless Donation from Bixby Descendants
By Jennifer Rice Epstein history, rlc175 Feb 06, 2019
Stephen Dudley, grandson of 1930s-era RLC owners Avis and Llewellyn Bixby, visited the site late in January to donate a document to our collection. The document, dating from the 1850s, is nearly as old as the Rancho itself. “John Temple would have had to submit appeals to prove he owned the land,” RLC Curator Sarah[…]
RLC Seeks Volunteers
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Upcoming Events, volunteers Feb 04, 2019
Are you looking for ways to help others and become more involved in your community? Whether you’ve got a few hours per week or only a few hours per month, Rancho Los Cerritos has a volunteer opportunity for you! RLC is hosting several events for prospective volunteers this winter. Volunteer Open House Friday, February 8, 2:30pm[…]