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[…]
Read about RLC’s partnership with Liberation Brewing Company on a series of Rancho-inspired beers here Rancho Los Cerritos, known for its well-preserved adobe, is turning 175 in 2019, and the year will be filled with a slate of special events to celebrate the anniversary. Throughout 2019, rotating exhibits in RLC’s library will reflect on[…]
On January 26th, Rancho Los Cerritos was honored to host special guest and Ipay elder Justin Farmer, who was here to discuss and demonstrate the history and techniques of traditional Native American and Indian basketry in California. This was the first of four special events in a series RLC has planned to connect California Native[…]
As Rancho Los Cerritos enters its 175th year, we are collecting memories from visitors. Long Beach resident and retired teacher Carol Clark shares remembrances, and these photos, of her first visit to the Rancho. Email your Rancho memory to rancho@rancholoscerritos.org to be featured on our blog. “My family moved to California in 1966 when I[…]
What led you to pursue an internship at the Rancho? Growing up I had volunteered and worked in different museums around Los Angeles County. I fell in love with the museum environment and knew that was the career path for me. My professor from CSULB, Dr. Cleary advise me to apply for the curatorial[…]
Status, Style, and Culture: Interpretation of the 1870s Parlor and the 1931 Living Room
By history, Long Beach
During the Victorian era, the parlor was the front room of every middle and high-class homes and for some, used exclusively to receive and entertain guest and for others, used as an environment for family intimacy. The parlor was the reflection of who the family was and therefore a lot of money and thought went[…]
Every year, dozens of volunteers transform Rancho Los Cerritos’ historic house and gardens for the holidays. Each room tells a story about the traditions of people who live in California in the 19th century. The Foreman’s Room – This room is set to look as though a father, employed at the Rancho, has turned his bedroom[…]
Rancho Los Cerritos has been awarded $1 million from the Port of Long Beach for a multifaceted water conservation program called “Looking Back to Advance Forward.” RLC was one of four grantees in this highly competitive series of community grants. “The generous support from the Port of Long Beach will allow the Rancho to be[…]
Altar on View at RLC in Celebration of Dia de Los Muertos
By exhibits, history, Long Beach, Visitor Information
From October 19 through November 4, an altar outside the Visitor Center at Rancho Los Cerritos will honor some of the Rancho’s loved ones with pictures, sugar skulls, marigolds, and more. This will be the third year RLC has an Ofrenda; a project spearheaded by the Rancho’s Outreach Coordinator, Alana Reese. “My parents have both[…]
See us in “Inspired by This”
Image By Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Events, Photos, Receptions, Weddings
In the October edition of Inspired by This, Rancho Los Cerritos is featured as the beautiful backdrop to a Pastel Wedding Inspiration for the Modern Princess. This styled shoot showcases the Rancho’s green gardens, naturally aesthetic hues, and the ultimate vision for any bride-to-be. We are so grateful to all the vendors who helped[…]