Tevaaxa’nga (Te-vaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People is an exhibit celebrating the history and culture of the Tongva (Gabrielino), who were the first people to live on the land that would ultimately become Rancho Los Cerritos. Today the Tongva play an active role in the Southern California community, with over 2,500 Tongva people[…]
Tevaaxa’nga (Te-vaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People
By Rancho Staff Long Beach, Visitor Information Sep 26, 2018
This week, Rancho Los Cerritos unveiled its new membership program. Membership allows visitors to engage more deeply with the Rancho’s unique and valuable mission of bringing history to life, while offering thank-you gifts and special opportunities in return. The seven levels of membership can be paid as annual payments or monthly recurring donations and start at[…]
Reading and Writing Essentials of the 19th and Early 20th Century
By Curatorial Intern Long Beach, Visitor Information Aug 16, 2018
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a variety of objects were used to compliment the activities of reading and writing. The Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th century influenced the use of elegant feminine designs on certain implements. These essentials were richly ornamented and beautifully made with creative craftsmanship and unique designs. The[…]
Rancho Los Cerritos During the Great Depression
By Curatorial Intern history Jun 13, 2018
The Bixby family owned and operated Rancho Los Cerritos as a sheep ranch, starting in 1866. Sheep raising continued until at least 1886, but as the ranch business was evolving additional portions of the land were gradually sold off. Llewellyn Bixby, Sr. purchased the then deteriorating Rancho Los Cerritos adobe and surrounding 4.74 acres from[…]
Keeping up with hair trends in the Victorian Era
By Curatorial Intern history May 21, 2018
It was very popular during the Victorian Era to make and wear jewelry out of a loved one’s hair. In Europe and the U.S., a lot of women made elaborate wreaths, necklaces, bracelets and all sorts of pieces out of hair and wire, often with floral designs. Wreaths made from the hair of one deceased[…]
Curatorial Internship Opening Summer 2018
By Rancho Staff internships, Job Opportunities, Long Beach Apr 16, 2018
Job Title: Getty Curatorial Intern Hours: 40 hours/week for 10 weeks Compensation: $5,000 Application Deadline: April 30, 2018 The Getty intern at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site has an opportunity to explore curatorial opportunities at a mid-size museum; enhance research and communication skills; acquire experience developing museum exhibits; and work closely with volunteers and museum[…]
Bird Up: A New Exhibit in the Library
By Sarah Wolk FitzGerald Long Beach, Visitor Information Mar 19, 2018
Curator’s Note A few months ago, I was visiting the Miller Reading Room at the main branch of Long Beach Public Library. I saw some beautiful hand painted bird houses on display in the room, and I asked the special collections librarian about them. She told me they were part of a public art workshop[…]
February Walk at Rancho Los Cerritos Recap
By Rancho Staff Photos, Upcoming Events Feb 19, 2018
By Carolyn Vance El Dorado Audubon Society Another great walk at the Rancho! We started the day with a pair of Ravens flying over the parking lot, calling to each other. Our next bird was a nice Hermit thrush, followed by a small flock of Cedar waxwings flying over. A pair of California Scrub jays[…]
Special Events Intern
By Rancho Staff internships Feb 08, 2018
Rancho Los Cerritos seeks a Special Events Intern to assist with the RLC site-use program and development events. The intern will work within our with special events guidelines, and will collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator and Executive Director on development and private events. The intern will help manage timelines and other logistics, coordinate with[…]
Meet the Interns: Alanna Carroll
By Rancho Staff Uncategorized Feb 07, 2018
Alanna Carrol was Rancho Los Cerritos’ Arts Council of Long Beach-funded intern in the fall of 2017. A little about her experiences here, in her own words, below. I am an artist from Southern California who moved to Long Beach to attend California State University Long Beach. Now graduated, I freelance as an illustrator, face[…]