Recruited by Long Beach Police Captain Tom Williams as a “social experiment” in January 1908, Fanny Bixby Spencer (1879-1930) is believed to have been America’s first policewoman. In her own words, “My work as a special officer was unique because I entered before the days of regular policewoman and I blazed a trail. I went[…]
Shining A Light on Women’s History: Fanny Bixby Spencer
By Christa Weston Uncategorized Aug 20, 2020
Plant of the moment: Princess Flower!
By Rancho Intern Uncategorized Jul 30, 2020
Plant of the moment: the Princess Flower The princess flower (pictured above) or the Tibourchina urvillean, has 3-4” leaves that can be green, yellow, or even red during weather extremes. Its flowers are clustered near the branch tips, and they bloom in succession. Each bloom is 3” across and has violet stamens that stand[…]
Meet the Summer Interns! Taryn and Misael
By Rancho Intern Uncategorized Jul 27, 2020
Meet the Summer Interns! Hello everyone! We are so excited to be interning at Rancho Los Cerritos this summer. Even though things are a bit different due to the pandemic, we will make the most out of this experience and try to learn as much as we can during our time here. Below is a[…]
New Exhibit Tea Through Time Opens Online
By Christa Weston Uncategorized May 12, 2020
Tea through Time at Rancho Los Cerritos is the latest Rancho Los Cerritos exhibit, curated by Arts Council for Long Beach intern Anthony Smyers. For the first time in Rancho history, this exhibit will have its opening online. Find the exhibit here: https://www.rancholoscerritos.org/tea-through-time-exhibit/. Since 1844, many different people have passed through the doors of Rancho Los[…]
Meet the Interns: Name and Title: Andreyina Juarez, Getty Curatorial Intern
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Uncategorized Dec 28, 2018
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[…]
Port Grants Rancho Los Cerritos $1M for Innovative Water Recapture Program
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Uncategorized Nov 15, 2018
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[…]
Yoga in the Garden – Fall 2018
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Uncategorized Sep 27, 2018
Stretch and strengthen in RLC’s private garden led by a certified yoga instructor. Beginners and experienced yogis are welcome. Please arrive early and bring a mat or beach towel. $10 adults (13+). Pay online or at the door. Fall 2018 dates: Saturday, October 20, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 10-11[…]
Parent-Child Yoga in the Garden – Fall 2018
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Uncategorized Sep 27, 2018
Stretch and strengthen in RLC’s private garden led by a certified yoga instructor. Beginners and experienced yogis are welcome. Please arrive early and bring a mat or beach towel. $10 adults (13+), $5 children. Pay online or at the door. Fall 2018 dates: Saturday, October 20, 9:00-9:45 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 9:00-9:45 a.m. Saturday, November[…]
Rancho Los Cerritos Announces New Membership Program
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Uncategorized Sep 17, 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[…]
Meet the Interns: Alanna Carroll
By Jennifer Rice Epstein 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[…]