Rancho Los Cerritos mourns the passing of Julia Bogany. We had the privilege of collaborating with Ms. Bogany on our most recent exhibit, Tevaaxa’nga to Today: Stories of the Tongva People as well as on children’s programming related to the exhibit. Julia Bogany shared her knowledge and wisdom with the curatorial team for the exhibit’s[…]
In Honor of Julia Bogany
By Sarah Wolk FitzGerald Uncategorized Apr 12, 2021
The 1930s in Long Beach, California
By Christa Weston Uncategorized Apr 05, 2021
The period of the 1930s in America was a tumultuous one. The nationwide economic crisis that resulted from the stock market crash in 1929 was affecting families across the country. After being elected in 1932, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) began implementing his New Deal programs to benefit the country, with varying results. The Great[…]
The Great Backyard Bird Count
By Christa Weston Uncategorized Feb 11, 2021
Each February 12-15, the world comes together for the love of birds. We invite you to visit RLC and count as many birds as you can find and report them to the Great Backyard Bird Count. These counts help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. You can count birds[…]
February Garden News
By Christa Weston Gardens, Uncategorized Feb 10, 2021
Plant of the Moment: Viola odorata (Sweet Violet). Native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, this violet’s bright and delicate flowers helped ensure its popularity as it spread far and wide. Said to be one of Avis Bixby’s favorites, it is now scattered throughout the RLC backyard. Its deep purple flowers stand above the foliage and[…]
Celebrate Black History
By Christa Weston Uncategorized Feb 01, 2021
Celebrate Black History Month this February by checking out these virtual events and organizations: African American Firefighter Museum African American Heritage Society of Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Virtual African-American Festival Association for the Study of African American Life and History, February 20th Virtual Festival Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association, virtual Black History Month[…]
December Garden News
By Rancho Staff Uncategorized Dec 07, 2020
Plant of the Moment: Calliandra haematocephala or Pink Powder Puff. Native to South America and Mexico, this tropical plant does well in our arid climate. It can even survive short periods of drought or frost. The Pink Powder Puff can grow 12-15’ tall and wide. The shrub looks stunning in late autumn to mid-spring as[…]
Meet the Interns: Taryn McMillen
By Rancho Staff internships, Uncategorized Oct 13, 2020
Name and Title: Taryn McMillen, Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern 2020 Education info: I studied art history at California State University, Long Beach, and graduated spring 2020 What led you to pursue an internship at the Rancho? I have always been interested in pursuing a career in museums, and after meeting with Sarah, the curator, I[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
By Rancho Staff Uncategorized Oct 07, 2020
In honor of National Diversity Week 2020, we are proud to share our recently adopted Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) statement. In 2018, with the support of the California Arts Council, our Board, staff, and volunteers began DEIA training to transform the work of our organization. We are committed to continuing this important work to[…]
The Artisan Collection & Legacy Collection
By Rancho Staff Long Beach, Uncategorized, Visitor Information, volunteers Sep 29, 2020
The Rancho Los Cerritos museum shop is full of one-of-a-kind products. These products are hand made by local artisans and volunteers. These hand-made products belong to either the Artisan Collection or the Legacy Collection. Artisan Collection items are made by the garden crafts committee under the guidance of horticulturist Marie Barnidge McIntyre. Our artisan collection[…]
Meet the Interns: Name and Title: Andreyina Juarez, Getty Curatorial Intern
By Rancho Staff 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[…]