Join us for a series of special events connected to our latest exhibit, “Tevaaxa’nga (Te-vaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People.” In this workshop, Tongva artist Craig Torres will guide participants in creating traditional clapper stick instruments from elderberry bush branches. This workshop is recommended for adults and children ages 8 and up. About[…]
Workshop: Clapper Stick Instruments
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Jun 15, 2019
Workshop: Victorian Language of Flowers
By Jennifer Rice Epstein May 18, 2019
In this workshop, Rancho Los Cerritos Horticulturist Marie Barnidge-McIntyre will lead a presentation on the meanings of various flowers and herbs, and then participants can arrange their own small bouquet, called a tussie-mussie, to bring home.
“Say It with Flowers” Victorian Style on May 18th
By Kristen Pincherli Events, Gardens, history, Upcoming Events May 06, 2019
“Say it with Flowers” has been a tag line used by florists since the early 1900s. But flowers have been used to express sentiments for centuries across multiple cultures. How did flowers come to form a “language” and who used it? Was it a universal language, or did different regions apply unique meanings specific to their culture? While[…]
Tongva Children’s Crafts
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Apr 27, 2019
Julia Bogany, a Tongva Tribal Councilmember, will lead a special workshop where children can make necklaces and learn a few Tongva words.
Library Exhibit: John Temple and the Temple Period 1844-1866
By Kristen Pincherli exhibits, history, rlc175 Apr 03, 2019
In mid-March, Rancho Los Cerritos’ Arts Council Intern Keila Rivera installed the latest special exhibit in the library display case. The exhibit focuses on John Temple and the cattle ranching period at RLC and is the first installation in a series of displays that will commemorate the demisemiseptcentennial (175th anniversary) of the Rancho adobe’s construction.[…]
Thomas Edward Temple Shares Historic and Modern Memories of RLC
By Kristen Pincherli history, rlc175 Mar 27, 2019
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[…]
She’s History
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Mar 23, 2019
Drawing on diaries, letters, publications, and biographies and combining theater, history, multimedia, audience interaction, and good old-fashioned story telling, She’s History! brings to life the true tales of fabulous females.
Talk: The Pimu Catalina Archaeology Project
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Mar 16, 2019
In this talk, Tongva archaeologist Desireé Martinez will discuss the Pimu Catalina Archaeology Project and their work developing chronologies of Native Peoples across Catalina Island.
Rancho Los Cerritos Partners with Liberation Brewing Co. on Anniversary Brew
By Jennifer Rice Epstein 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[…]
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[…]