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Happy 175th Birthday to RLC’s Historic Adobe!
We celebrated the 175th Anniversary of our historic adobe last Saturday, September 28th, and we even had a proper birthday cake to commemorate the occasion!…
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Fun Facts about 1844
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…
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RLC Receives Priceless Donation from Bixby Descendants
Stephen Dudley, grandson of 1930s-era RLC owners Avis and Llewellyn Bixby, visited the site late in January to donate a document to our collection. The…
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Justin Farmer Weaves History at RLC
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…
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RLC Memories
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…
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Status, Style, and Culture: Interpretation of the 1870s Parlor and the 1931 Living Room
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…
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Behind the Scenes: Holiday Decor at RLC
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…
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Altar on View at RLC in Celebration of Dia de Los Muertos
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…
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