Our popular free summer concert is back, with music on the fourth Sunday of the month during June, July, and August. The site opens at 4:30 for pre-concert picnicking. Concerts run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can bring blankets or lawn chairs. Pets are not allowed. Learn more, RSVP, or invite your friends[…]
Free Concert on the Lawn: Catatonic
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Jun 24, 2018
Paint Night
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Jun 21, 2018
Enjoy an evening out and get in touch with your artistic side at Paint Night, where artist Ron Libbrecht will guide you as you create a unique watercolor painting inspired by RLC’s gardens. Registration fee includes materials, wine, and cheese. Please note that tickets are transferable but not refundable.
Cottage Unveiling & Behind-the-Scenes Tour
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Jun 14, 2018
Rancho Los Cerritos is opening new doors! Join us as we unveil restoration plans for never-before-seen rooms within the historic adobe. By opening these doors, we will nearly double public access to the rancho. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Rancho to see hidden archives and artifacts Be the first to see designs for restored[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Volunteer Information Session
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Jan 17, 2018
Learn about our upcoming volunteer opportunities! Volunteering at RLC is a great way to learn about Long Beach history. Volunteer opportunities include greeting visitors, leading tours, gardening, helping out at special events, working behind the scenes, and representing RLC in the larger community.
Now Hiring: PAID Marketing Intern
By Rancho Staff Job Opportunities Jan 11, 2018
Marketing Intern Job Title: Intern: Marketing Hours: 12 hour per week Compensation: $15 per hour Application Deadline: January 31, 2018 Eligibility and Qualifications: The ideal marketing intern would be a college student or recent graduate who is looking for a career in nonprofit communications. Due to the small size of the museum, the intern[…]
Drought-Tolerant Plants
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Dec 16, 2017
Please join us for a workshop focused on drought-tolerant plants, presented by the Water Replenishment District of Southern California. This workshop is free but requires RSVP. For more information, or to sign up, contact Monica Sijder at (562) 275-4234 or msijder@wrd.org.