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Library Exhibit: The Bixbys’ 1930s Remodel

By Rancho Staff exhibits, history, Long Beach, rlc175 Oct 31, 2019
On display from October through Early December 2019 is the latest special exhibit in the library case in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the adobe's construction (built in 1844) and specifically the 1930s Bixby remodel. With the exhibit is Brice Burtness, RLC’s Fall 2019 Creative Long Beach intern (funded by the Arts Council for Long Beach), who researched and installed this exhibit.

This October, Rancho Los Cerritos installed the third in a series of special exhibits in the library display case that commemorates the demisemiseptcentennial. (175th anniversary) of the adobe’s construction (built in 1844). This latest display focuses on the remodel of the adobe during the 1930s. Brice Burtness (pictured with the exhibit), RLC’s Fall 2019 Creative Long Beach intern[…]

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School Docent Training

By Christa Weston Oct 31, 2019
School Docent Training begins Thursday September 12, 2019 and classes are weekly for eight weeks through Thursday October 31.

School docents share stories of those who lived on the Rancho and bring California history to life for thousands of fourth-grade students. Training meets on Thursday mornings for 8 weeks starting September 12th. Call (562) 206-2040 or email Rancho@RanchoLosCerritos.org to sign-up.

House Docent Training

By Christa Weston Oct 26, 2019
Rancho Los Cerritos external shot of house from the courtyard.

Explore the history of the land and the people of the Rancho, and learn to guide visitors through the historic adobe home. Training meets for seven consecutive Saturday mornings starting on October 5th. Call (562) 206-2040 or email Rancho@RanchoLosCerritos.org to RSVP.

School Docent Training

By Christa Weston Oct 24, 2019
School Docent Training begins Thursday September 12, 2019 and classes are weekly for eight weeks through Thursday October 31.

School docents share stories of those who lived on the Rancho and bring California history to life for thousands of fourth-grade students. Training meets on Thursday mornings for 8 weeks starting September 12th. Call (562) 206-2040 or email Rancho@RanchoLosCerritos.org to sign-up.

175th Anniversary Gala – Site Closed to Public

By Christa Weston Oct 20, 2019

Join us to celebrate 175 years and raise funds that support the Rancho’s restoration, exhibitions, and educational programs. Honoring Margie & Frank Newell, Junior League of Long Beach, and The Port of Long Beach, all for their deep commitment to the Rancho, leadership, and spirited generosity. More details about the Gala may be found online[…]

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House Docent Training

By Christa Weston Oct 19, 2019
Rancho Los Cerritos external shot of house from the courtyard.

Explore the history of the land and the people of the Rancho, and learn to guide visitors through the historic adobe home. Training meets for seven consecutive Saturday mornings starting on October 5th. Call (562) 206-2040 or email Rancho@RanchoLosCerritos.org to RSVP.

School Docent Training

By Christa Weston Oct 17, 2019
School Docent Training begins Thursday September 12, 2019 and classes are weekly for eight weeks through Thursday October 31.

School docents share stories of those who lived on the Rancho and bring California history to life for thousands of fourth-grade students. Training meets on Thursday mornings for 8 weeks starting September 12th. Call (562) 206-2040 or email Rancho@RanchoLosCerritos.org to sign-up.