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June gloom? Not a chance! There's too much historic fun to be had! Have a memorable Father's Day at the exciting and enriching events, exhibits and activities offered by several historic sites participating in
Passport 2 History (listed below).
Our school tours are winding down. But we are getting ready for our upcoming
Lil' Ranchers Summer Program, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
., from July 7 - August 11. Bring your lil' ranchers for some historic ranch learnin', fun and entertainment at the Leonis Adobe Museum! Event is
perfect for elementary-age children.
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Blue Star Museums Honor the Military with Free Admission
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From Memorial Day to Labor Day, over 2,000 museums across the country honor our active duty military families with FREE admission. Among them are several
Passport 2 History historic sites:
* Bolton Hall Museum
* Channel Islands Maritime Museum
* Chinese American Museum
* Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
* The Gamble House
* La Jolla Historical Society (Wisteria Cottage)
* Leonis Adobe Museum
* Museum of Ventura County
* Museum of Ventura County
Agriculture Museum
* Simi Valley Historical Society & Museum
(Strathearn Park)
* Warner-Carrillo Ranch House
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An
Alice In Wonderland - Mad Hatter's Victorian Tea Party!
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The Victorian Tea & Dance Society
presents
Join us for a dance and tea party based on the works of Lewis Carroll. Victorian dancing with a twist to both traditional and unusual music.
A wonderful chance to dress in MAD HATTER, STEAMPUNK or FANTASY! Fun costumes are welcome but not required. Please be certain you can move easily in your costume and don't wear anything that would impede you, or others, while dancing. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME. NO PARTNER NEEDED.
Sunday, June 7, 1:30 pm. - 5:30 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Hall, 150 Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. $15 per ticket which may be purchased via our website at: victorianteaanddance.org.
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Sat., June 6
Cuesta Jazz Concert
DANA ADOBE
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
A fun-filled evening that includes a martini bar, sumptuous catering by Rhonda Kennedy, a silent auction, and a fabulous performance by the Jazz Faculty Quartet. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit programs at the DANA Cultural Center.
Or call (805) 929-5679
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Sat., June 6
Melody Hall Music Festival
CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM
10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This free event showcases seven outstanding bands that range from Rock & Roll to Big Band Jazz & Swing. Dance floor, food trucks and more! Held in our parking lot at 1001 E. Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060.
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Or call (805) 279-3415 0r (805) 933-0076
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Sat., June 6
Free Family Day
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Artists of all ages are invited to join us in a free hands-on art making workshop to coincide with the
Melody Hall Music Festival
at the nearby California Oil Museum.
Or call (805) 525-5554
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Sat., June 6, 13, 20 & 27
Guided Historical Walking Tour
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn about Ojai's colorful past including stories about our pioneer families. Check out Ojai's architectural highlights with a local Docent historian who will share tales with visitors and locals alike.
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Sun., June 7
Open House
DUDLEY HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The 1892 house will be open for docent-led tours accompanied by period music in the parlor and upstairs library landing. Admission is free.
Or call (805) 642-3345
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Sun., June 7
The Golden Age of Flintridge
LANTERMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
4 p.m.
Home movies and family memories from the Richardson and Neuman families, residents of Flintridge since the 1920's. Held in the ballroom. Event is free.
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Thurs., June 11
Ray Strong Art Installation, A City- Wide Affair
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
SBMM will host a reception opening On The Waterfront: Painting By Ray Strong, as part of a citywide exhibit showcasing artist Ray Strong's anthology of art.
Or call (805) 962-8404 x115
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Fri. - Sat., June 12-13
Sphinx Unveiling
GUADALUPE-NIPOMO DUNES CENTER
Fri., 6/12 - Roaring 20s Sphinx Unveiling Gala
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$25/person
Sat., 6/13 - Brunch with the Sphinx
10 a.m. - Noon
$10/person
Or call (805) 343-2455 or email:
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Sat., June 13
Movie Night: "Amelia"
AVIATION MUSEUM of SANTA PAULA
BBQ at 6 p.m
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Movie at 7 p.m.
Join us for BBQ and a special screening of the movie,
Amelia, starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. Bring your choice of meat, a side dish & a drink. BBQ, popcorn and sodas provided by the Museum. Bring a comfortable chair.
*No Charge - Free Event
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Sat., June 13
Pioneer Jamboree
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fun for the whole family includes hands-on activities for all ages and tours of the Museum complex. Activities include: gold panning, pioneer & Indian games, storytelling, antique toys, rock painting, butter churning, lemon squeezing, old-time lessons, cornhusk & yarn doll making, old-fashioned costume dress-up and more!
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Sat., June 13
The Story of the Wildlife Waystation
BOLTON HALL MUSEUM
1 p.m.
This program tells the story of our local 50-year-old Wildlife Waystation, the first exotic animal sanctuary in the country. Our program presenter is Wildlife Waystation owner and founder, Martine Colette. Ms. Colette as wonderful stories to tell about the organization and its incredible exotic animal residents. Free event.
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Or call (818) 352-3420 or
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Sun., June 14
Free Ramona
RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM
2 p.m.
Free tickets are available for a June 14 screening of the recovered and recently restored 1928 Ramona starring Dolores del Rio. The movie will be shown at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on Sunday, June 14, at 2:00 P.M. A VIP fundraising reception will follow.
Tickets >
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Sat., June 20
History Days at the Campo
CAMPO DE CAHUENGA
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Come by our family crafts event and make a gift for Dad! History Days at the Campo are always FREE! Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month for more history events and fun!
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Sat., June 20
Saturdays at the Dominguez Rancho
DOMINGUEZ RANCHO ADOBE MUSEUM
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your children the second Saturday afternoons of each summer month(June, July, August) devoted to fun and creative activities just for kids. In our first class, kids learn how to plant flowers in a ceramic pot they paint themselves and take home.
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Sat. - Sun., June 20 - 21
Daddy Weekend!
GULL WINGS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
All Day
Join us for a fun weekend full of crafts! Make something cool for Daddy to show him just how special he is!
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Sat., June 20
Rise of Little Texas: Blacks in Santa Ana
HERITAGE MUSEUM
OF ORANGE COUNTY
9 a.m. - Noon
Speaker Kevin Cabrera, HMOC Interim Executive Director. Doors open at 9 a.m. with a meet and greet until 10 a.m. Lecture begins at 10 a.m.
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Sun., June 21
Summer Solstice Festival
MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate summer with an afternoon filled with live music, fresh food, craft beer and plenty of activities. Enjoy a free art workshop, a children's play area, an arts and crafts fair, gallery tours and storytellers. Free event!
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Sat., June 27
Vintage Trailer Show
"The Great Outdoors"
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Come to our 3rd Annual Vintage Trailer Show "The Great Outdoors". This ONE DAY ONLY event is the only day to tour over 30 vintage trailers! Also enjoy food trucks and live music!
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Sun., June 28
Car Show & Food Truck Rally
CAMARILLO RANCH
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Classic cars, gourmet food trucks, beer & wine tasting, & family fun! Featuring vintage Corvettes & pre-1980's cars. Register your classic car today! VIP Packages, VIP Tickets & General Admission Tickets Sales available!
Tickets & Classic car Registration>
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Sun., June 28
Back to the 50's Concert Series
RANCHO LOS CERRITOS HISTORIC SITE
Pre-concert picnic 4:30 p.m.
Music 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The series begins with a performance by the S
mokin' Cobras, a high energy sextet that's performed at festivals up and down the California coast, and throughout Southern California. They have a vast repertoire of songs that span decades but, for this performance, they will stay focused primarily on the Rock n' Roll explosion of the 50's. Free event.
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New!
Military Uniforms
ANDRES PICO ADOBE
Through mid-July
Men's and women's regalia from many branches of the military from the costume collection at our house museum in the Andres Pico Adobe are on display along with patriotic artifacts.
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STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM
The iron display in the Traveler's Wing on the second floor is presented courtesy of the Philip McCormack estate and family.
stagecoachmuseum.org
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New!
Archive La Jolla
LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (WISTERIA COTTAGE)
June 12 - September 6
This exhibition draws on the extensive archives of the La Jolla Historical Society to present vignettes of collection material that provide windows into various aspects of the community's past.
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Art of the Folding Fan
MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER
June 25 - August 23
(Free Gallery Opening Reception Thurs., June 25, 6:30 p.m.)
The hand-held fans have a history that goes back more than 2,000 years, as both a practical and decorative art object. We invite more than 100 artists of diverse styles to paint their own fans for a contemporary look at this ancient art form.
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New!
Balboa Park Exposition Designers 1915-1935: The Making of the Dream City
MARSTON HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
Through Nov. 30
In partnership with the
San Diego AIA Preservation Committee, the architects, designers, and landscape professionals of the two expositions will be showcased.
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Victorian & Edwardian Fashion
CAMARILLO RANCH
Tour the 1892 Camarillo mansion and see the collection of Teresa and Barbara, who have restored and maintained over 500 pieces of clothing.
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Vintage Trailer Show - The Great Outdoors
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM
April 5 - June 28
At our museum, RV means Retro Vintage. Take a step into yesterday with some of the coolest camping trailers you will see assembled in one place.
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Condition Report: The State of OSA, 2015
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM
April 18 - July 5
This thirteenth annual Ojai Studio Artists (OSA) group exhibition takes a look at OSA's current vitality and showcases the newest work of over 60 professional artist members.
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Shared Histories 2: More of R.J. Arnold's Portraits of the Central Coast
CARNEGIE HISTORIC LIBRARY
Through Dec. 31
Curated by Anthony Lepore, come see these unique, historical portraits at The Carnegie Library.
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Volunteer
CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM
Next Class June 8
Volunteers are the backbone of the Museum. There are dozens of ways to contribute your time. Do only what interests you.
To sign up, send an email with your name, address, home phone, cell phone and email address to:
[email protected]
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Dana Book Club
DANA CULTURAL CENTER
The DANA Cultural Center invites the community to join its book club! The book club reads historic literature based on California in the 1800's. Club meetings are every third Monday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Dana Adobe. The club is currently reading Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. We hope to see you at the next book club meeting! Contact Marina Washburn at (805) 929-5679 or (805) 459-8689 or at [email protected].
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Docent Training Class
DRUM BARRACKS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
Interested in becoming a docent at the Drum Barracks? Docents will be trained in Southern California and Civil War history and in the remarkable history of the Drum Barracks itself built in 1862.
Call (310) 548-7509 or email [email protected] to reserve your place in class starting Weds., June 17 from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Feeling trapped by the heat?
Time to cool off at the Olivas Adobe just a short distance from Ventura's beach and harbor. Enjoy a day by the sea.
Weekend House Tours 11:00-3:00.
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PVHS Annual Meeting
PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & BOTANICAL GARDEN
Sun., June 7 at 1 p.m.
Join our annual meeting in the garden gazebo to review the year's activities. Co-author Sherwood Milleman will speak about the research and publication of his (and Val Rains) book, "They Lived and Died in Pleasant Valley". Open to the public.
Visit museum and garden.
Call 805-482-3660 for more information or directions.
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