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Recipient of the 2015 Image Award
from the Native Daughters of the Golden West
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Happy Independence Day! Celebrate your freedom this month with the historic sites of California in
Passport 2 History!
Please note: in observance of Independence Day, the Leonis Adobe Museum will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
"Lil' Ranchers" summer program at the
Leonis Adobe Museum starts up July 7, every Tuesday for six weeks from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bring your "lil' ranchers" for some ranch education and fun!
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Sat., July 4
Old Time Fourth of July 1856 Celebration
FT. TEJON
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(Canon Salute 12 pm sharp)
Be a part of history, and experience an 1856 style celebration at a U.S. Army fort. Watch soldiers fire a cannon salute to the Nation's Independence. Pie Eating Contest, Sack Races, Tug of War and other Games! Admission $5 adults/$3 children.
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Sun., July 5
AVIATION MUSEUM OF SANTA PAULA
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Model A Ford Car Club of Ventura County, the Model A Club of Conejo Valley and the Model T Club of Ventura County. The aircraft featured for July is a surprise and a special treat, so you won't want to miss it!
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Sun., July 5
Tour with Ghost Hunter Richard Senate
DUDLEY HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for docent-led tours accompanied by period music in the parlor and upstairs library landing. Well-known ghost hunter and local historian, Richard Senate, will guide tours that day and sign copies of his books.
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Thurs., July 9
Sligo Rags
MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER
7:30 p.m.
Named among the top acoustic bands in LA (by Folkworks Magazine) and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble (and Disneyland favorites) presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude.
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Sat., July 11 - Sept. 5
Music Under the Stars
OLIVAS ADOBE
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
There will be a gourmet food truck, coffee truck, and full bar on hand, but you are welcome to bring a picnic and any liquid refreshment you want yourself. Time to gather family and friends to enjoy music under the stars. Get your dancing shoes ready for a spin on our big dance floor! Regular weekend tours will be happening all during the series.
Call (805) 658-4726 for tickets.
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Sat., July 11
Kardboard Kayak Races
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM
Registration 12 p.m.
Building & Racing 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Our Kardboard Kayak Race is where teams participate in a battle of wits, design, and courage! Teams of up to 4 0 will build their own kayaks and race other teams in their heat, finding out whose design can hold up to the pressure of paddling out to a buoy and back. Speed will be the true test! Register early!
To register:
sbmm.org
or call (805) 962-8404 x115
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Sat., July 11
The Art of George Lockwood
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join us for the Opening Reception of our new exhibition of the art of George Lockwood, an award-winning, native-Santa Paula artist. Exhibit will run from July 11 - October 11.
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Sat., July 11
49th Annual Fiesta del Triunfo
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM (not location)
5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The 2015 Fiesta's theme is "Back through the Past."
This gala fundraiser will be held at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens and features a gourmet buffet dinner, a live and silent auction as well as dancing under the stars to the music of JUSSTUSS.
Or call Joanne Stone (805) 375-0459 or Debbie Birenbaum (805) 498-7151
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Thurs., July 16
PVHS Speaker Series
PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & BOTANICAL GARDEN
6:30 p.m.
"Ventura County Landmarks" is the theme of this month's speaker series, presented by Nicole Doner.
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Sat., July 18
Gold Rush!
CAMPO DE CAHUENGA
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Pan for gold just like the old California 49'ers did! History Days at the Campo are always FREE! Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 12pm-4pm for more history events and fun!
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Sat., July 18
Mosaics and More
DOMINGUEZ RANCHO ADOBE MUSEUM
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about the art of mosaics and learn to make your own using mosaic tiles. There will be one more Summer Saturday in August on 8/15 about herbs.
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Sat., July 18
Farewell Reception for Museum Director, Susan Ogle
DRUM BARRACKS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Your presence is requested in celebrating fifteen years of Susan Ogle's service above and beyond the call of duty, as we wish her a fond farewell and Godspeed as she musters out of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum. Your obedient servants, The Drum Barracks Garrison and Society Board of Directors
RSVP (310) 548-7509 or [email protected]
drumbarracks.org
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Sun., July 19
From Dinosaurs to People
HERITAGE MUSEUM OF ORANGE COUNTY
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE for the whole family! Sponsored by Macy's.
heritagemuseumoc.org
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Sat., July 25
Sergio's Cartoon Collection
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
New exhibitions opening: "Sergio's Cartoon Collection" & "Birds of the Ojai Valley" Mini-Exhibit. 5-7 pm Opening Reception with Sergio.
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Sun., July 26
Chet Getz Cool - A Celebration of West Coast Cool Jazz
RANCHO LOS CERRITOS HISTORIC SITE
4:30 p.m. Picnicking
5:30 p.m. Free Concert
In July, the "Back to the 50's" Concert Series continues with Chet Getz Cool. Chet Baker helped define the West Coast Cool sound! Bring your blankets, low chairs & picnic.
Dogs and smoking not allowed.
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| The Gamble House, Servants Rooms. Photo by Alexander Vertikoff |
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New!
Upstairs Downstairs Tour
GAMBLE HOUSE
July 30 - August 16
Visitors can compare the living quarters of the served with those "in service". New information recently emerged about the Gamble family and their servants provides a more personal history tour!
gamblehouse.org
or call (626) 793-3334
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New!
Souvenirs & Keepsakes: Memorabilia of the 1915 & 1935 Expositions
MARSTON HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
Now - November 30
The Panama-California and California
Pacific International Expositions as
experienced by San Diego's Exposition
visitors will be explored through the
personal objects that were eagerly sought
after and collected, such as buttons,
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Extended!
Veterano Cars: Carros, Caruchas y Carchangas
MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER
Through August 23
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center's current -exhibit, Veterano Cars: Carros, Caruchas y Carchangas, will be extended through August due to popular demand.
The exhibit the Art of the Folding Fan has been postponed until further notice.
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New!
Corvette - America's Iconic Sports Car
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM
July 5 - Sept. 27
Don't miss our Corvette exhibit, displaying Corvettes spanning all six generations. Plus the history covering this great American sports car, from inception to the current C7.
murphyautomuseum.org
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New!
John Nava: Selected Paintings and Tapestries
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM
June 20 - November 8
Come see a survey of works by internationally renowned painter and tapestry designer John Nava.
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New!
Timber School Exhibit
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM
Explore what a typical day was like
in the schoolhouse of 1889, methods of education, and "Rules of Pupils". Visit the reproduction of an 1889 schoolhouse and enjoy the entire Museum Complex.
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| Photo by CRF Volunteer, Mary Holt |
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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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Victorian & Edwardian Fashion
CAMARILLO RANCH
Through August
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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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.
pasorobleshistoricalsociety.org
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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.
ojaivalleymuseum.org
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Sun., July 11
Volunteer Open House
DOMINGUEZ RANCHO ADOBE MUSEUM
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for a fun and interactive volunteer open house. Our volunteer open house will offer you a chance to learn about the Adobe, our wonderful volunteer opportunities, and meet some of our wonderful volunteers.
dominguezrancho.org
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Docent-Led Tours Switched to Sundays
RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM
1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark and Museum has switched to a Sunday schedule for docent - led tours. Tours are scheduled to start at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Tours are also available by appointment.
ranchocamulos.org
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Closed 'til End of July
RIOS-CALEDONIA ADOBE
The Rios-Caledonia Adobe is temporarily CLOSED until the end of July for retrofitting. It is advised to contact them before visiting after the end of July, should the renovation project run longer than expected.
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Docent Training Sessions for July CANCELLED
DRUM BARRACKS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
The Docent Training Sessions for July have been cancelled, and will be re- scheduled. For more information, visit:
drumbarracks.org
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