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Looking for a spring adventure? Check out the upcoming and ongoing events at our fantastic participating sites.
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“Photo Scavenger Hunt” with Tanya Flores Hodgson
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
Saturday, March 2nd
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Participants will identify the various elements of art and photography throughout Rancho Los Cerritos. Guests will curate visual narratives by juxtaposing matched elements present in their photos. Visitors are invited to bring a camera of choice.
Admission: $15
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Lanterman Ragtime Dance
Lanterman House
Sunday, March 3rd
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Lanterman Ragtime Dance features live music and dancing in the historic 1915 ballroom!
Music by the Bungalow Boys with guest vocalist Sheila Murphy-Nelson. There will be a dance class from Noon to 1pm and dancing from 1 to 4 PM.
You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds or porch of the house prior to the event. There will be tables set up on the porch (first come-first serve). Light refreshments will also be served on the porch (hot tea and finger cakes).
As always, you are encouraged to come in the attire of the early 20th century, or just something nice - men in coat and tie, women in a skirt and blouse.
Admission: $30
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Strong & Resilient Women of Rancho Guadalasca
Museum of Ventura County
Sunday, March 3rd
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a captivating book talk on Rancho Guadalasca: Last Ranch of California’s Central Coast by Colleen M. Delaney. As a professor of anthropological archaeology at California State University-Channel Islands, Delaney skillfully unravels the untold stories of the resilient women who shaped this historical ranch.
Admission: Free, Donations appreciated
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ArtNight Pasadena
Pasadena Museum of History
Friday, March 8th
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions offer free admission for the evening. Visit PMH as we kick off our centennial year with the dual exhibitions; Celebrate! Quilts on the Wall and Cabinet of Curiosities: Celebrating 100 Years of Collecting Pasadena History. Enjoy Hiroko Masuda and June Chin performing traditional Koto music and contemporary songs in the adjacent Giddings Conference Room and satisfy your hunger at the Wise Barbecue Food Truck in our parking lot. Free shuttles to all venues.
Admission: Free
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LA Street Names
Bolton Hall/Little Landers Society
Saturday, March 9th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Researcher Mark Tapio Kines has been investigating the origins of street names in LA County since 2020, and more than 1,700 streets are included in his work.
Visit Bolton Hall Museum's 2nd Saturday program on March 9 where Mark will share the history and lore behind some of the San Fernando Valley's and Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills area's major streets.
Come to this program and learn more about the movers and shakers and events that named the streets we travel daily.
Admission: Free - $5 Donation Requested
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SPEAKER SERIES: Adventurous Female Homesteaders of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Stagecoach Inn Museum
Sunday, March 10th
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
It’s estimated that 1,500,000 people homesteaded in the Unites States. Of that, approximately 15% were women. Why is this figure so low and how do our local homesteaders compare? Join Patty Colman, a professor of history at Moorpark College as we delve into a discussion of the Homestead Act and its relevance for women.
Admission: $10 per person
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Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy
Commemorative Airforce Southern California Wing
Saturday, March 16th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing is excited to announce that it will host a talk by Francis Gary Powers Jr., son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers.
There will be a book signing afterward of his latest work; Spy Pilot - Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy
Based on newly available information, the son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers presents the facts and dispels misinformation about the Cold War espionage program that his father was part of and was featured in Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies.
Admission: A suggested $15 donation per adult is requested to attend.
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Stagecoach Inn Museum Volunteer Orientation
Stagecoach Inn Museum
Saturday, March 16th & 23rd
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Stagecoach Inn Museum and Conejo Valley Historical Society have a wide range of volunteer opportunities now! It takes a village of people to operate and maintain our 7 buildings and 4+ acres. Whether you are a history lover, educator, researcher, craftsperson, event coordinator, gardener, presenter/speaker, archivist, or much more, there’s a place for you on our all-volunteer team. You can be in the public or behind the scenes. Our two-session orientation is on March 16 and 23.
Join our group of dedicated volunteers and make a valuable contribution to your community while having fun.
Admission: Free
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the INN
Stagecoach Inn Museum
Saturday, March 16th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or not, everyone has a little luck o' the Irish in them. Get ready to enjoy our historic exhibits, lively games, creative crafts, and toe-tapping music plus the Rince Scoil Dancers!
Our seasonal Conejo Hunt will send “kids” of all ages searching for metal art “Conejos” throughout our grounds. Your family will find not only Conejos, but other critters that might join them! A map is included with admission for marking all your sightings. Return your marked map to the Emporium for a prize!
Admission: $10 Adults, Seniors & Teens; $5 Children 5 - 12
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St. Patrick's Day Tea Party
Heritage Square Oxnard
Saturday, March 16th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wear your green and enjoy an elegant tea party served by costumed docents in a historic Victorian setting. Entrees include pots of tea served with sweets and savories, freshly baked scones, three types of delicate tea sandwiches, fruit, and dessert. Participate in or enjoy our costume contest with prizes and table games and visit our boutique. Your ticket includes a docent-led tour of Heritage Square after the intimate tea party. Limited availability, so make your reservations now!
Admission: $50
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Rockhaven-A Gracious Past, An Uncertain Future
Lanterman House
Sunday, March 17th
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Joanna Linkchorst, president of Friends of Rockhaven, will share the history and significance of the former women-only sanitarium located in Glendale, CA. This feminist institution for mentally ill women was founded in 1923 as an antidote to the prison-like atmospheres of the asylums of the time. Linkchorst will discuss the legacy of founder Agnes Richards and current ownership and care of the historic site.
No reservations required; however, seating is limited to 50.
The lecture will be held in the Visitor Center of the Lanterman House. If you wish to take a tour of the historic house, please make a reservation for the 1pm tour.
Admission: Free
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St. Francis Dam Disaster - A Look Back
Fillmore Historical Museum
Thursday, March 21st
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A brief look at the causes and effects of the collapse of the St. Francis Dam in March of 1928.
This event will be held on Zoom.
Admission: There is no charge, but you must register to receive a link to the event.
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What Can You Make of This?
Rancho Los Alamitos
Saturday, March 23rd
1:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Join us at Rancho Los Alamitos for a “trashion” sustainability program. We’re taking trash and making art with artist, Amy Bauer! We encourage you to bring CLEAN rubbish. Cardboard tubes, cereal boxes, take-out containers, plastic caps, broken jewelry, etc.
You’ll be able to create wearables from trash. Participate in an upcoming Trashion show hosted by Amy and Jewel Box Children’s Theater. Let’s get creative and ornate ourselves!
This is a drop-in program and free for all. No reservations are required, and all supplies will be provided.
This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency.
Admission: Free - $5 Donation Requested
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Springtime at the Adobe
Leonis Adobe Museum
Saturday, March 23rd
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Leonis Adobe Museum in Old Town Calabasas is hosting its family-friendly Springtime at the Adobe event on Saturday, March 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Kids can make spring-themed crafts, see our lambs, and plant their own flower seed to take home. Other activities include tortilla making and a scavenger hunt with filled eggs as a prize. Enjoy live music and fun demonstrations of rancho life from the 1880s!
Admission: $8 per person, Members & children under 2 are free!
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Nowruz
Museum of Ventura County
Saturday, March 23rd
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate Nowruz at the Museum of Ventura County! Immerse yourself in the joyous festivities:
Food Delights – Safir Catering offers delectable Persian cuisine for purchase.
Dance Performance – Sahlala Dancers will enchant you from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm with traditional Persian dance.
Live Music Experience – Illunis will serenade you from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm with covers of Persian pop music from Ebi and Googoosh.
Farsi Calligraphy – Get your name beautifully written in Farsi.
Cultural Displays – Explore traditional presentations, including the Haft Sin.
Fire Jumping Ritual – Don’t miss the exhilarating spectacle.
Join us for a day of cultural splendor, delicious cuisine, and lively entertainment!
Admission: Free!
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Rancho Days
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
Saturday, March 23rd
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This is a family friendly and educational event that teaches all guests, young and old, what life was life during the early Rancho Era in Southern California! From butter making to blacksmith work, come visit us to experience the 1800s in person on original land of the Rancho San Pedro. This event is a great way to educate the youth about a life very different from their own and engage adults to do hands on activities!
Admission: Free!
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Free For All Day
International Printing Museum
Saturday, March 23rd
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for SoCal Museums’ “Free For All” Day at the International Print Museum in Carson! Explore antique printing presses and typographic treasures while you engage in live demonstrations and tours.
Discover the evolution of printmaking through immersive exhibits and hands-on activities. Open to all, this event promises inspiration and learning for enthusiasts of all ages.
Service Animals welcome, no pets. Free Parking.
Admission: Free
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A Victorian Easter Egg Hunt at the Doctors House Museum
Doctors House Museum
Sunday, March 24th
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for family-friendly festivities with an Easter Egg Hunt on the rolling lawns of the Doctors House Museum! Celebrations include traditional Victorian games, children’s story time, ice cream, say hi to the Easter Bunny, and an added bonus: children young and old will find delight in a puppet show featuring Rene’s Marionettes. Children who wish to join the Easter Egg Hunt should bring their own baskets. Guests are also welcome to bring their own family picnics to enjoy on the beautiful lawns.
Admission: Members: $10, Non-Members: $15
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A Conversation with Congressman Robert Garcia
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
Thursday, March 28th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Rancho Los Cerritos as Dr. Craig Smith talks with Congressman Robert Garcia about life and politics. Q&A to follow.
Admission: Free
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Citrus Label Society Public Meeting
Agriculture Museum of Ventura County
Saturday, March 30th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
With a distinctive art style and thousands of different location-based labels produced for California citrus packers between 1885–1955, the citrus crate label is a widely-recognizable regional icon.
Join us at the Agriculture Museum and learn more about “California’s Second Great Gold Rush” from members of the Citrus Label Society. Activities will include a lecture on the history of the California citrus industry and a Collector’s Show & Tell with society members showcasing their specific antique citrus labels, while MVC will provide fun, educational activities.
Admission: Free
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Museum Closure
Mullin Automotive Museum
The Mullin Automotive Museum is now closed. Thank you for your support over the past 14 years!
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Ice Bear
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Now through May 31st
In this liminal space, photographer Ralph Clevenger captures moments of hunger and hope as bears wait for the ice to freeze over so they can safely venture back onto the tundra for their first real meal in months.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors (65+) $7, Students w/ID: $5, Youth (6-17): $5, Children & Military & SBMM: Free
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FREEDOM WEST: RESISTANCE AND TRIUMPH IN CALIFORNIA
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
Now through June 30th
The Curatorial Department will be opening a new exhibition in the Library this month inspired by Reverend George Hathaway (a family member from the Rancho's sheep ranching days) and the abolitionist ideals that he instilled in the Bixby family. Freedom West: Resistance and Triumph in California will look at how the Fugitive Slave Act, coupled with the admission of California into the Union as a "free state," set the stage for disseminating abolition and civil rights in the West. The exhibit will also present different aspects of the Underground Railroad and touch on Pleasant, Gibbs, and Reverend Hathaway's involvement in this clandestine network.
Admission: Free
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Defending America & the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Starts March 15th through September 8th
Join us at the Reagan Library for a fun and informative exhibition on Star Wars – both the real-world technology of Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), as well as items from the movie phenomenon. The exhibition will include original items from SDI, including an authentic Command Launch Equipment Console, as well as props, costumes, and concept art from the Star Wars franchise, including a Landspeeder made for A New Hope, master replicas of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber made from the original mold of The Last Jedi, and an original script signed by Dave Prowse (the actor who portrayed Darth Vader).
Admission: Adults $25, Seniors (65+) $22, Youth (6-17) $18, Children (3-10) $15, Active Military with ID and Children 2 & under are Free
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Ready, Set, Bid! Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Online Auction
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Now until March 7th
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the launch of its Heist at the Harbor online auction. Open from February 22, 2024 to March 7, 2024, the auction will include incredible experiences, amazing artwork, interesting items, great opportunities, and so much more.
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Touchstones, Our Rocky Beginnings
Bolton Hall/Little Landers Historical Society
Now through Autumn 2024
Join us for a new exhibit at Bolton Hall Museum. The Museum is open for your visits and exhibit viewing on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-4 pm.
Touchstones: Our Rocky Beginnings explores the important role local Arroyo stone played in our community's early development and how this rare sub-theme of Arts and Crafts architecture became the character-defining feature of early 20th century Tujunga. The exhibit contains many rare images from our archives chronicling the use of river rock in everything from houses to hospitals, check-dams to churches. Learn what steps Little Landers Historical Society takes to protect and preserve these important links to our pioneer past and how you can help.
Admission: $5 suggested donation
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Wild West Legends: Joaquin Murrieta & Tiburcio Vasquez Exhibit
Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Historic Site & Museum
Exhibit Open Now!
Unmask the Wild West Legends: Joaquin Murrieta & Tiburcio Vasquez Exhibit! Explore the captivating lives of these enigmatic figures through a collection of photos, drawings, books, and wanted posters. Discover the mysteries surrounding their legacy—were they outlaws, Robin Hoods, or social revolutionaries? The exhibit continues, offering a fascinating journey into the past. Don't miss your chance to catch the Wild West outlaws! #MontebelloHistory #JoaquinMurrieta #TiburcioVasquez #Outlaws #HistoryMatters
Admission: Free
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Rancho Los Cerritos: Then and Now
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
Now Till May 27th
Discover the growth and evolution of Rancho Los Cerritos through historical and contemporary photographs in our newest exhibition, Rancho Los Cerritos: Then & Now. See how the Rancho has changed from its early days as a cattle ranch to its current status as a National Historic Landmark. Historical photos, predominantly from the Rancho’s archive and contemporary photos from local professional photographers, will highlight the relationship between people, nature, and the land, taking visitors on a journey through the Rancho’s fascinating history.
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Celebrate! Quilts On The Wall
Pasadena Museum of History
Now through May 12th
Celebration! kicks off Pasadena Museum of History's centennial year offerings, showcasing an outstanding and diverse collection of fine art quilts by members of the Southern California group of textile artists, Quilts on the Wall. The 46 decorative quilts were chosen to illustrate that we all have something to celebrate, big or small, significant to others or only to us. It will run concurrently with Cabinet of Curiosities: Celebrating 100 Years of Collecting Pasadena History.
Admission: Adults $9, Seniors (62+) $7,
PMH members, students, & visitors under 18 FREE
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Steam and Splendor: Treasures from the Ocean Liner and Cruise Ship Ephemera Collection
San Diego Maritime Museum
Exhibit Ongoing
Steam and Splendor: Treasures from the Ocean Liner and Cruise Ship Ephemera Collection are staged in the Compass and Gould Eddy galleries aboard the Museum’s elegant 1898 Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley.
The new exhibit transports visitors to a time when ocean travel was sedate, luxurious, and exclusive and draws upon some of the Museum’s hidden treasures, never shown to the public. Its collection of ocean liner and cruise ship ephemera, numbering thousands of individual items, is one of the largest in California. Curators of the exhibit have gathered rare ocean liner-related artifacts from both the Maritime Museum of San Diego collection as well as those generously loaned by local private collectors.
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The Heritage Memorial Rose Garden
Stagecoach Inn Museum
Exhibit Ongoing
Our garden is filled with roses and other colorful and fragrant flowers. The walkway meanders through the garden, leading to a flora-covered archway and a bench for resting and enjoying the splendor.
The walkway grows each year, for it is truly a memory lane. As you look at the bricks, you will see tributes to people, families, and businesses carved in. If you want to leave a lasting memorial to your family or loved ones, say it in stone! A donation fee covers the purchase and installation of bricks.
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Baseball Day: A Tribute to Marge "Poncho" Villa
Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Historic Site & Museum
Starts Saturday, April 6th, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Explore the legacy of Marge Villa, Montebello's Baseball Champion, at our special exhibit unveiling. Receive a free limited edition Marge Villa baseball card and enjoy complimentary popcorn and Cracker Jack giveaways. Rain or shine, join us on April 6th from 12 pm - 3 pm to honor this hometown hero.
Open Saturdays from 12 pm - 3 pm.
Admission: Free and open to the public
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Aviation War Museum Needs Help
Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing
Now Accepting Applications
The WWII Aviation Museum at Camarillo Airport needs more volunteer docents. Join our dedicated team of volunteers from all walks of life. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and honor through flight and living history. Share your knowledge of past conflicts and aviation history with visitors worldwide. Meet other like-minded folks and get a chance to experience a ride-along in one of our warbirds (conditions apply). Current hours are Friday through Sunday, but we hope to expand hours with your help. CAFSOCAL wants you! Contact us for more details.
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The Leonis Adobe is Seeking Tour Guides!
The Leonis Adobe Museum
Join the award-winning team at the Leonis Adobe Museum as a part-time tour guide! Bring California's 1880s ranching era to life through knowledge and interactive activities. We are looking for enthusiastic team players who are passionate about history, working with children, and interacting with guests. Lead private school tours for children grades 1 - 5 and meet the community during open hours on the weekends. Join our amazing team and make some new friends. Must be available to work an average of 12hrs per week. Morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts available. This is a paid position. Please reach out to our team at contact@leonisadobemuseum.org with your resume or call (818) 222-6511 to chat about the position.
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About the Passport 2 History Program | |
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Step 1:
Get your P2H Passport Booklet!
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Step 2:
Visit great institutions!
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Step 3:
Share your adventure!
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Make the most of P2H!
Tag your adventures #passport2history on Instagram! And join the P2H community in our Facebook Group!
Visit every site? Bring your completed booklet to P2H HQ at the Leonis Adobe Museum for a prize!
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About Us
Passport 2 History unites the sites, collections, experiences, and organizations that tell the story of Southern and Central California and its people.
We celebrate the institutions that take visitors back in time, showcase local experiences and talent, and preserve the artifacts and monuments of our State's rich heritage. We proudly invite you to enjoy all they have to offer. Participating sites submit events, exhibits, and announcements to be included in the regular monthly newsletter.
For more details, visit us at Passport 2 History — The Leonis Adobe Museum or check out our social media pages above.
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Passport 2 History is brought to you by the Leonis Adobe Museum in beautiful Old Town Calabasas. The Leonis Adobe Museum is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #1 and operates as a living history museum.
Feed animals and explore one of the oldest residences in Los Angeles County. Learn the story of Miguel Leonis, a French Basque immigrant who became the King of Calabasas, and Espiritu Leonis, his Chumash-Tongva common-law wife who, following Miguel's death, won a 16-year court battle for a wife's share of his estate despite the odds against her.
To learn more about the Leonis Adobe Museum, check out KCET's Visiting with Huell Howser episode about us, as well as our channel on YouTube!
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