PASSPORT 2 HISTORY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
May 2021, Vol. 110
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P2H museums are reopening! Mark your calendars and dig out your Passport 2 History passport booklet. Gates are open, events are scheduled, and exhibits are available both online and in-person!
Remember to follow safety protocols for the safety of all visitors, volunteers, and staff:
😷 Wear your mask
📏 Keep your distance (6 ft+)
🏠 Stay home if you’re sick
🖐️ Wash your hands frequently
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If you're experiencing difficulties, copy and paste the following link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GwBzFZYtRNNXL5Os7U19z-IfyXIYugMX&usp=sharing |
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Header image courtesy of the Leonis Adobe Museum archives. Check out their latest episode of Leonis Legacies, featured in this volume of P2H.
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Sat, May 1 - Mon, May 31
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Virtual Group Tour: Preservation Resource Center
Santa Monica Conservancy (Shotgun House)
Online; Ongoing - dates and times listed on website
Let one of our highly-rated docents lead you through the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica. Learn about life, history and architecture in Santa Monica in the early 1900s on our virtual tour. Visit our website for registration information.
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Sat, May 1
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Camulos Connections
Rancho Camulos Museum
Online
Join us for an afternoon discussion with Educator, Storyteller, Tataviam Elder and Activist, Alan Salazar. He will share his new Children’s book, Tata, the Tataviam Towhee: A Tribal Story and talk about Rancho Camulos’s historical connection to the Tataviam people. His love for nature and advocacy for preserving Native American heritage will both inspire and move the audience! This free program will take place virtually on Saturday, May 1st at 2:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on this impactful event!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Sat, May 1 & May 15
2:00 PM
“Come Sip with Me”: a light-hearted performance about Victorian tea etiquette
Stagecoach Inn Museum
In-person. There are 2 performances, May 1 and May 15, both at 2:00 PM.
You are invited to a humorous performance on the Grand Porch of the Stagecoach Inn Museum, as a “snooty” group of high-society Conejo Valley Women plan a Victorian Tea for a very special guest. This amusing presentation of the dos and don’ts of proper tea drinking is included in your general museum admission of $7 per person.
In addition to the show, guests may enjoy our beautiful grounds, rose garden, nature trails, outdoor exhibits, and limited access viewing of the interiors of the Inn, originally built as the Grand Union Hotel in 1776.
Masks are required at all times and social distancing will be practiced.
Admission
$7.00 (includes General Museum Admission)
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Sat, May 8
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Perfect Mother's Day Experience
Zoom Floral Workshop
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens
Online; Zoom
Join our floral experts for a virtual flower arranging workshop! Take a virtual tour of the Rancho featuring curated stops highlighting Florence Green Bixby's (1876-1961) fascination with flowers and horticulture. Learn about flower farming in Long Beach at Farm Lot 59, and observe an engaging floral arranging demonstration. If you would like to follow along with the demonstration and create the same arrangement at home, you can purchase the "ingredients for the floral recipe." You can pick up flowers at Farm Lot 59 or Rancho Los Alamitos. Details at RanchoLosAlamitos.org.
Admission
Free to watch, supplies available for purchase
Image Credit: Rancho Los Alamitos Archives
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Mon, May 31
4:00 – 5:00 PM
A Memorial Day Event
with Marcus Brotherton
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Online
To honor or nation’s military on Memorial Day, please join us virtually for a conversation with author Marcus Brotherton for the paperback release of his book, Blaze of Light: The Inspiring True Story of Green Beret Medic Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor Recipient. This event, which will be streamed on our YouTube channel, includes a pre-taped segment with Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Beikirch. Pre-signed copies of Marcus Brotherton’s book can be purchased on our events page.
For fans of Unbroken and Hacksaw Ridge comes the powerful true story of a Medal of Honor recipient who faced more than his fair share of battles—and overcame them through perseverance and faith.
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Saturdays
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Spring Conejo Hunt - The Hunt Continues!
Stagecoach Inn Museum
In-Person
Our Spring Conejo Hunt on April 3rd was so much fun, we’ve decided to continue the hunt all Spring long through June 12, when we kick-off Summer activities with our Annual Pioneer Jamboree. Guests can return Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 PM to see how many rabbits they can find, organize their own competitions with friends, and have some good old-fashioned fun while enjoying the complete outdoor museum experience. A map for marking bunny sightings is available upon request with General Museum Admission and numbered rabbits may be found throughout the complex including the Nature Trail, Rose Garden, Timber School, Carriage House, Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Home, California Adobe, Chumash Ap, and at the Inn. Many exhibits are augmented with new QR code signage, offering “Virtual Tour” video enhancements via your smart phone. The gift Emporium will also be open, offering books, historic items, unique gifts, and crafts made by our blacksmiths, woodworkers, and volunteers.
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Welcome Back
California Oil Museum
The California Oil Museum closed its doors to the public over one year ago. We continued with online content and science to go bags throughout last summer to assist students and our community.
We are excited to announce that starting Friday April 16th, the California Oil Museum will open again with historic artifacts and exhibits, including “Woman in STEM: Voyage of Discovery.”
We will continue to abide by state and local guidelines and protocols for safety and health. Masks will be required for entry to the Museum. Indoor spaces are limited to 50% capacity.
For now the Museum will open Friday through Sunday 10am-4pm.
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Meet Marcelina Leonis
Leonis Adobe Museum
Leonis Legacies is back, and in our newest episode, we're so pleased to introduce you to one of the children of the Leonis family.
Marcelina Leonis, daughter of Miguel and Espiritu Leonis, lived a short life, passing away at the age of 19 in 1880. While we do not know the cause of her death, we do have a small window into her life based on photographs and her personal possessions, which include a diary and a bible. There is nothing written revealing Miguel and Espiritu’s state of mind when Marcelina died, but Miguel commissioned a large and costly marble gravestone for his daughter. It is safe to assume the family was greatly affected by Marcelina’s death. She appears to have lived a privileged life, especially in comparison to other Native Americans of the period.
In this episode, join Historian and Curator Dinna Rivera-Pitt for a curator’s look at a few of Marcelina’s personal effects and learn more about this extraordinary family. Check it out on our YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook!
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Open to Public at Mullin Automotive Museum
Mullin Automotive Museum
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. From 10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3pm
Open to the Public. We are reopening with a new schedule: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets are available in two sessions: 10:00am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-3:00pm. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance. Please read our House Rules before visiting. For tickets please visit our website. For questions or concerns, please email us or call (805) 385-5400.
Admission
Adults: $16
Senior (65 & over): $14
Students w/ID: $14
Child (3-12): $10
Child (under 3): Free
Active Military (w/Military ID): Free
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, docent led tours will not be available.
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Historic Ranch House Reopens
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens
Rancho Los Alamitos is delighted to announce the partial reopening of its historic Ranch House with health and safety guidelines in place. Catch a glimpse of family life on a ranch a century ago. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
We will open more of the grounds and indoor spaces as health department mandates regarding group sizes, face coverings, and distancing are eased. Reservations to visit Rancho Los Alamitos are free and required. Details on our website.
Photo Credit: Dylan Logas
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Rancho Camulos Resumes Tours
Rancho Camulos Museum
Docent led outdoor tours of the Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark have resumed. Tours are currently available Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and by appointment for a private or group tour. This is a perfect time to visit our gardens and learn about Rancho Camulos, where the history, myth, and romance of Old California still linger.
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Newbury Pioneer House Virtual Tour
Stagecoach Inn Museum
Take a peek inside the Pioneer House located in the Tri-Village Complex of the Stagecoach Inn Museum to see how the Newbury family and other ranchers lived in the late 1800s. Visit the museum in person Saturdays 1-4:00 pm to learn more about the original settlers of the Conejo Valley and get a close-up view of the furnishings and tools typically found in homes of the period, brought to life with docent demonstrations and stories.
After you’ve had a preview of our virtual tour, join us for our Annual Pioneer Jamboree on June 12. Play pioneer games, make pioneer crafts and music, do pioneer chores from butter churning to laundry, attend a lesson in the one-room schoolhouse, pan for gold, and much more.
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Exhibits, Collections, and More |
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Online
Signs & Signboards from Pasadena
Pasadena Museum of History
This permanent Pasadena Digital History online exhibition features photographs of some signs lost in history, others etched in our memories, and yet others that are interesting, intriguing, and fun. We hope you enjoy these historic photos as much as we do.
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Online & In-Person
Ojai Eye: Master Photographers
Ojai Valley Museum
Ojai Eye: Master Photographers includes historic images from J.C. Brewster, several different themes from LIFE Magazine photographer Horace Bristol, celebrity portraits by Guy Webster, beautiful flower images by Cindy Pitou Burton, American panoramic landscapes by Joseph Sohm and Ventura County artists portraits by Donna Granata. The exhibition Is online too, but the in-person experience has some extra touches, and is a richer experience, especially since many of the photographs are quite large. Exhibition at the museum through at least the end of June.
Image Credit: Cindy Pitou Burton
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In-Person
Opens May 9
Olivas Adobe al Fresco Exhibit
Olivas Adobe Historical Park
Join us on May 9, from 11am to 3pm, as we open the Olivas Adobe grounds for visitors to enjoy this 1-day historical al Fresco exhibit featuring artists Marguerite Hardeman and Laura Jean Jespersen.
Renowned California muralist Marguerite Hardeman painted murals during the 1960s that depict four centuries of our City’s history. Local artist Laura Jean Jespersen created a series of paintings depicting the romance of the site and the natural world that surrounds it.
In addition to the exhibits, the Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters are available to share the history of this remarkable site, as well provide a unique al Fresco gift shop next to the famous rose garden, now in full bloom. It’s sure to be an afternoon filled with history, art, and beauty!
Visitors invited to the site must follow all posted COVID-safety guidelines, including wearing a mask.
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Passport 2 History supports our partners documenting and preserving this historic moment in our shared history. To help create a record of life during these extraordinary times, please consider contributing to crisis collecting projects at the following P2H partner sites: |
Rapid Response Collecting at the Museum of Ventura County
Museum of Ventura County
Submit your stories, videos, and photos to the Museum of Ventura County via the link below to help document this historic time we’re living through.
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Documenting COVID-19 in the Crescenta Cañada Valley
Lanterman House
The Lanterman House has launched a new project titled "Documenting COVID-19 in the Crescenta Cañada Valley." We are asking local residents to share their stories during this challenging time.
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Little Landers Historical Society Seek COVID-19 Stories, Thoughts, Photos
Bolton Hall Museum/Little Landers Historical Society
Are you keeping a journal or record of your thoughts? Are you taking photos?
Your "stories" can be sent as notes or short answers to the above questions or any other subjects that relate to this historical event; you can also send a paragraph, an article, or a longer journal. Send by regular mail or e-mail to:
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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!
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.
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Passport 2 History is facilitated by the |
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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, available on YouTube!
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* Please note that while we strive to list the most accurate information available at the time of publishing this newsletter, it is always best to contact the institution directly to confirm dates and times listed, especially while COVID-19 continues to affect businesses' abilities to operate as normal. Thank you! |
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