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African-American History at Rancho Los Cerritos and Southern California
Black people contributed to shaping the region we now know as Southern California. Their history has often been erased due to a lack of emphasis…
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Celebrate Black History Month this February by checking out these virtual events and organizations: African American Firefighter Museum African American Heritage Society of Long Beach…
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Tevaaxaโnga (Te-vaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People
Tevaaxaโnga (Te-vaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People is an exhibit celebrating the history and culture of the Tongva (Gabrielino), who were the first…
Read MoreRancho Los Cerritos Announces New Membership Program
This week, Rancho Los Cerritos unveiled its newย membership program. Membership allows visitors to engage more deeply with the Ranchoโs unique and valuable mission of bringing…
Read MoreReading and Writing Essentials of the 19th and Early 20th Century
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a variety of objects were used to compliment the activities of reading and writing. The Art Nouveau movement…
Read MoreRancho Los Cerritos During the Great Depression
The Bixby family owned and operated Rancho Los Cerritos as a sheep ranch, starting in 1866. Sheep raising continued until at least 1886, but as…
Read MoreKeeping up with hair trends in the Victorian Era
It was very popular during the Victorian Era to make and wear jewelry out of a loved oneโs hair. In Europe and the U.S., a…
Read MoreCuratorial Internship Opening Summer 2018
Job Title: Getty Curatorial InternHours: 40 hours/week for 10 weeksCompensation: $5,000Application Deadline: April 30, 2018 The Getty intern at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site has…
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