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Shining A Light on Women’s History: Fanny Bixby Spencer
Recruited by Long Beach Police Captain Tom Williams as a "social experiment" in January 1908, Fanny Bixby Spencer (1879-1930) is believed to have been America's…
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Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday dates back to June 19, 1865 when…
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RLC Receives Priceless Donation from Bixby Descendants
Stephen Dudley, grandson of 1930s-era RLC owners Avis and Llewellyn Bixby, visited the site late in January to donate a document to our collection. The…
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Justin Farmer Weaves History at RLC
On January 26th, Rancho Los Cerritos was honored to host special guest and Ipay elder Justin Farmer, who was here to discuss and demonstrate the…
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RLC Memories
As Rancho Los Cerritos enters its 175th year, we are collecting memories from visitors. Long Beach resident and retired teacher Carol Clark shares remembrances, and…
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Status, Style, and Culture: Interpretation of the 1870s Parlor and the 1931 Living Room
During the Victorian era, the parlor was the front room of every middle and high-class homes and for some, used exclusively to receive and entertain…
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Behind the Scenes: Holiday Decor at RLC
Every year, dozens of volunteers transform Rancho Los Cerritos' historic house and gardens for the holidays. Each room tells a story about the traditions of…
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Altar on View at RLC in Celebration of Dia de Los Muertos
From October 19 through November 4, an altar outside the Visitor Center at Rancho Los Cerritos will honor some of the Rancho’s loved ones with…
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