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Fun Facts about 1844
In commemoration ofย Rancho Los Cerritosโ 175thย Anniversary year of when the adobe was built in 1844, the blog will feature a series of stories as submitted…
Read MoreLibrary Exhibit: The Bixby Sheep Ranching Period 1866-1890
In late June, Rancho Los Cerritos installed the second in a series of special exhibits in the library display case that commemorates the demisemiseptcentennial. (175th…
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Thank you, Long Beach Post Readers!
Your votes counted! Rancho Los Cerritos is proud to announce wins in THREE categories in this yearโs Long Beach Postโs Best of Long Beach 2019…
Read More5 (Other) Famous 1844 Birthdays
If youโve been wondering why the year 1844 is being bandied about lately over here at Rancho Los Cerritos, then you havenโt heard the big…
Read MoreRLC 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…
Read MoreRLC 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…
Read MoreMeet the Interns: Name and Title: Andreyina Juarez, Getty Curatorial Intern
What led you to pursue an internship at the Rancho? Growing up I had volunteered and worked in different museums around Los Angeles County.…
Read MoreBehind 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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