Museum of Ventura County — Ventura County’s Tiger Princess, Saving the Sounds of the Past, Historic Ventura County Tour, and more!

by Community Contributor • April 30, 2020 • Comments Off

A MESSAGE TO THE

MVC COMMUNITY

Meet Ventura County’s Tiger Princess

This week we bring you the story of Ellie Langille and a new attraction that has opened in a midtown Ventura neighborhood: the Lemon Grove Neighborhood Zoo.

This zoo was spurred on by Ellie’s mom Summer Langille, who connected with their neighbors on Facebook and asked them to create a weekend pop-up zoo of stuffed animals.

Over the weekend, fifteen houses transformed into cuddly wild animal parks.

This is just one of many stories that demonstrates the creativity and resilience of our residents at this time.

Our rapid response collecting effort is designed to capture stories like this one – as well as stories that show the gamut of our experience, from despair to joy.

Elena Brokaw,

The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director

To send us your story please click the button below.

VIRTUAL TOUR

Legacy: Seven Decades of Ventura College Art

For seven decades the art department at Ventura College has been at the cultural hub of the city of Ventura’s arts minded community. This exhibition is a celebration of the enduring contributions that have been made by the artists/educators who launched careers and groomed many for transfer to four-year art schools and universities.

MVC THEN BLOG

Saving the Sounds of the Past

1869 E. & G. G. Hook pipe organ at

Oak Park’s Church of the Epiphany

Two pipe organs – each more than 150 years old – have traveled to Ventura County from the east coast, survived earthquakes and fires and are now believed to be among the oldest pipe organs in California.

VIRTUAL LEARNING

Virtual Learning Module #5:

Doctors and Medical Health Professionals Making a Difference in Ventura County

Doctors have served many generations of families living in Ventura County, and the Museum of Ventura County has a very special connection to one in particular,

Dr. Cephas Little Bard.

VIRTUAL QUIZLET

Take a Walk Around Historic Ventura County

Take a walk through historic Ventura County and explore our past. How many places around the county do you recognize?

Individuals completing the online quizlets will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the Ventura County small business of their choice!

The Museum of Ventura County believes in supporting local businesses, especially during this time of need.

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CAPS Media Collaboration

The Museum is also collaborating with CAPS Media, who are collecting stories from this time in video format for their #VenturaStories project. This project gives you the special treat of seeing your masterpiece on television on Channel 6 and streaming online at capsmedia.org. Find out more here.

MVC RECOMMENDS

SoCal Museums Announces K?–?12 Digital Offerings at 30+ Museums and Cultural Institutions

The Museum of Ventura County has recently joined with Southern California Museums who are offering K-12 educational resources for families and teachers to utilize while they shelter at home. SoCal Museums has compiled dozens of new and compelling online educational opportunities for children of all ages, presented by more than thirty Southern California museums and cultural institutions.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS !

Museum of Ventura County Business Club members are community leaders who are committed to the region’s history, art, and stories. MVC thanks our current

Business Club Members

for their support:

Aera Energy

California Oaks Property Management

California Resources Corporation

E.J. Harrison & Sons Corporation

Haas Automation

Leavens Ranches

Limoneira

Pierpont Racquet Club

TOLD Corporation

Ventura County Credit Union