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VENTURA — The City of Ventura invites residents to attend the Olivas Adobe Volunteer Open House on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Olivas Adobe Historical Park, located at 4500 Olivas Park Drive. Admission is free.
Volunteers play a vital role in preserving and sharing the history of the Olivas Adobe, Ventura’s only remaining Monterey-style adobe home from the Rancho era. At the open house, attendees can explore a variety of volunteer opportunities and learn how to help bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
Opportunities include:
Leading guided tours of the historic home and grounds.
Assisting with the docent gift shop or maintaining the rose and herb gardens.
Planning and supporting community events, such as Holiday Candlelight Tours.
Facilitating educational programs that share the history of early California.
“Volunteers are the reason visitors connect with the adobe. From the rose garden to our education programs, their contributions turn local history into real experiences for families and students,” said Recreation Supervisor Elena Waller.
These events are co-hosted by the City and the Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters (OAHI), a volunteer organization that helps maintain and program the site.
To learn more about this historical landmark or volunteer as an OAHI, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe