Title: Road to Camarillo Ranch (circa 1899)

Identifier: 17901 – From the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs

IT’S TIME FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

UPCOMING EVENTS AT MVC

Ventura Chronicles: Unveiling the Archives!

Saturday, November 1

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main Street, Ventura

FREE EVENT for High School and College Students! Working on a research paper or school project? Want to explore real historical documents and learn how to uncover Ventura County’s hidden stories?

Join us at the Museum of Ventura County’s Research Library for a hands-on introduction to the tools and treasures that can power your academic work. Through this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Access primary sources and documents
• Explore the Research Library’s Reading Room
• Understand and use finding aids to locate primary sources
• Advance your research skills to excel in your college classes

Whether you’re just starting out or already love digging into the past, this workshop is designed to give you practical research skills and spark your curiosity about local history. Free and open to the public. Registration required HERE.

Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal with Chris Carter

Wednesday, November 19

6:30 – 8 p.m.

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main Street, Ventura

Chris Carter, host of radio’s longest-running “Breakfast with the Beatles” show on KLOS-FM, will be appearing in person at the Museum of Ventura County on Wednesday, November 19, as the latest guest in the Museum’s “Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal With…” interview series. Chris, funny and informed, is one of the world’s experts on the Fab Four and has built an impressive career in films and music while now taking over the “Breakfast with the Beatles” weekly program.

Chris is also a musician, music expert, and producer, and he hosts “Chris Carter’s British Invasion” on SiriusXM, which has a worldwide following. Chris could probably use eight days a week to fit in everything he does. But, like the rest of us, he’s limited to seven.

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. with program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets HERE.

EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT

Ventura County’s First Baseball Game

Ventura County’s first organized baseball game was played in 1873, a time when new rules were beginning to bring America’s pastime into the modern era.

Chasing Marion:
Ventura County’s Notorious Burglar

The story of Juan Marion, a burglar who robbed dozens of homes, stores and railroad cars in the 1920s while evading the law in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Exhibitions

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY

The Curse of the Vampire: Tales from the Book of Nosferatu

Step into a chilling world where history, myth and comic-art collide. This immersive exhibit features seventeen towering George Stuart Historical Figures®, paired with vivid retro comic-style illustrations by Paula Pugh and Weshoyot Alvitre, to narrate a sweeping vampire saga from Vlad the Impaler to Dracula and beyond. Discover how sculpture and storytelling fuse to bring dark legends to life in unexpected ways. More information HERE.

Picturing the Past: How Photography Tells Our Stories

How do we truly know what happened in the past? History is a collection of stories—interwoven, evolving, and shaped by the evidence left behind. Photographs are one of the many tools that help us understand the past, capturing faces, places, and moments frozen in time. But do they always tell the full story?

This engaging exhibition explores the power of photography to record our history. Through images, artifacts, and interactive displays, visitors will discover how historians use photographs to uncover hidden narratives, challenge assumptions, and bring history to life. Join us in exploring the early history of photography in Ventura County, how photos shape our understanding of the past, and how the photos we take today tell tomorrow’s story. More information HERE!

Moments of Rest: A Visual Sanctuary

Rest is not a luxury—it is essential. In a world that glorifies busyness, art offers a space for stillness and reflection.

This serene exhibition invites you to slow down and experience rest through landscape paintings from the Museum of Ventura County’s permanent collection. Let the calming ocean waves, the golden valley light, and the dreamy haze of imagined horizons create a moment of peace.

Take a breath. Absorb the beauty. Allow yourself to simply be.?Moments of Rest?is your invitation to pause, reflect, and recharge. More information HERE!

Exhibitions

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM

Enfoque: Voces Indígenas Mexicanas del Condado de Ventura

(In Focus: Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County)

Únase a nosotros en el Museo de la Agricultura para la inauguración de esta esperada exposición que muestra más de 40 retratos fotográficos del fotógrafo de fama internacional Diego Huerta. Estos retratos destacan las vibrantes y resistentes comunidades indígenas mexicanas del condado de Ventura. Para más detalles sobre la exposición, haga clic AQUÍ.

Join us at the Agriculture Museum for this highly anticipated exhibition showcasing over 40 photographic portraits by internationally acclaimed photographer Diego Huerta. These portraits highlight the vibrant and resilient Mexican Indigenous communities of Ventura County. For exhibition details, click HERE.

This exhibition is made possible with the support of Hofer Properties and Ventura Auto Center, the Busch Family Foundation, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Gabriella Navarro-Busch and Peter Busch, and Vida Newspaper.

JOIN THE DOCENT VOLUNTEER COUNCIL

Be part of a vibrant community of lifelong learners making a difference at MVC.

The next docent training begins in January. Sign up today!

Docent Volunteer Council Benefits:

• Exclusive training and lectures on Ventura County art and history
• Quarterly gatherings with fellow docents
• Sneak-peek tours of upcoming exhibitions
• Private visits to other local museums

Training Program:

• Curated reading, listening, and viewing selections
• Behind-the-scenes orientations at MVC sites
• Opportunity to create and share your own research project

EMAIL OR CALL

Leila Benoun Kaseke

Education & Engagement Manager

(805) 653-0323 x300

lbenoun@venturamuseum.org

MVC Recommends

CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD SPEAKER SERIES

The Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board presents “Ventura County Chronicles: Fire, Freight & Freeways”, a guest speaker series exploring the compelling stories that have shaped our region’s past. Meetings are open to the public and provide space for questions and dialogue.

December 8, February 23, and May 11

To be added to the email notification list for future events, please contact Dillan Murray dillan.murray@venturacounty.gov or for more info click HERE.

Venue Rentals

WE KNOW THE ART OF ENTERTAINING

Located in the heart of historic downtown Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County is the perfect setting for meetings and events. Additionally, the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula offers beautiful gardens and an equipped indoor space, providing another charming venue option. Both locations are ideal for hosting memorable gatherings.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Major funding for the programs at the Museum of Ventura County is made possible by:

 City of Camarillo, City of Fillmore, City of Moorpark, City of Ojai, City of Oxnard, City of Port Hueneme, City of Santa Paula, City of Simi Valley, City of Thousand Oaks, City of Ventura, and the County of Ventura.

Thank you to our sponsors: The John and Glenda Hammer Family, TOLD Corporation, The Heritage Fund at VCCF, California Resources Corporation, William and Elise Kearney, Hofer Properties, HP Media, Ventura Auto Center, Ventura Toyota, FTI Services, Ventura Music Festival, Ventura County Community College District, Montecito Bank & Trust, Ventura Spirits, Limoneira, Amigo Party Rentals, In the Mix Events, Peirano’s, Image Source, and Mustang Marketing.

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