150th CELEBRATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Feast or Flop

Episode #1 – Lima Bean Loaf

“Feast or Flop” is an engaging online cooking show that combines the culinary world with the treasures of the Museum of Ventura County’s archives. Each episode takes viewers on a journey through our local history as the Museum’s Collections Manager Renee Tallent uncovers recipes that have been tucked away for years.

Working with regional chefs, Renee attempts to recreate these dishes to see if they are a delicious Feast or a disastrous Flop. Episode 1 features Renee working with Chef Adam from the Oxnard College Culinary program – see how they fare testing a recipe for Lima Bean Loaf! Watch it HERE!

150th Exhibit Opening: Ventura County, The Place We Call Home

Saturday, October 21

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

You are cordially invited to attend the 150th Anniversary of Ventura County’s exhibit opening of Ventura County, The Place We Call Home! Doors will open promptly at 11 amfollowed with remarks and dedication by Elena Brokaw, The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director at 1 pm.

Ventura County, the Place We Call Home is a photography exhibit that highlights the diversity of our communities by featuring different interpretations of Ventura County as home. Some people perceive home as a physical place where they grew up. For others, family and those they share their lives with are what make them ‘feel at home.’ The taste of food, beloved objects, and fond memories are other ways that people define what home means to them. Click HERE to read more.

Pop-Up at the Banana Festival

Saturday, September 30

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

@Port Hueneme

550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme

Visit us at the Banana Festival at Port Hueneme. Enjoy museum games, prize giveaways, and a photo booth with props and commemorative photos! 10 am –1:30 pm: The Agricultural History of Ventura County through Arts and Crafts hosted by Daisy Cisneros – What did people eat 150 years ago? Has Ventura County always been known for its strawberries? Come find out more about our rich agricultural history through fun art and crafts! Click HERE for more information.

150th Innovation Sponsor

Fun Trivia Fact: Port of Hueneme

Question: How many Bananas per year does the Port of Hueneme import into the United States?

Answer: 5 Billion – if these bananas were lined up end to end, they would circle the world 13 times!

Mountains to Sea Jubilee

FAMILY FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 21

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Celebrate Ventura County’s 150th Anniversary at the Mountains to Sea Jubilee, a FREE all-day family event! The Family Festival features food trucks, kids’ zone, community stages, pumpkin patch, Exhibit opening: Ventura County, The Place We Call Home, and MORE! Get the details HERE.

Mountains to Sea Jubilee

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 21

2:30 pm – 8:30 pm

@Veterans Memorial Park

E. Ventura and Mill St., Santa Paula

After the Family Fair, join us at the Mountains to Sea Jubilee Music Festival! This is a TICKETED event featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Mariachi Camarillo, Rey Fresco, Whiskey Business, and Charles Law Band. The Music Festival is limited capacity, $20 per person. Gates open at 12:00 pm. Your tickets + details are waiting for you HERE.

Save the Date – State of the County

Thursday, November 2

4:00 – 8:00 pm

@Reagan Presidential Library

More information will be published regarding how to register to attend very soon! Check back HERE for updates.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ArtWalk Ventura @ MVC

September 23 – 24

Saturday & Sunday

11:00 am – 7:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Join us for ArtWalk at MVC, where we will be hosting a few extra happenings! Our hours will be extended each day until 7:00 pm where MVC will host two installations at the outdoor Plaza and individual ArtWalk participating artists showcasing in the Pavilion. Saturday only, Open Door Studio will be offering art activities from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Click HERE for list of installation artists.

Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation: Harvest & Health

Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, September 30

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled day of learning and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals and families to come together and celebrate the season. A variety of activities will be offered including auctions, crafts, and educational experiences that promote wellness and health. Click HERE for more information.

MVC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

MVC School Squad:

Reserve a School Tour

2023/2024 School Year is Almost Full!

Dive into Ventura County’s history with MVC’s School Squad!

Our School Tours ignite curiosity and foster empathy as we explore our community. Let’s embark on this learning adventure together. We still have a few field trip dates available for the 2023/2024 school year. Learn More HERE.

Exhibits

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY

Proximity to Water: Works from MVC’s Permanent Collection

Come be inspired by the ever-changing coast captured by our regional artists.

From plein air painting to photography, the mutable coast provides an endless supply of inspiration. Art helps us admire, respect, and revere our region, reminding us of our own place in the natural world. Proximity means a closeness in space, time, or relationship. These artworks from the Museum’s permanent collection bring us closer to the water, both visually and in feeling.

This exhibit is made possible by the Esther and Thomas Wachtell Family Fund, the Paul and Anne Leavens Family Fund and the Bonita C. McFarland Fund

Spin Cycle: Unfolding the

Science of Laundry

Everybody’s clothes get dirty, so we all must deal with the dreaded laundry. Through the years people have tried different ways to clean their clothes, and now we have the science to explain why some of those methods actually work!

Using 19th and early 20th century laundry items from MVC’s historical collection, visitors will learn about the “how” and “who” behind everyone’s least favorite chore. Let’s explore how our everyday world works together.

This exhibit is made possible by the

Ventura County Credit Union

The Murder of Tom More:

A True Crime Story

In the early hours of March 24th 1877, a mob of angry settlers set fire to Thomas More’s barn and shot him at least 10 times. Motivated by a passionate battle over land ownership and water rights turned deadly, news of his murder rippled through California.

Amid the rubble of lies, perjuries, briberies, and omissions in the historical record, there are mysteries regarding his death that remain forever unsolved. His story stands today as a warning about the strong emotions unleashed over our limited natural resources.

This exhibit is made possible by

the John Hammer Family

Exhibits

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM

Exhibits From the

Smithsonian Gardens:

Pollination Investigation –

The Essential Role of Pollinators in the Natural World

Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on approximately 200,000 species of pollinators for fertilization. Explore the essential role pollinators play in the natural world in the Smithsonian poster exhibition, Pollination Investigation.

Through “pollinator profiles” visitors can learn about different pollinators—from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind—and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent, and more. The set of 14 posters is bilingual (Spanish and English) and designed to educate and inspire people to explore the natural world looking at flowers and insects. Learn more HERE.

Tomols to Trains:

County Transportation

through the 1900s

Tomols to Trains explores how transportation played a role in Ventura County’s history. Visit the communities that struggled with the changes brought about by new modes of transportation.

See how towns and cities changed, how suburbs grew, and how our farms became part of our economies. Learn more HERE.

Made possible by the

Heritage Fund at VCCF

The Farm to Market Children’s Hands-On Exhibit

An interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role-play, the Ag Market is an immersive environment where children and families identify healthy food choices in a fun, market-like atmosphere.

Learn more about what the Agriculture Museum has to offer HERE.

Special thanks to

Santa Paula’s former mayor, Carlos Juarez for volunteering his time and

talent in building our fun-filled market

Explore More Exclusive

MVC ONLINE CONTENT

KEYT News Santa Barbara featured MVC’s latest exhibits in their evening news. Watch as Journalist Mina Wahab explores the exhibits, meets some of the staff and learns more about our local history HERE!

One hundred years ago a tragic mix of poor judgment, navigational errors, irregular currents, and fog cost 23 sailors their lives. Read the newest MVC Blog by Library Volunteer Andy Ludlum on our website HERE.

Engage with us on social media, where you’ll find our latest news and incredible artifacts, reels, and art from our collections! Also – @museumofventuracounty FB, TikTok, Twitter

MVC RECOMMENDS

Extended Exhibit

REAGAN FOUNDATION’S AUSCHWITZ. NOT LONG AGO. NOT FAR AWAY.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today, after unprecedented demand – more than 130,000 visitors – the Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. exhibition has been extended through Sunday, January 28, 2024, remaining open through Holocaust Remembrance Day that weekend. This powerful exhibition is one of the most visited in the Reagan Library’s history and reminds visitors to never forget the atrocities of the past. For more information and tickets, click HERE.

A Special Thanks to Our

150th Anniversary Sponsors!

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please contact:

Heather Williams

(805) 653-0323

HWilliams@VenturaMuseum.org