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YOUR 150th CELEBRATION GUIDE
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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, a kids’ zone, community stages, pumpkin patch, exhibit opening: Ventura County, The Place We Call Home, and MORE. Check out the Family Fair interactive map HERE.
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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
Please join us for the opening of the highly anticipated Ventura County, The Place We Call Home, an exhibit celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Ventura County. Doors will open promptly at 11 amfollowed by 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. Click HERE to read more.
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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 the 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. |
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Feast or Flop
Episode #3 – Chicken Poached
in Champagne
“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 to bring to life.
Working with regional chefs, Renee attempts to recreate these dishes to see if they are a delicious Feast or a disastrous Flop. Episode 3 features Renee working with Chef Adam from the Oxnard College Culinary program – see how they fare testing a recipe for Chicken Poached in Champagne! Watch it HERE.
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State of the County
Ventura County 2023
Thursday, November 2
4:30 – 8:30 pm
@Reagan Presidential Library
Don’t miss the 2023 State of the County celebrating the County’s 150th Anniversary! Keynote speaker and County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson will share an update and unforgettable message followed by a networking reception under Air Force One. This in-person event is SOLD OUT, however Free Livestream will be available HERE and on the County of Ventura’s Facebook page. Mark your calendars and join us online! |
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Get The Latest 150th Updates –
Follow MVC Today!
Following MVC on social media is a great way to stay up-to-date on everything happening with the Mountains to Sea Jubilee, Ventura County, The Place We Call Home exhibit opening, Feast or Flop, and State of the County along with all other MVC news. Press the “like” button on our Facebook and/or Instagram, where all updates will be posted for the 150th, including during the October 21 events. |
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The Agriculture Museum will REOPEN October 21 with
a new exhibit!
In preparation for the 150th Anniversary upcoming exhibit: Ventura County, The Place We Call Home, the Agriculture Museum is CLOSED Monday, October 2 through Friday, October 20. Please join us for the opening of our upcoming exhibit on October 21 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Normal museum hours, Thursday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, will resume the following day. |
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MVC School Squad:
Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Kathleen Fierro at Juanamaria Elementary School in Ventura, for being named Teacher of the Month by Ventura Chamber of Commerce! MVC joined VUSD district staff, Juanamaria staff and faculty, and Ventura businesses to celebrate Mrs. Fierro.
MVC values our educators and considers it an honor to participate in community recognition moments such as this monthly event. To find out more about MVC’s education programs, click HERE. |
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Exhibits
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY
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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
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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
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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
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Explore More Exclusive
MVC ONLINE CONTENT
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In connection to the issues highlighted in our current exhibit, The Murder of Tom More: A True Crime Story, MVC hosted a panel discussion on past and present land use in Ventura County. View the event HERE!
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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 HERE.
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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
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A Special Thanks to Our
150th Anniversary Sponsors!
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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of
San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors.
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Museum of Ventura County • 100 East Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 • 805.653.0323
Agriculture Museum • 926 Railroad Ave. Santa Paula, CA 93060 • 805.525.3100
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