Rancho Camulos rose garden and adobe, 2000. Identifier – 32364 From the Museum of Ventura County Research Library Digitized Photographs.

MVC PROGRAMS

NOWRUZ

Saturday, March 23

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Celebrate Nowruz at the Museum of Ventura County! Enjoy Persian cuisine by Safir Mediterranean Cuisine, traditional dance by Sahlala Dancers, and live music by Illunis Music. Experience Farsi Calligraphy, cultural displays, and the thrilling Fire Jumping ritual. Join us for a day of cultural splendor, delicious cuisine, and lively entertainment! Free, no registration required. For more information, click HERE.

Citrus Label Society Public Meeting

Saturday, March 30

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

With a distinctive art style and thousands of different location-based labels produced for California citrus packers between 1885 – 1955, the citrus crate label is a widely-recognizable regional icon.

Join us at the Agriculture Museum and learn more from members of the Citrus Label Society. All are welcome to attend. A program will be presented at 11:00 am followed by show and tell. Bring something cool to share with your friends. Free, no registration required. To find out more about this program, click HERE!

Playdate in the Garden

Friday, April 5

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Explore your creative expression at our third Play Date in the Garden! In partnership with Filipina/x cultural organization, Pinaysphere, we will have eco-friendly arts and crafts to help you reconnect your heart and soul with the wonders of nature. Join us in this unique blend of creativity and nature appreciation, forging lasting memories and rekindling the joy of imaginative play. Adult supervision is required. For more information and free registration click HERE!

MVC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Feast or Flop Episode #6 – Fattigmand Cake

FINAL NEW EPISODE!

“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.

Episode 6 features Renee working with Chef Luis, Owner and Chef of Mouthful Eatery in Thousand Oaks—see how they fare testing a recipe for Fattigmand! Watch it HERE.

March Puzzles:

Gardens and Gardening

Ready to unwind? Dive into relaxation with our monthly online jigsaw puzzles featuring captivating photographs from our Museum Library’s digital archive collection!

Throughout March, immerse yourself in the beauty of gardens and gardening throughout the County. Whether it’s reminiscing about cherished memories or sparking curiosity for undiscovered adventures, these puzzles are sure to delight! Explore them all by clicking HERE, and let the tranquility begin!

Exhibits

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY

George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibit, Napoleon: Revolution, Romance, and Rivalries

Explore the complex life of Napoleon Bonaparte in a new exhibition of George Stuart Historical Figures®. As a charismatic leader, military strategist, and political figure, Napoleon rose to power during the tumultuous aftermath of the French Revolution. Immerse yourself in his journey, from the forces that propelled him to prominence, his marriages, and his entwined destinies with other global leaders. Through George Stuart’s intricate creations, experience Napoleon Bonaparte’s significant impact on the course of history. For more information, click HERE.

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

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

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

Ventura County, The Place

We Call Home – A

Community Experience

The Museum of Ventura County (MVC) celebrates the County’s 150th anniversary with Ventura County, The Place We Call Home – A Community Experience 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. Explore these concepts, and find out more about the exhibit HERE.

Co-presented by the County of Ventura and Ventura County Community Foundation.

 This exhibit made possible by California Humanities, the City of Santa Paula,

the City of Simi Valley, Harrison Industries, Limoneira, Meissner,

the Port of Hueneme, TOLD Corporation, Ventura County Credit Union,

Ventura County Community College District, and many more.

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.

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 in

building our fun-filled market.

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MVC ONLINE CONTENT

COMMUNITY GRANT OPPORTUNITY!

Ventura County Arts & Culture Grant Opportunity

Exciting news for Ventura County’s arts and culture community! The County of Ventura, in collaboration with the Ventura County Community Foundation and the Ventura County Arts Council, is thrilled to announce the Arts and Culture Investment Fund #Grant Program to support arts and culture organizations and independent artists based in our county. Application Deadline: March 22, 2024.

Eligible applicants can apply for:

-$1,000 – $5,000 for Artists and Culture Bearers

-$5,000 – $30,000 for Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations (Budgets under $999,999)

-$200,000 for Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations (Budgets over $1,000,000)

Learn more and apply: Arts and Culture Organizations click HERE. Independent Artists and Art Projects click HERE.

MVC RECOMMENDS

Ventura Land Trust presents:

Deanne Shulman – First Female Smokejumper in the United States

Join Ventura Land Trust this Thursday, March 7, 2024, 6:45 pm for a Women’s History Month presentation from Deanne Shulman, the first female smokejumper in the United States. The event will take place at Bell Arts Factory, 432 North Ventura Avenue #UNIT 101, Ventura, CA 93001. Tickets are required. Click HERE for more information.