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Title: Josephine Dunn and Friends,1928.

Identifier: 8278 from the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs

Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–9:30 PM

Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks

Step back into the glamour of the 1920s for an unforgettable evening celebrating Ventura County’s remarkable role in the early days of filmmaking. Join us for Taste of History: The Silent Movie Era, featuring fine dining, vintage-inspired cocktails, live entertainment, dancing, and an exciting live auction.

The evening will also feature the presentation of the Museum of Ventura County’s Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Chuck Cohen and Joanie Young. Celebrate their extraordinary contributions to Ventura County and their lasting impact on our community.

TICKET SALES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 1st!

Thank You to Our 2026 Taste of History Sponsors!

Dr. Richard Rush and Linda Dullam

Bill and Elise Kearney

Nancy and Spencer Garrett

Smith and Stupay Family

TOLD Corporation

Ventura County Credit Union

Puretec Industrial Water

Mike Sedell

Leslie Leavens and John Krist

David and Jennifer Fukutomi

Jane and Steve Goodall

Pat Miller and Elena Brokaw

Ventura Music Festival

In The Mix Events

Oaks Event Rentals

American Riviera Bank

Mustang Marketing

Busch Family Foundation

Montecito Bank & Trust

Ventura College Foundation

Banks and Ben Pecht

Sara Jane and Craig Underwood

Terri and Mark Lisagor

Carolyn Daily Menne

Ed Summers

FTI Services

Al and Petra Lowe

Kate McLean and Steve Stone

County of Ventura

Bernzott Capital Advisors

Bryan D. Fisch D.D.S.

Herzog Winery

Ventura Auto Center

Call Eddie Gutierrez at (805) 746-6412 for Sponsorship Opportunities

Visit the Museum of Ventura County for FREE this weekend! Thanks to the generous support of Linda and John Zaruka and MVC Friends, all visitors can enjoy free admission throughout August.

You’re Invited

FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Chicana/o Moratorium

Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula

Saturday, August 29

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us for the Chicana/o Moratorium, presented in partnership with the August 29th Organizing Committee. Enjoy live music, danza mexica, poetry, food trucks, local vendors, and information booths as we honor the legacy of the 1970 Chicana/o Moratorium. For full details, clickHERE.

11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair

Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula

Monday, September 7

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for the 11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair! Whether you’re a tractor enthusiast, a gardener, a history buff, or just looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family and invite your friends! For full details, click HERE.

Exhibits

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY

Parallel Histories: Ventura County during the US Revolution

Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main Street, Ventura

As the US commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Parallel Histories explores what was unfolding at the same time in Ventura County. Get more information HERE.

This exhibit is made possible by the generous support of The John and Glenda Hammer Family, The Heritage Fund at VCCF, and Amgen Foundation.

Patriotic Threads: Textiles, Tapestries, & T-Shirts

Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main Street, Ventura

Patriotic Threads explores how textiles have long served as powerful expressions of national identity. Through handcrafted works, the exhibit reveals how textiles and design embody patriotism and collective memory. Get more information HERE.

This exhibit is made possible by the generous support of the Tom and Esther Wachtell Family Fund.

The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln, A George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition

Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main Street, Ventura

This exhibit of George Stuart Historical Figures® shows the life of Abraham Lincoln as he overcame challenges and became a President who defended many core values of America’s democracy and helped end slavery. Get more information HERE.

Exhibits

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM

In Focus: Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County

Enfoque: Voces Indígenas Mexicanas del Condado de Ventura

Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula

Join us at the Agriculture Museum for this 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. Get more informationHERE.

Únase a nosotros en el Museo de la Agricultura para 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. Más información AQUÍ.

This exhibition is made possible with the support of/Esta exposición es posible gracias al apoyo de: Hofer Properties, Ventura Auto Center, the Busch Family Foundation, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Gabriella Navarro-Busch and Peter Busch, and Vida Newspaper.

Venue Rentals

WE KNOW THE ART OF ENTERTAINING

In downtown Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County offers a refined and timeless setting where history and heartfelt moments come together. In Santa Paula, the Agriculture Museum pairs beautiful gardens with inviting indoor spaces to create an unforgettable backdrop. Each distinctive venue offers an exceptional setting for weddings, milestone celebrations, meetings, and community events.

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