Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

Hidden Treasures from the Museum's Vault Exhibit

2010-04-17T13:55:00.000-07:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "A Quarter Century on the Arcadia City Council" By Robert Harbicht

2010-04-17T13:49:00.001-07:00

Celebrating Divercity in Arcadia:Expressions of Diversity Contest and Exhibition

2010-03-27T14:33:00.000-07:00

Emily Khuu, Museum Young Adult Volunteer and Exhibit Co-Curator

Fabulous Franklin and the Moving Press-March 2010

2010-03-27T14:21:00.000-07:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "A History of the Arcadia Police Department" By Arcadia Police Chief, Bob Sanderson

2010-03-27T14:13:00.000-07:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "A History of the Arcadia Fire Department" by Battlion Chief Barry Spriggs

2010-02-20T14:20:00.000-08:00

En Plein Air: Vues et Vistas d'Arcadia

2010-02-06T13:46:00.001-08:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "Past Business Ventures in Arcadia" by Carol Libby

2010-02-06T13:40:00.000-08:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades" by Carolyn Conley

2009-11-24T13:42:00.001-08:00

Only What We Could Carry: The Santa Anita Assembly Center

2009-11-21T14:14:00.000-08:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: The Beat Goes On

2009-11-21T13:54:00.000-08:00

Guest Speaker, Gene Glasco interviewing Pat Robinson, former band member of Arcadia band, Fenwyck from the Sixties.

"Roll 'em!": Motion Pictures Filmed in Arcadia and Surrounding Communities

2009-11-21T13:48:00.000-08:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "A Brief Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting"-September 2009

2009-09-17T15:43:00.001-07:00

The Brush Painting and Calligraphy of Master Tam Opening Reception-August 29

2009-09-17T15:41:00.000-07:00

Back to School Blast

2009-08-21T12:55:00.001-07:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce: 75 Years Shaping and Promoting Arcadia"

2009-07-17T09:33:00.001-07:00

Speakers Kevin Zimmerman (President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce) and Beth Costanza (Executive Director of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce)

Speaker Carol Libby (Historical Society Board Member)

Summertime Celebration

2009-06-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

Families participated in activities celebrating life during the 1950s. One of these activities included making their own Mr. Potato Head the old-fashioned way, using real potatoes!

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "The Cultural Landscape of Rancho Santa Anita" by Mitchell Bishop

2009-06-24T08:53:00.000-07:00

Mitchell Bishop, Historic Curator of the Los Angeles County Arboretum

"Arcadia Through The Ages", Annual Arcadia High School Honor History Exhibit

2009-06-06T13:09:00.001-07:00

Oliver Beckwith, AHS honors history teacher giving speech to his students and guests who were interviewed.

Alan Chow, IT for the City of Arcadia

Arcadia Juried Photography Contest and Exhibition

2009-06-06T12:49:00.000-07:00

From left to right: John Zhuang Ting Fang (Judge), Lloyd K. Fujiwara (Judge), Carolyn Garner-Reagan (Director of Library and Museum Services), Iris Chen (Young Adult Volunteer & Co-Curator), Dana Dunn (Curator)

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "Arcadia Life in the 1920s", by Roberta Ramsell

2009-05-21T15:15:00.000-07:00

Kathy Kredel Nursery School

2009-05-06T14:49:00.000-07:00

Hopping Into Spring Festival

2009-04-28T11:19:00.001-07:00

"Honorable Mention: Mayors of Arcadia" exhibit

2009-04-22T13:14:00.001-07:00

"History Lives Here" exhibit

2009-04-22T13:10:00.000-07:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "Arcadia Street Names and Their Origins", by Carol Libby (4/16/2009)

2009-04-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: "Building a Sense of Community in a Changing Community", by Gary Kovacic (3/19/2009)

2009-04-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

Inventor for a Day Family Fun Day (2/21/2009)

2009-04-16T15:31:00.001-07:00

Night at the Musuem (2/20/2009)

2009-04-16T14:54:00.000-07:00

The Museum collaborated with the Community Center's "Kid's Night Out" program. Approximately 70 children had the opportunity to visit the Museum and participate in a scavenger hunt.

The Artwork of Walter McNall Exhibit

2009-03-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Exhibit

2009-02-13T10:17:00.000-08:00

Showing through March 28, 2009!

Tongva Exhbit Opening

2008-09-27T11:45:00.000-07:00

Tongva: Our Voice, Our History, Our People

Emerged in cultural history and remarkable ceremonial traditions, the Tongva Tribe gave the Museum and the visitors an insight on the history of the Tongva Tribe, following a stellar performance. There were even tables set up full of things you could purchase—from handmade Dream Catchers to handmade Tongva instruments. Those in attendance heard wonderful stories that filled our hearts with warmth. The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is proud to display such a wonderful exhibition of the Tongva Tribe. With every single seat filled with visitors, the opening was clearly a triumph!

Old Fashioned Fun & Games !

2008-08-15T08:32:00.000-07:00

Our latest Family Fun Day turned out to be a succcess! With ice cream and old - fashioned games, the local children separated from their beloved television and video games and explored some of the old-fashioned games, ranging from Jacks to Simon Says. They got to make ice cream simply by using two ziploc bags, ice, and some simple ingredients! With a quick 5 minute shake -- TA-DA! -- home made ice cream, or shall I say museum made ice cream at your fingertips. After a tedious, but rewarding shaking "workout", the children were led to a table full of various toppings in which they used their imagination to create their one of a kind ice cream.

Museum Blog maintained by Emily Khuu, young adult volunteer

Fearless Fire Fighters!

2008-07-12T13:46:00.000-07:00

On July 12, 2008, the Arcadia Historical Museum welcomed some local Arcadia firefighters and their little red engines – or shall I say BIG fire engines to enlighten the public about some amazing firefighter facts. They even brought a paramedic and explained the purpose of the tools and how they were used. Some of the firefighters have to carry a whopping 140 pounds of equipment when they are fighting fires, and it only takes them about a minute to put it on. The kids and adults were able to explore some of the gear both visually and hands-on. The firemen even brought an antique fire truck that is steam powered. The kids got to make some crafts which included firefighter buttons, a firefighter dog and much more. We sure are grateful to have such wonderful firefighters serving our community—acting as both mentors and heroes.

(above) 1926 Antique Fire Engine - still operating

(above) Kids posing with the Antique Fire engine

One of our volunteers getting hands-on and tied up in one of the
many knots the firefighters have to learn

Annual Egg Decorating

2008-03-20T15:13:00.000-07:00

What a blast!

On Saturday, the Museum held its 3rd Annual Egg Decorating Event. We painted, we glued, and we ran out of eggs!

Grand Opening, "Arcadia Snapshots" Exhibit

2008-02-03T06:37:00.000-08:00

We had a magnificent Grand Opening for our new exhibit “Arcadia Snapshots.” Gary Kovacic, editor of the book "Visions of Arcadia, A Centennial Anthology" and former Mayor of Arcadia was our guest speaker. Visitors listened to his presentation, walked around the new exhibit and enjoyed refreshments and conversation.

Chinese Brush Painting Class

2008-02-03T06:28:00.001-08:00

Master Tam's Chinese Brush Painting Class meets twice a week here at the museum. The class will be exhibiting their beautiful works of art in one of our exhibit galleries in September.

January Brown Bag Lunch Talk, Preserving Your Family Photographs

2008-02-03T06:23:00.000-08:00

Come and join the fun! We have lunch-time talks once a month.

New Curator

2008-01-18T16:10:00.001-08:00

On December 4, 2007 the museum welcomed a new Curator, Dana Dunn.Dana's hometown is San Diego, but has lived in the Los Angeles area for the last thirty years. She says that “southern California is my home, from Santa Barbara to San Diego and from the ocean to the Colorado River, and even beyond.” She has worked in museums and libraries for the last thirteen years with specialties in collections management, exhibits, and historical research. She received two Bachelor Degrees at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003, one in History and the other in Anthropology. Her Masters Degree, which she received in 2005, is in History with a specialization in Public History and Museum Curation from the University of California, Riverside. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in History, specializing in the Early Modern World, the West and the history of Native America. Her past experiences have been at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery and Western Hotel Museum, the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, the Fowler Museum of Cultural History at UCLA, Pechanga Cultural Resources, the Riverside Municipal Museum and the Palmdale City Library.Please stop by and say "hello!" Dana is very interested in the local history of Arcadia and looks forward to talking with people who have lived in Arcadia for a long time. She is working on presenting the public with some wonderful exhibits and programs on the rich history of Arcadia and her people, as well as working diligently to preserve our precious artifacts that tell our story here.Dana wishes to thank all of the people in Arcadia, the Friends of the Museum, Arcadia Historical Society members and the employees of the City Library and the City of Arcadia for their warm welcome and for helping to make her feel at home.

The Arcadia Historical Society Presents...."Courting Penelope"

2008-01-18T15:49:00.000-08:00

Come and join us at the Arcadia Community Center on Sunday January 20, 2008 for our general meeting and enjoy a Victorian vignette. Courting Penelope is the story of an 1870s whirlwind courtship - when Miss. Penelope Primrose stole the heart of Mr. W.P. Nichol IV.

....it will tickle your funny bone!

Preserving Your Family Photographs

2008-01-03T16:14:00.001-08:00

Brown Bag Talk
January 24, 2008 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Come and join us on your lunch break! Dana Dunn, Curator, will be talking about preserving your family photographs. Do you have an old photograph of your family in Arcadia? Bring it with you and we will discuss how to preserve these precious family memories.

Bring your own lunch or enjoy our pizza (first come, first served!). Please call 574-5440 to make a reservation. Space is limited.

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

The Museum will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1.

There's still time to come see the special exhibit of toys, which will be on display through January 5.

We wish you happiness and joy at this special time of the year.

7th Annual Holiday Ornament Making Workshop

2007-12-13T12:51:00.000-08:00

This is the 7th time we've done this, and I sure think we did a great job! We had a total of about 530 visitors to this event. This Holiday Ornament Workshop is a wonderful Museum tradition. For the past two years, we've held the event in conjunction with the Snow Festival organized by the Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department. We all had fun painting pinecones, making pipecleaner candy canes, and cutting paper snowflakes. A couple popular craft stations were the Winter Wonderland (ornament made with inverted plastic cups!) and the Christmas Walnut Mice (using walnut shells). A BIG thank-you to all our absolutely incredible volunteers! You've made the day beyond successful!

Friends of the Museum Holiday Tea and Boutique

2007-12-13T12:16:00.000-08:00

Every year, the Friends of the Museum host a fundraising Holiday Tea and Boutique. Tasty treats with a hot cup of home-brewed cider welcomes visitors to join us for an afternoon of one-stop shopping.

A Good Old Tea Time with our Favorite Dolls!

2007-12-13T11:16:00.000-08:00

Have you ever had pretend tea with your favorite bear or doll? At the Museum, we hosted a wonderful afternoon of REAL tea, scones, strawberries with Raggedy Ann. We had hostesses at each table talking about the history of Raggedy Ann and Andy. Guests enjoyed their tea, with their very own teacups brought from home. They also got to learn about tea manners and making cootie catchers, oh and cute Raggedy Ann and Andy crafts too! It was just a tea-rrific afternoon!

Historic Dolls Now on Exhibit

2007-12-12T16:05:00.000-08:00

If you have fond memories of spending an afternoon with your favorite doll, you will enjoy visiting the Arcadia Historical Museum during its annual toy exhibit now through January 5, 2008. You may even see a favorite doll from your childhood!

For a preview of the exhibit, check out the great photos that appeared in today's Pasadena Star-News and San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Remember - admission to the Museum is always free!

Update on Getting to the Museum on Saturday

2007-11-16T14:53:00.000-08:00

This just in! More details about the Saturday, November 17th street closures to help you better plan for your trip to the Museum!!

Baldwin closed completely from 8:30 to approx. 1:00 p.m.
Huntington to Camino Real closed same times as above
Duarte from Golden West to El Monte same times as above
Campus closed completely from 6:00 a.m. to approx. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Huntington Drive will be diverted and there may be slow flow early in the morning.

Saturday at the Museum

2007-11-16T11:12:00.000-08:00

Getting to the Museum may be a little challenging this weekend because it's time once again for the 54th Arcadia Festival of Bands, which starts at 8:30 a.m. Some streets will be closed but don't let that stop you from enjoying the final days of the exhibit "Back to School—First Avenue Celebrates 100 Years", which closes on Nov. 21, 2007 or seeing the newest exhibit "Discover the History of Dolls" on exhibit now through Jan. 5, 2008.

To help you navigate, here's a map of the street closures:

Celebrate First Avenue's 100th Birthday!

2007-09-21T11:13:00.000-07:00

For 100 years, Arcadia’s children have walked the halls of First Avenue School. Now you can relive this history by coming to the Museum for its latest exhibit, which celebrates the 100th Birthday of this school. Featuring class pictures and a historical timeline, this exhibition showcases the story of this school and the impact it has had on the community.

Share your memories and your favorite nickname for the school with future Museum visitors by writing on our message board. This exhibit will be on display through November 21.

Make Your Own Peacock Feather Jewelry

2007-08-15T14:00:00.001-07:00

Peacock Feather Earrings -- would you like to make a pair?

Make Your Own Peacock Feather Jewelry

2007-08-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

Peacock Feather Earrings -- would you like to make a pair?

2007-08-15T13:55:00.000-07:00

Ms. Street reading a peacock story, with our peacock puppet (sitting on the side) to children and parents.

2007-08-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

Look what I've made!

2007-08-15T13:52:00.001-07:00

Galore of jewelry you can make with peacock feathers!

Make Your Own Ice-cream

2007-08-15T13:40:00.000-07:00

Kate and Jaye showing a simple craft to help the kids remember how the ice-cream was made, so that they can do the same at home!

2007-08-15T13:34:00.000-07:00

Ezra, our Getty Intern showing how a hand-crank ice-cream maker works. In 2 hours, he churned about a gallon of ice-cream! He definitely worked out his muscles!

2007-08-15T13:31:00.000-07:00

The purpose of vanilla ice-cream is... to have TOPPINGS! Here's our toppings station with Ruth!

2007-08-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

Look! This is what you get after 30mins of rolling the ball! ICE-CREAM!

2007-08-15T13:15:00.000-07:00

Did you know that you can make ice-cream by rolling one of these balls?

Make Your Own Soda Pop

2007-08-07T17:39:00.000-07:00

Carbonation Station... This is where you get all the bubbles for your soda pop!

2007-08-07T17:37:00.000-07:00

Flavor Station! Come and try!

Make Your Own Butter

2007-08-07T17:32:00.000-07:00

"Washing" the Butter

2007-08-07T17:21:00.001-07:00

"This sure brings back a lot of memories!"

2007-08-07T17:12:00.000-07:00

Shaking up butter, for all ages!

Flurry of Activities

2007-08-07T16:35:00.000-07:00

Writing with Quill Pens

The Museum just ended a busy summer of Make-Your-Own activities. The events were very well-received, and we had many repeat visitors! Thank you for your support!

We started with Make-Your-Own Ink, to butter, to soda pop, to ice-cream, to peacock feather jewelry, and lastly, candy!

We are tremendously grateful to our group of faithful and hardworking volunteers who cut, rolled, shook, cooked, and wove throughout the summer! You are awesome!

July Brown Bag Lunch Talk Features Sandy Snider

2007-07-16T10:22:00.000-07:00

Come to the Museum on Thursday, July 19 from noon to 12:30 p.m. for the July Brown Bag Lunch Talk! This talk is specially designed for all who work near the Museum to come and enjoy a unique 20-minute talk about exciting moments in Arcadia’s history. Sandy Snider, author of Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet, will ask the question, “Whose Adobe is it Really?” Come learn about the history of the Hugo Reid Adobe and who really lived in this iconic building in Arcadia history.

Bring your own brown bag lunch or enjoy free pizza (first-come-first-serve). Reservations are not necessary, but space for the talk is limited to a first-come-first-serve basis.

From Pizza to Ice Cream

2007-06-18T17:06:00.001-07:00

Coming up this week at the Museum are two events you won't want to miss!

Come to the Museum on Thursday, June 21 from noon to 12:30 p.m. for the first summer Brown Bag Lunch Talk! This talk is specially designed for all who work near the Museum to come and enjoy a unique 20-minute talk about exciting moments in Arcadia’s history. On June 21, Museum Docent Mickey Ball will talk about the “Romances of the San Gabriel Valley”. Bring your own brown bag lunch or enjoy free pizza (first-come-first-serve) on the Museum Patio. Reservations are not necessary, but space for the talk is limited to a first-come-first-serve basis.

Nothing is better than a cool scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day! Come to Museum for an old-fashioned ice cream social on Saturday, June 23 from noon to 2 p.m. and make your own homemade ice cream. This is a free, drop-in program for the entire family to enjoy; children should not be left unattended. No reservations are needed.

Learn How to Make Your Own Butter!

2007-05-09T10:52:00.000-07:00

Did you know that a marble can help you make butter? Come to the Museum on Saturday, May 26, 2007 from Noon to 2 p.m. and learn how to use a marble and about other old fashioned butter making tools. Try your hand at a butter churn and see how long it takes to make your own sweet-cream butter. This is a free, drop-in program for the entire family to enjoy; children should not be left unattended. No reservations needed.

Art in Arcadia Exhibit Now Open

2007-04-12T13:29:00.000-07:00

The Museum's newest exhibit, Art in Arcadia, will be on display through May 31st and features many beautiful renderings of Arcadia’s historic landmarks and picturesque landscape. Museumgoers will enjoy viewing various artists’ interpretations of Arcadia’s familiar sights. Historic photographs of the sites will also be on display.

Lunch at the Museum!

2007-02-09T09:25:00.000-08:00

Do you work in or around Arcadia? Do something fun and different on your lunch hour by coming to the Museum on Thursdays, February 15 and March 15 from noon to 12:30 p.m. for the new Brown Bag Lunch Talks. These are specially designed for all who work near the Museum to enjoy a unique 20-minute tour of the special exhibition Morning Rhapsody. Bring your own brown bag lunch or enjoy free pizza (first-come-first-serve) on the Museum Patio. Come to one or both — each talk will be different! Reservations are not necessary, but space for the talk is limited to a first-come-first-serve basis. Need more info? Call the Museum at 574-5440.

Morning Rhapsody: A Photo Exhibition

2007-01-02T14:44:00.000-08:00

Photographer, singer, writer, actor and composer, Karen Davis, captures behind-the-scenes moments at Santa Anita racetrack in the early mornings. Juan Reviriego, trainer, praises, “I have trained racehorses all over the world, and I have never before seen such a passionate tribute to thoroughbred and track as this original and astonishing treasure.”

Don't miss the opportunity to see this stunning collection of photographs, which will be on display from January 6 – March 28, 2007. For information about related events, check out page 17 of the City's Winter Recreation, Library, and Museum brochure.

Holiday Hours

2006-12-13T10:07:00.000-08:00

The Museum will be closed December 23-25 and again from December 30-January 1.

Happy holidays!

Annual Holiday Ornament Workshop

2006-12-05T14:40:00.000-08:00

Visit the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum on Saturday, December 9 from noon to 2 p.m. for its sixth annual Holiday Ornament Workshop. You’ll get to make holiday ornaments of all shapes and colors. Bring your imagination! This program is free and no registration is required.

New Exhibit: The History of Toys and Games

2006-11-06T16:30:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered how your favorite childhood toy was created? Come to the Museum from November 15, 2006 - January 17, 2007 to see a display of vintage toys. You may just see a toy from your youth!

In conjunction with this exhibit, the Museum will be holding a Family Fun Day Toy Making Workshop on Saturday, November 18 from noon to 2 p.m. Children and adults will have an opportunity to make some simple toys that bring great fun!

5th Birthday Carnival on October 28th

2006-10-19T15:57:00.000-07:00

Come celebrate the Museum's 5th birthday at a free, special Birthday Carnival on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a bounce house, face painting, carnival games with prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, and birthday cupcakes! And don’t forget to come inside the Museum to see its treasures, including a special exhibit with photographic highlights of the past five years and photographs of museums from Arcadia’s past. Learn about the first museum in Arcadia and the community’s contribution to the preservation of Arcadia’s heritage.

CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT ARCADIA MUSEUM

2006-10-06T14:31:00.000-07:00

From October 9 to November 10, the Museum will have on display a small collection of figurines associated with Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a festive holiday celebrated in Mexico. Generally celebrated on November 2, families gather together for Dia de los Muertos to honor ancestors and deceased loved ones. Some of the festivities associated with this celebration include: creating an altar or ofrenda, painting and cleaning graves; as well as, making and enjoying great feasts.

On Saturday, October 14 from noon to 2 p.m. families will also have an opportunity to learn more about this festive celebration when the Museum presents a special Family Fun Day Workshop. An artisan will be on hand to teach participants how to make and decorate sugar skulls. Visitors will have the opportunity to make fun and exciting crafts, including mask decorating and making paper marigolds. Visitors will be invited to write special messages to their loved ones on these flowers, which will be put on display.

The Arcadia Historical Museum is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind the Community Center. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free.

We're Celebrating Our Fifth Birthday!

2006-08-31T11:48:00.000-07:00

The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary with a special exhibit with photographic highlights of its first five years. This exhibit will be on display from September 2 through October 14, 2006.

The exhibit will also include photographs of museums from Arcadia’s past, including the Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum (shown in photo), which came to Arcadia in 1935 and was located on a 6-acre lot on Huntington Drive at Colorado Place. The exhibit will also feature information about the first museum in Arcadia and the community’s contributions to the preservation of Arcadia’s heritage.

The Museum Is Cool!

2006-08-04T16:05:00.000-07:00

Need a cool spot to go to that is both entertaining and free? Then come to the Arcadia Historical Museum any time Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Admission is always free and there are interesting permanent exhibits, as well as a special exhibit entitled the "Arcadia Immigrant Experience" on display now through August 25th. Using the techniques of oral historians, the students of Oliver Beckwith's Arcadia High School Advanced Placement U.S. History class created an exhibit that tells some of the stories of Arcadia's immigrants.

Family Fun Day - Learn to Draw a Peacock

2006-06-30T15:43:00.000-07:00

If Lucky Baldwin had been president, perhaps he would have declared a month-long celebration for Arcadia’s peacocks since he imported the first peacocks from India in the 1880s. Not wanting to wait for an official declaration, the Museum is celebrating these beautiful birds with a fun event on Saturday, July 8 from noon to 2 p.m.

Children ages 6 and up will learn step by step how to draw a majestic peacock. This event is free, but registration is required due to limited space and supplies. To register, please call the Museum at (626) 574-5440.

Great Job!

2006-06-17T19:18:00.000-07:00

Graduation
June 16, 2006

Alycia and I were honored to be invited to Kiev and Venus' graduation at the Santa Anita Racetrack on June 16, 2006. With flowers in our hands and great excitement, we got to the graduation, following Venus' directions to sit where I thought she said she would be. To our SHOCK, there were 600 or so graduates were way down in the field while we were way UP there at the grandstand. They looked like just a tad bigger than ants!! We could hardly make out who's who. We kept looking for Venus. Of course, since it's been quite a few moons since we graduated, we totally forgot to make a plan to meet up with Kiev and Venus, and we didn't think to bring anyone's cellphone numbers. No luck as we strain our ears to hear the 4 announcers zipping through the names on the list simultaneously. So I started just taking random pictures, hoping that I can use the 12x zoom on my camera to start looking for Venus. Finally, we gave up. The next day, Kanny pointed out that we were actually sitting where Kiev was, and there he is in one of my random pictures! Sorry Venus! Congratulations to Kiev and Venus for being Gold Seal Graduates! Now we know, we'll be better next year for Kanny and Adam's graduation.

Taiko Drums

2006-06-17T18:48:00.000-07:00

Taiko Drumming Demonstration
May 13, 2006

Traditional Japanese art -- Taiko Drumming. Taiko, or "Big Drum" is the essence of a festival.

D for Docents and Deers

2006-06-17T18:07:00.000-07:00

D for Docents and Deers
May 2006

Docent-led experience for 3rd Graders visiting the Museum on school field trip.

Exhibitions and Events at the Museum

2006-06-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

Ancient Towns in Zhejiang Province --Exhibit, May 13 to June 14
Annual Antique and Collectibles Faire --June 3
Oral History Workshop -- June 10
Docent for a Day -- June 17
Family Tree Banner -- June 24
Peacock Drawing -- July 8
Peacock Safari -- July 22
Honoring All Who Served
Everything Peacock
Collections at the Museum