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RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM
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RCM ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONES IN 2017
Artifacts from RCM's New Library Opens in Newly
Rancho Camu/os
are prominently Renovated Small Adobe
featured in "Many
Voices One Nation," After more
a new exhibit at than a decade
the Smithsonian's of hard work
National Museum by volunteers
of American and generous
History, that donors, RCM's
debuted in June small adobe,
2017. A large which was nearly
wooden cross
from the rancho's destroyed in the
chapel garden, a 1994 Northridge
red glass sacred earthquake,
heart from the has once again
Camulos chapel, opened its doors
and a mortar and to the public.
pestle attributed In addition to
to the Tataviam Introducing visitors to RCM's new research making the
Native American library, which houses books and archival
people, who worked manuscripts relevant to Camulos and Southern 1920 building
at Camu/os - tell California history structurally
the story of the sound, restoring
de/ Valle family its electricity, putting in a new septic and plumbing system,
in Southern painting the interiors and restoring the building's original
California. The artifacts from Rancho Camulos are expected to be on beautiful hardwood floors, the small adobe is ready for visitors
display for three years or more. and now also houses RCM's new research library. A dedication
and ribbon cutting celebration was hosted in June.
Smithsonian Features RCM Artifacts
The new library represents a major achievement in the
In early October, a group of museum members, docents and museum's history. In addition to an excellent collection of
board members traveled to Washington, D.C. to see NMAH's books on Southern California and rancho period history, the
"Many Voices One Nation" exhibit. Seeing the striking exhibit library will give patrons access to the museum's archives,
sharing the Camulos story was "exciting and a great honor," including early letters, business records, photographs and
according to museum director Susan Falck. "We are so pleased maps of Rancho Camulos, some dating back to the early
that the many visitors viewing this great exhibit that recognizes 1800s. The library is open to visitors the first Sunday of every
how diversity shaped our nation's history will learn something month, February - November, 1 - 4 p.m. and by appointment.
about Rancho Camulos located more than 2,700 miles away. To learn more about visiting the library and its holdings call
We encourage anyone visiting Washington to stop by 805-521-1501. Plans are in the works to use the building as
the National Museum of American History to see this the museum's new visitor's center in early 2018, and to
excellent exhibit." stage future exhibits and lectures relevant to Camulos and
local history.