MVC Community Altar
In celebration of Día de los Muertos, come visit the MVC Community Altar in the Plaza (100 E. Main St., Ventura) now thru…
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Behind the Scenes in Hollywood with Ivor Davis: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
The Museum of Ventura County was thrilled to host MVC Members and Ventura County Author and New York Times Syndicate Showbiz writer Mr….
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MVC Insider Ep. 1 (Season 2) – Arte Forastero
Join us on Facebook Live for the Season 2 premiere of “MVC Insider” this Friday, October 23rd at 10am! Artists Emma Akmakdjian and…
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Hispanic Heritage Month “The Sanchez Family”
Concepción “Concha” Sanchez pulled this apron over her head when she went to work supporting her family. The Sanchez family migrated to the…
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Hispanic Heritage Month “Corrido”
A Corrido is a narrative song that relates the story or event of local community or national interest- a hero’s deeds, a bandit’s…
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Zoom Workshop: Creating Family Altars with Dr. Roberto Vargas
The Days of the Dead season is here! It’s time to honor the lives of our dearest departed and send them love. On…
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. Petra Pico, Chumash Basket Maker….
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Hispanic Heritage Month “Jose de la Rosa”
As we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, we bring you the stories and contributions made by our…
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Hispanic Heritage Month “Sanitary Bakery in Santa Paula”
As we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, we bring you the stories and contributions made by our…
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The Museum of Ventura County Receives NEH Grant
The Museum of Ventura County has received a Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Planning Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant…
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Hispanic Heritage Month “Wearing our Stories”
In 2009, the Museum of Ventura County mounted an exhibition called, “Wearing Our Stories: Costume and Cultural Identity in the Latino Community.” The…
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Día de los Muertos Community Altar
In celebration of Día de los Muertos, the Museum of Ventura County invites our community members to contribute mementos, photos, drawings, poetry, or…
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