Hay Loaders helped to harvest alfalfa hay in Ventura County. Alfalfa was a popular crop in the area because despite the improvement of…

Today, we recognize and thank all veterans of all branches for their sacrifice and bravery. Happy Veterans Day! At the end of World…

This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re traveling back to 1930 when a group of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters came to help in the parish…

Join us on Facebook Live for the next episode of “MVC Insider” this Friday, November 6, 2020 at 9am! Krystell Jimenez, Project Archivist,…

In celebration of Día de los Muertos, come visit the MVC Community Altar in the Plaza (100 E. Main St., Ventura) now thru…

Concepción “Concha” Sanchez pulled this apron over her head when she went to work supporting her family. The Sanchez family migrated to the…

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…

Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. Petra Pico, Chumash Basket Maker….

As we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, we bring you the stories and contributions made by our…

As we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, we bring you the stories and contributions made by our…

In 2009, the Museum of Ventura County mounted an exhibition called, “Wearing Our Stories: Costume and Cultural Identity in the Latino Community.” The…

On January 24, 1848, James Marshall plucked a gold nugget out of the American River while helping John Sutter build his sawmill. So,…