“Ramona Days” - OCTOBER 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Helen Hunt Jackson’s classic California novel, Ramona, comes to life at Rancho Camulos, a National Historic Landmark, fondly known as the “Home of Ramona” The 1884 book which is still in publication spawned the first California tourist boom, inspired several movies, plays, pageants, books, advertising spinoffs, and controversy. It is Helen Hunt Jackson’s birthday and we are celebrating all things Ramona. There will be FREE admission, parking and activities for all ages: Living history, drama and tales, historic displays and presentations, arts and crafts fair with demonstrations, music, dance, antique farm equipment, hayrides, animal encounters, food, museum and garden tours, unique shopping opportunities, free children’s activities and more. There will be entertainment throughout the day including Ramona play scenes performed by the Hemet cast, performances by Los Californios, and the Inlakech Cultural Center Musicians and Ballet Folklorico. View Griffith’s 1910 silent film starring Mary Pickford shot on location at Camulos and listen to contemporary accounts of life in the Santa Clara River Valley. Proceeds from raffle, membership, sponsorship, and free will donations will benefit nonprofit Museum’s preservation, restoration & education efforts. Come in costume and character if you choose. Bring your Ramona memorabilia for “Show and Tell”. A unique event not to be missed! Check www.ranchcamulos.org for details. The Museum is located on Highway 126, 2 miles East of Piru, Ca. Phone 805-521-1501 Note: Contact us regarding sponsorship, volunteer, vendor, and exhibit opportunities.
SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR FEATURES
Rancho Camulos Museum – the little museum that could
Hemet Ramona play cast returns to the Home of Ramona
All things Ramona: the books, the movies, the plays, and the memorabilia
Ramona Memories – Ramona Day’s participant Dydia Delyser’s book on the impact of Ramona on Tourism and the shaping of Southern California
Rancho Camulos Coloring Book – Talented Canyon Country Teen’s contribution to National Historic Landmark
You’ve heard of Helen Hunt and Janet Jackson; now learn about Helen Hunt Jackson, a remarkable American Women.
Ramona Day’s – History can be fun especially if you come in costume and character and participate in “Show and Tell”
Rancho Camulos Museum Contact Information
5164 East Telegraph Road / P.O. Box 308, Piru CA 93040
(805) 521-1501
On Highway 126, 2 miles East of Piru and 10 miles West of the I-5 at Santa Clarita
www.ranchocamulos.org / ranchocamulos@earthlink.net
