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Rancho Camulos Days
By Anonymous — Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
Three Ramona silent films will highlight a weekend celebration of 19th century rancho life at Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark. Saturday night November 7 enjoy "Ramona Movie Night" with a candlelight dinner in the 1852 adobe followed by two movies filmed at Camulos, the 1910 Mary Pickford and a rare clip from the "lost " 1916 Adda Gleason epic. The 1910 movie is believed to be the first film shot in the Santa Clarita River Valley while the 1916 film was a three hour innovative extravaganza. Hugh Munro Neely internationally recognized silent film historian will lead a panel discussion that will include Patricia Clark Doerner whose family's Casitas Springs ranch was the primary location for the 1916 film. Reservations are required. The $50 donation for this extraordinary evening fundraiser includes museum membership. On Sunday afternoon, November 8 experience 19th century rancho life at "Rancho Camulos Days ". Enjoy historical reenactments, displays, tours, children's hands on rancho activities , regional museum exhibits, food and other opportunities. For example, meet Evie Ybarra , author of Legendary Locals of Filmore or hear your own voice using a replica of Thomas Edison's first recording device. At 3:30 watch the recently recovered and restored The suggested donation for "Rancho Camulos Days" is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Details about the weekend actives , reservation information and additional information about the non-profit Rancho Camulos Museum and the National Historic Landmark can be found at www.ranchocamulos.org. The museum is |
