Ramona Days at Rancho Camulos
By Anonymous — Monday, August 13th, 2012
Ramona Comes Home Again
Performances by the core cast and dancers from the world famous Hemet Ramona Outdoor Play will highlight the fifth annual “Ramona Days” –September 29, 10AM-4PM at Rancho Camulos Museum National Historic Landmark , Piru, CA. Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1884 classic California novel, Ramona, will come to life at the “Home of Ramona” as we celebrate all things Ramona. In addition to seeing vignettes from the play (11:00, 1:00, and 3:00), visitors can watch the 1910 Mary Pickford movie filmed on location at Camulos, view unique memorabilia and historic displays, experience living history and attend presentations by Ramona experts such as “Ramona Memories “ author Dydia DeLyser, Ramona pageant historian Phil Brigandi, and film maker Hugh Munro Neely. Learn the art of flamenco with Sakai Flamenco and Linda “La Matadora“Andrade. There will also be food, music, a used book sale, art and craft sales and demonstrations, original artwork by local artists, museum and garden tours, free children’s activities and more. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume and character for a fun experience. View the 2009 event filmed for Roger Martin’s Out and About series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UmGbXwCMao . In order to encourage wide community participation, admission fees are reasonable with advance tickets for $5, and gate admission $10. Children aged 12 and under will be free. Advance tickets are now available in person at our gift shop, via email, phone, mail, and at will call. Additional details will be posted at www.ranchocamulos.org / 805-521-1501 as available. Vendor, volunteer, and sponsorship opportunities are also available for this unique event. All proceeds benefit the historical preservation, restoration, and educational efforts of this 501(c) 3 museum. Rancho Camulos is located on HWY 126, 2 miles East of Piru / 10 miles west of the I-5 Newhall Ranch Road exit. SHORT PROMOS “Ramona Days” – September 29, 10-4: Rancho Camulos Museum, Piru. Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel comes to life at the “Home of Ramona”. Celebrate all things Ramona: Hemet play, 1910 Pickford movie, memorabilia, living history, presentations, music, traditional and Flamenco dance, vendors, book sale, children’s activities, etc. Advance Tickets: $5 / Gate: $10/ age 12 and under free. Details at www.ranchocamulos.org / 805-521-1501 Phone - 805-521-1501 / Email – info@ranchocamulos.org / Mail Check - Will Call |