Docent led public tours are available without appointment February through November, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 pm and year round by appointment. If you belong to a club or other group, you can make a reservation for a special group tour that will fit in with your schedule and special interests. Teachers and others working with youth groups are encouraged to schedule an interactive tour to help children learn about California history.
Rancho Camulos is a National Historic Landmark where the early Californio lifestyle is preserved in its original rural environment. What began as part of the 48,000 acre Mexican land grant, Rancho San Francisco, deeded to Antonio del Valle in 1839 is still a 1,800-acre working ranch. Rancho Camulos was also the setting for "Ramona," the 1884 novel by Helen Hunt Jackson that generated national interest in the history of Hispanic settlement in California and the impact on Native Americans. The museum is a 10-acre portion of the ranch where visitors view the 1853adobe, 1920 adobe, cocina, winery, chapel, schoolhouse, and beautiful grounds and then view the 1910 silent film “Ramona” that was filmed on location at Rancho Camulos. The suggested donation for the one- hour tours is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children and students. Private group tours and special events can also be arranged. The Museum is located on Highway 126, 10 miles west of the I-5 freeway in Piru. INFO: (805) 521-1501 or www.ranchocamulos.org
Rancho Camulos Museum National Historic Landmark Needs Docents / Volunteers
Become a part of where the history, myth and romance of Old California still linger. Lead tours or volunteer to assist with other museum activities depending on your interests and availability. Join us as we expand to meet the needs of our new Visitor Center. This is an opportunity to learn more about our local history and bring this experience alive for others. For more information about Rancho Camulos Museum visit www.ranchocamulos.org. Call the museum (805-521-1501) to sign up for this or future training or to get more information.
Spring Plein Air Artist’s Day May 19, 2009--8:00A.M. - 6:00P.M. . Artists are invited to spend the day at Rancho Camulos Museum to capture their impressions of the rancho on canvas, paper, film, and other media. Be inspired by the 1853adobe, newly restored exterior of the 1920 adobe, cocina, winery, chapel, schoolhouse, newly restored fountain, and beautiful grounds. The $20 fee includes lunch and beverages. Call the museum (805-521-1501) for reservations and additional information, or visit our website at www.ranchocamulos.org.