Riverside Museum Associates Events

03/03/2015

On March 4th at the Museum there will be a presentation titled, "The History and Future of the Trujillo Adobe". The Trujillo Adobe is the last structure remaining of twin communities that predate Riverside's founding in 1870. Trujillo family descendants will present the history and future plans for honoring La Placita in northern Riverside.

Again a reminder that the presentation will be next Wednesday at the Museum with refreshments starting at 9:30am followed by the formal program.

01/30/2015

Correction to post:

The lecture will be Feb 4th at 11:00.

Larry Burgess, Director Emeritus for the A.K. Public Library in Redlands, will be our guest speaker this month. The topic will be "An Inconvenient Legarcy: The Civil war final year 1865-2015. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War.

Our presenter started with the A.K. Library in 1972 and was later appointed Library Director in 1986. He announced his retirement in 2014.

We will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Library, due to museum renovations. Free parking will be in the garage next to the museum with validation or in the library parking lot on Lemon Street.

Looking forward to seeing you.

01/29/2015

Larry Burgess, Director Emeritus for the A.K. Public Library in Redlands, will be our guest speaker this month. The topic will be "An Inconvenient Legarcy: The Civil war final year 1865-2015. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War.

Our presenter started with the A.K. Library in 1972 and was later appointed Library Director in 1986. He announced his retirement in 2014.

We will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Library, due to museum renovations. Free parking will be in the garage next to the museum with validation or in the library parking lot on Lemon Street.

Looking forward to seeing you.

01/29/2015

On Saturday, January 21, 2015, Heritage House was a hive of activity with girls scouts harvesting our groves.
Local Girl Scout Troops 363, Janis Maggs leader, Troop 362 Leah Herman and Troop 51 Barbara Pepper in conjunction with Heritage House harvested 1391 pounds of citrus for Feeding America. This is the “Part of Gold” project by 12th grader Kaliko Dailey, Girl Scout Ambassador.
In addition 985 oranges were donated to Riverside’s State of the City address, which was held January 22, 2015.

01/29/2015

City of Riverside, CA - City Government

Save the Date: February 19th is the Day of Remembrance of
Japanese American Internment of WWII.

The Riverside Public Library and the Riverside Metropolitan Museum would like to invite you to “The American Dream Delayed: A Japanese-American Family’s Quest for Civil Rights.” Riverside’s Harada family won a landmark court decision that affirmed their right to purchase a home in the names of their American born children. Less than 30 years later, the Harada family members were forced to leave their homes and were scattered to Japanese-American internment camps during World War II.

Please join us for a panel discussion about the Harada’s experience. The program will feature Mark Rawitsch, author of The House on Lemon Street: Japanese Pioneers and the American Dream. The program is at the Main Library on 3581 Mission Inn Avenue on February 19th, at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.RiversideCA.gov/library

10/27/2014

It's not too late to reserve a spot for the field trip to The Center for Social Justice on 11-05. Contact Doris Ferguson at 951-826-5273

10/18/2014

Ready for a field trip???

Our November 5th lecture will take place at The Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties. The center is home to the Okubo Collection, which chronicles social rights and civil liberty experiences. The collection itself includes interactive didactic displays within the context of art, humanities, and social studies.

Reservations are required, contact Doris Ferguson at 951-780-5691

09/30/2014

Frank Teurlay, local historian, will share the rich history of Camp Anza.
A 1,200 acre staging and training facility for over 623,00 servicemen during WWII. Guests such as Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Lena Horn and Orson Welles visited the camp in it's heyday.
One of the last remaining buildings, The Officers Club, will renovated into housing for disabled service members and their families.
Please join us at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum, Wednesday, October 1, 2014, secoond floor. Refreshments will be served with the lecture starting at 10:00 am.

09/24/2014

Riverside Metropolitan Museum

Riverside Metropolitan Museum

Smithsonian Week, through the Riverside Metropolitan Musuem, is happening NOW!

09/24/2014

Exhibit Blessing is Thursday, Sept 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm, front steps of museum.

09/24/2014

Riverside Museum Associates Events

08/30/2014

Think Riverside was always desert? Come down and find out about our history!

Here’s your chance to learn basic fossil preparation methods from experts. Including this weekend and throughout the month of August, Museum volunteers Tom and Peggy Howe are inviting those with a serious interest to help them excavate late Ice Age fossil remains from blocks of rock and sediment recovered in Southern California. Tools will be provided. All you need to bring are patience and a keen eye for detail. Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

08/30/2014

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the history of Yosemite!

Join us for "Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit" Film Screening today at 3 pm in the John Muir Exhibit Gallery. This 25-minute documentary focuses on individuals and how their efforts laid the groundwork for Yosemite National Park including visionary Americans like Abraham Lincoln, Galen Clark, John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt. (Film Shows 3 pm Weekends, June 28 - Oct 26) No Charge.

08/23/2014

Did you know there were mastadons in Southern California? Come look for tusks and bones.

Here’s your chance to learn basic fossil preparation methods from experts. Including this weekend and throughout the month of August, Museum volunteers Tom and Peggy Howe are inviting those with a serious interest to help them excavate late Ice Age fossil remains from blocks of rock and sediment recovered in Southern California. Tools will be provided. All you need to bring are patience and a keen eye for detail. Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

08/15/2014

Like to dig in the dirt? Keen to identify fossils? Than this program is for you?

Here’s your chance to learn basic fossil preparation methods from experts. Including this weekend and throughout the month of August, Museum volunteers Tom and Peggy Howe are inviting those with a serious interest to help them excavate late Ice Age fossil remains from blocks of rock and sediment recovered in Southern California. Tools will be provided. All you need to bring are patience and a keen eye for detail. Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

08/15/2014

Museum of Riverside

Join us for "Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit" Film Screening today at 3 pm in the John Muir Exhibit Gallery. This 25-minute documentary focuses on individuals and how their efforts laid the groundwork for Yosemite National Park including visionary Americans like Abraham Lincoln, Galen Clark, John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt. (Film Shows 3 pm Weekends, June 28 - Oct 26) No Charge.

08/08/2014

Now showing on Saturday and Sunday in the John Muir exhibit at 3 pm

Join us for "Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit" Film Screening today at 3 pm in the John Muir Exhibit Gallery. This 25-minute documentary focuses on individuals and how their efforts laid the groundwork for Yosemite National Park including visionary Americans like Abraham Lincoln, Galen Clark, John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt. (Film Shows 3 pm Weekends, June 28 - Oct 26) No Charge.

08/08/2014

Looking to be a part of history, don't miss this opportunity

Here’s your chance to learn basic fossil preparation methods from experts. Including this weekend and throughout the month of August, Museum volunteers Tom and Peggy Howe are inviting those with a serious interest to help them excavate late Ice Age fossil remains from blocks of rock and sediment recovered in Southern California. Tools will be provided. All you need to bring are patience and a keen eye for detail. Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

08/01/2014

Don't miss this chance for this great play

Coming soon: Sumi’s House – August 1st & 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

The Box Riverside welcomes back a reprisal of Sumi’s House, a one-act play for all ages by Kate Anger.

Sumi Harada, a first generation Japanese-American, is not convinced her family’s story is a treasure worth sharing. The play chronicles the Harada family’s pioneering struggles in Riverside, California and was informed by Mark Rawitsch’s non-fiction book, The House on Lemon Street.

Tickets are $10 at the door or for Online ticket purchase
August 1 at 7:00 p.m.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/771912
August 2 at 7:00 p.m.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/771921

05/27/2014

Come to the Ice Cream Social on June 29th, 2014
12pm-4pm

05/23/2014

Only 2 days until the Chili Cook Off! Stop by our booth and get information about the Original Chili Queens and a free recipe.

05/12/2014

Mark your calendars for the 24th. Visit and support the RMA booth at the Chili Cook Off.

04/18/2014

The Tour and Taste was a hit again! Special thank you's to Heroe's Ddogs, Jammin Bread, Panera, El Torito, Tamale Factory, Back to the Grind, Cactus Cantina, McGraths Catering, Canyon Crest Country Club, Simple Simon's, ProAbition, Smokey Canyon BBQ, Table for TwoMezca Mexican, Mario's Place. With your continued support we are able to help preserve Riverside's past and present for the future.

04/15/2014

The winner of the trip for 2 to Hawaii, was Scott Blair. He is the assistant Fire Chief at Station 1. Hope his trip is good.

04/15/2014

Table for Two, always a favorite sets up.

04/14/2014

Special thanks to Vaughn Fahie for the wonderful entertainment.

04/13/2014

Make Cactus Cantina a stop this weekend and see Bobby Schmidt! So happy to have you here for your first year.

04/12/2014

The wine table was a popular spot on Thursday.

04/12/2014

Heroe's brought smoked brisket with grain mustard!! And the best beer. Visit them this weekend and thank them for their support.

04/12/2014

Thanks to Mezcal! Downtowns newest eatery.

04/11/2014

Wow! Tour and Taste was wonderful! Great food, wine, beer. Thank you to all who made it a success.

04/11/2014

Smokey Canyon BBQ brings desert!!

04/10/2014

Counting down! Doors open at 6 pm. Can't wait to see everyone!

04/10/2014

Tour & Taste

18th Annual Riverside Tour & Taste

Enjoy a delightful sampling of Riverside restaurants and soothing jazz sax by artist Vaughn D. Fahie.

Proceeds benefit Riverside Museum Associates and the Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Time: 6:00PM to 8:30PM
Cost: $40 per person.
For Reservations: Call 951-826-5273 for reservations.

04/09/2014

Harvesting citrus at the Heritage House. Donations made to Second Harvest Food Bank.