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Postponed CAF SoCal Living History Presentation: Shot Down

CAF SoCal Aviation Museum 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo

Presentation: Shot Down, November 9, 2024 Come out and join us for our last presentation of the year:  Shot Down by Steve Snyder Author and speaker Steve Snyder’s father, Howard Snyder, was a B-17 pilot stationed in England during World War II.  On February 8, 1944, his plane was Shot Down over the French/Belgium border … Continued

Native American Heritage Month: Chumash Basketry Workshop at the Camarillo Library

Camarillo Public Library 4101 E. Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, CA, United States

Discover the art of Chumash basket weaving in this hands-on workshop celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Learn as we guide you through the traditional techniques used by the Chumash people. Participants will craft their own small basket while gaining insight into the cultural significance of this beautiful and functional art form. All materials provided. Suitable for adults … Continued

Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA, United States

For the first time, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library presents this world-class exhibition, featuring 8 authentic Dead Sea Scrolls and over 200 artifacts from the Second Temple period. As the premiere and only West Coast venue, we invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey through history. Our cutting-edge gallery showcases how 21st-century technology is unlocking the … Continued

CAF SoCal Living History Presentation: Spitfire 80th Birthday

CAF SoCal Aviation Museum 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo

February 1945, one of only 957 production Mk XIVs is delivered to number 33 Maintenance Unit at RAF Lyneham for combat preparations. Missing the war in Europe, serial number NH749 is assigned to the RAF Southeast Asia Command, ultimately being sold to the Indian Air Force in 1947. On Saturday February 22nd of this year, … Continued

Cesar Chavez: Life and Legacy in Ventura County

Camarillo Public Library 4101 E. Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, CA, United States

Join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Cesar Chavez. Guest speaker Professor Frank Barajas, from California State University Channel Islands, is a U.S. historian who specializes in the culture of Southern California. Barajas will give a presentation on the legacy of Cesar Chavez and his impact on Ventura County. This event is sponsored … Continued

We Remember: Ventura County to Vietnam and Back

John Spoor Broome Library One University Drive

Join us in commemorating a pivotal moment in history. April 30th marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. In honor of the men and women of Ventura County who served, fought, and died in the Vietnam War, the John Spoor Broome Library in partnership with George J. Sandoval and the Oxnard Film Society, presents … Continued

CAF SoCal Living History Presentation: Game of Drones

CAF SoCal Aviation Museum 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo

Saturday, June 28, we're honored to host author Rich Martindell for a presentation on his book, GAME OF DRONES! A former Air Force fighter pilot, Rich transitioned to “fly” MQ-9 Reaper drones, and captured in his book Game of Drones, his experiences and impressions along the way. He'll compare his experiences of flying the F-4 … Continued

Canceled B-17 Tours and Flights at CAF SoCal

CAF SoCal Aviation Museum 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo

B-17 IN CAMARILLO! CAF Airbase Arizona's “Sentimental Journey,” one of few airworthy examples of the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress of extensive WWII fame, will grace us with her presence near the end of September. Experience the rare opportunity to see (and FLY IN) this workhorse of the Allied strategic bombing campaign against the Axis, right … Continued

Protect Your Spirit: Visual Lexicons of Resistance

John Spoor Broome Library One University Drive

Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) will host Bay Area Xicanx artist and cultural worker Melanie Cervantes for a solo exhibition, “Protect Your Spirit: Visual Lexicons of Resistance,” from Oct. 23 through Dec. 12 in the second-floor gallery of the John Spoor Broome Library. An opening reception open to the public will be held Thursday, Oct. … Continued

20th Anniversary of the Air Force One Pavilion Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA, United States

On October 21, 2005, Mrs. Reagan, standing next to President and Mrs. George W. Bush, officially cut the ribbon marking the opening of the Air Force One Pavilion.  Since then, more than 6.5 million visitors have walked the same steps presidents once did—exploring Air Force One 27000, Marine One, and the Pavilion’s remarkable exhibits. To celebrate this … Continued

Holiday Dinner & Tour at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA, United States

Celebrate the magic of the season with family, friends, or colleagues at our annual Holiday Dinner and Tour. This festive evening includes a gourmet three-course holiday dinner served beneath the wings of Air Force One, accompanied by live entertainment and exclusive after-hours access to the Reagan Museum and our An American Christmas exhibit. Tours of the Museum, … Continued