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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 … 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

An American Christmas at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

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

Guests will enjoy a tour through our winter wonderland featuring 26 trees decorated to celebrate the defining moments of America’s road to greatness, from the Revolutionary Era to today. Each tree reflects the life and times of American society and culture during each decade between 1770 and 2020 and beyond, thus tracing the evolution of … 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 … Continued

Holiday Lunch & Tour at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

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

Join us for an elegant afternoon featuring a gourmet holiday meal specially crafted by our Presidential Chef, followed by a delectable dessert. Delight in a special performance of The Nutcracker by Dance … Continued

Menorah Lighting at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

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

Please join us at the Reagan Library for an outdoor Hanukkah celebration. The program will include the official lighting of a Menorah. The program also includes crafts for children, live music, and doughnuts (while supplies last). There is no cost to attend this event. Please note that the Reagan Library and Museum closes at 5:00 … Continued

New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

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

Ring in the New Year at the Reagan Library’s Signature Celebration. Celebrate in style at our annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, held beneath the iconic wings of Air Force One. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring a gourmet dinner, a midnight champagne toast, and a festive array of party favors—including hats, horns, streamers, and more. Guests … Continued

Camarillo Ranch Tea: Isabel Camarillo Exhibit Grand Opening

Camarillo Ranch House 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, CA, United States

Tickets on sale! Get a sneak preview of our newest exhibit and enjoy tea at the ranch! The Camarillo Ranch House just got a whole lot more amazing! We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new exhibit, Isabel Camarillo. Dive into the world of the matriarch of the Camarillo Family and learn more … Continued

CAF SoCal Living History Presentation: Crosby’s Curse

CAF SoCal Aviation Museum 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo

January 24 at 11 AM, join us as we host author Russell Low for a discussion of his book Crosby’s Curse!Set in the Southwest Pacific in WWII, they were young boys, flying untested B-24 Liberators into battle off dirt runways after a few short weeks of training against a tenacious enemy. Nothing in their training … Continued

Black History Month: African American Voices from Ventura County’s Past

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

Ventura County Museum Research Library docent and researcher Andy Ludlum presents the stories of early Black Ventura County residents, with historical photographs and audio from the Museum of Ventura County's oral history archive.