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SUMMARY:Searles Valley Historical Society Museums Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Most of these museums are “appointment only” but we’re in luck! We’ve made the arrangements to visit each of them. We’ll be visiting the Fire Museum\, History House\, Trona Railway Museum and Caboose\, Archives\, and the Old Guest House Museum. Docents will be on-hand at each location to guide us through their rich history and their exhibits. Want to peruse at your own pace? You can do that as well during the time we are at each area. \nOur journey will start at the Maturango Museum and we’ll drive over to Trona through Poison Canyon. By the way\, did you know that the “real name” of Poison Canyon is Salt Wells Canyon? \nWe’ll make a brief stop at the Trona Pinnacles turn off to view two monuments; John Searles’ Freight Wagon Route Monument and the Epsom Salts Monorail Monument. If you want to learn more about the Epsom Salts Monorail\, Maturango Museum has a great book on this subject as well as a great display in the Museum. \nFrom there we’ll continue to the Fire Museum. Inside this museum are two antique fire engines\, a 1924 Stutz and a 1938 Ahren-Fox. Displays in the Fire Museum include 20 photographs of major fires in Argus\, Borosolvay\, and Trona and other fire memorabilia. \nWe’ll then make a quick stop at the Trona Rest Stop to take care of business and proceed to the History House\, Caboose\, and Railway Museum. \nThe History House is one of the oldest residential houses in Trona (built around 1920) and is a treasure trove of items from yesteryear. The Trona Railway Museum displays artifacts from the Trona Railway and the Caboose will be open to those able to navigate the steep stairs to get in and out. \nBe sure to bring a picnic lunch. We’ll head over to the Archives when we are done at the History House. They have tables in the Archive building where we can eat our lunch. Before or after you eat your lunch\, you can peruse through the Archives. There is so much to see! If you prefer to eat at one of the local restaurants in Trona\, we’ll have a “meet time” at our final stop. \nAfter lunch we’ll head to our final stop\, the Old Guest House Museum. This building was built around 1917 and is one of the oldest buildings in Searles Valley. Originally it was built as four apartments and was remodeled as a guest house with twelve rooms for visitors to Trona. The twelve rooms show events in Searles Valley from the early mining days to present plant ownership. Since this is our final stop\, once you have finished viewing all the cool “stuff”\, you can head back\, we just ask that you let the Leader of the Field Trip know you are leaving. \n9am: meet at the Maturango Museum for check in. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver. Car caravan will be organized and for those that want to carpool\, we’ll figure it out there. \nThe cost is $35 for adult museum members ($60 for 2 adults)\, $40 adult non-members ($70 for 2). No Pets. Sign up at shop.maturango.org or come to the Gift Store. \nBe sure you have enough gas (less than 100 miles round trip)\, car and tires in good running order. \nUsual dress code for field trips applies: hat\, sunscreen\, comfortable walking shoes\, layered clothing\, water\, camera (although some of the buildings ask no photographs). It is better to have these items and not need them\, than need them and not have them. \nBring a picnic lunch to eat while we are at the Archives. \nCancellation Policy: If the Museum cancels your trip\, you will be given a full refund or you may transfer the money to a different trip. No cash refunds will be given if you cancel.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/searles-valley-historical-society-museums-field-trip/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events,Tours and Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T140000
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SUMMARY:Video Screening: Hidden Ridgecrest 7
DESCRIPTION:This upcoming video presentation features several engaging stories\, with the central narrative focusing on the history of local fire departments and the experience of serving as a volunteer firefighter. This primary story is inspired by the Historical Society publication by Tex Hoppus\, A History of Fire Stations in the Indian Wells Valley. \nIn addition to the main feature the program includes a few unexpected stories\, some even introduced by “surprise presenters.” \nThe video runs just under one hour. Producers Mark Pahuta and John Daly will be in attendance to offer brief remarks before the screening and to answer audience questions afterward. \nAdmission is free however\, seating is limited.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/video-screening-hidden-ridgecrest-7/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T220000
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SUMMARY:Annual Dinner and Auction 2025
DESCRIPTION:Maturango Museum 2025\nAnnual Auction and Dinner\nSaturday\, October 25\nKerr McGee Center\nDoors open at 4:30pm\nMake a difference…\nand have a great time doing it!\nSponsorships available!\nSponsor pamphlet Auction 2025x
URL:https://maturango.org/event/annual-dinner-and-auction/
LOCATION:Kerr McGee Center\, 100 W California Ave\,\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Tour weekend
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Art is not what you see\, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas \n  Join us for the Open Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, September 27 & 28\, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Discover the creativity of local artists in their own studios\, then see a special selection of their work featured in the Open Studio Tour Exhibit at the Museum (August 31 – October 27). Don’t miss the Artists’ Opening Reception on Sunday\, September 14\, from 2–4 pm\, where you can meet the artists and celebrate the start of this exciting showcase.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/open-studio-tour-weekend/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the September Equinox
DESCRIPTION:The September equinox is approaching! The word ‘equinox’ comes from the Latin words ‘aequus\,’ meaning equal\, and ‘nox\,’ meaning night. Therefore\, ‘equinox’ translates to ‘equal night’ in Latin\, symbolizing the nearly equal length of day and night. This marks the transition from longer summer days to shorter winter days for us in the Northern Hemisphere. Days from now until the winter solstice grow shorter each day\, and the nights grow longer. The winter solstice marks a turning point where the days begin to grow longer and the nights shorter. \nAt the Maturango Museum\, we enjoy celebrating the four times each year when the Earth and sun experience a special relationship: the equinoxes and solstices. This connection helps us stay in tune with the changing seasons. \nJoin us as we create celestial greeting cards in the style of “Junk Journaling”. A Junk Journal card is a handmade creation that uses various papers\, pockets\, and tags to craft an engaging greeting card with spaces to tuck in a handmade note or greeting. Arrive by 10am to give yourself plenty of time to explore the different options available for your card-making experience. \nAs a bonus\, the China Lake Astronomical Society may bring their solar scopes for visitors to view the sun safely. Members’ participation depends on their schedule and the weather.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/celebration-of-the-september-equinox/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum Coso Room\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Artist’s Group Exhibit Opening Reception
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URL:https://maturango.org/event/open-studio-artists-group-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum Coso Room\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Free Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Free Second Saturday will feature guest presenters Mike and Linda Thompson\, sharing the art of flintknapping. Mike\, an accomplished flintknapper\, will display some of the remarkable points he has created. Following the demonstration\, participants will have the opportunity to craft their own arrowheads using Sculpey polymer clay\, attach them to small shafts\, and decorate their creations.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/free-second-saturday/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum Coso Room\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T170000
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of Bodie State Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:The Maturango Museum has arranged for a very special private tour of Bodie State Historical Park ghost town on Saturday July 20th by Chris Spiller\, a longtime Bodie volunteer and tour guide for the Bodie Foundation. We will meet in the Bodie parking lot at 10:00 am and will begin a two-hour tour learning a bit of the history and some revealing stories of what life was like in a booming gold mining town at its peak and during the long decline into what is now a “ghost town”. At the conclusion of the town tour\, we will walk through the stamp mill learning firsthand how the gold was extracted from the rock. At the conclusion of the tour\, participants will have the remainder of the day to explore additional areas in and around Bodie with Gary Staab ( a former Park Aide) or on their own. \nParticipants should keep in mind that Bodie is a semi-arid at an elevation of 8\,400 and weather can be somewhat unpredictable with both heat and thundershowers all in the same day. It is best to dress in layers with sturdy walking/hiking shoes. Although Bodie sits in a bit of a basin\, about half the town lies on a slope\, including the Stamp mill. Be sure to bring ample water for this tour as there is no water available in the town. As with all eastern Sierra activities\, hats and sunscreen are also highly recommended as well as good sunglasses. \nDogs are permitted in town BUT ARE NOT allowed on the stamp mill tour. \nFrom U.S. 395\, State route 270 (7 miles south of Bridgeport) is the turn off for Bodie. Go east 10 miles where the pavement ends and continue 3 miles on a dirt/washboard road to Bodie. 4-wheel drive is not necessary\, but vehicles should be in good running order and tires in good condition. There are no services in Bodie\, so be sure to come with a full tank of gas (or charged battery) and bring your lunch. Picnic tables are available on the far north side of town. \nMotel accommodation may be available in most of the communities from Mammoth Lakes to Bridgeport\, but reservations made in advance are strongly recommended. \nYour online ticket purchase ($170 members\, $225 non-members) includes a donation to The Bodie Foundation. The Museum fee does not include the State Park entry fee for Bodie. That fee is $8.00 per person and be advised Bodie does not accept any kind of federal or state park passes. This tour is limited to 20 guests.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/private-tour-of-bodie-state-historical-park-and-mono-lake-tufa-state-natural-preserve/
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CATEGORIES:Museum Events,Tours and Trips
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