THE 2020 MOULTON ROUNDUP

MOULTON MUSEUM

WE STRIVE TO GROW OUR HERITAGE, COMMUNITY, PHILANTHROPY.

Opening Summer 2021

Our core values are reflected in our archives, exhibits, educational programs, and partnerships.

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Maxwell, California

Moulton Roundup

In these times, family and friends are more important than ever. For over a century, the Moulton family has been gathering, working their cattle and building community just like they used to do on the Moulton Ranch during the ranching period of Orange County. At Moulton Museum we hope to tell the stories and share the traditions that bring us all together, connect us to our past and keep our community spirit alive into the future. Enjoy the video from our latest round-up held in Maxwell, CA earlier this year.

Watch our 10 minute film about this historic event.

One of the original FOUNDERS of Orange County

Lewis Fenno Moulton & Nellie Gail Moulton

The Moulton Ranch was established by Lewis Fenno Moulton. He was a twenty year old Bostonian who learned to run a ranching operation by working at Rancho San Joaquin starting in 1874.

According to Louise Moulton Hanson, “In 1881 he bought Jonathan Bacon’s band of sheep and rented his 1,600 acres.” Lewis F. Moulton and Company was established with Jean Pierre Daguerre, a Basque sheepherder, in 1874.

On April 29, 1884 Lewis leased “17,000 acres, from Cyrus Rawson” (2018.43) which was a part of Rancho Niguel, a Mexican land grant once owned by Juan Avila.

Throughout the years, Lewis purchased 21,723 acres which became the Moulton Ranch. Today, the land comprises much of Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and Aliso Viejo. We aim to work with these cities to provide them with their heritage and preserve the past. Together we can educate the communities by exhibiting their history at the Moulton Museum.

Cities Incorporated from Moulton Ranch

Laguna Niguel

Acquired: 1959 by the Laguna Niguel Corporation Incorporated‎: ‎December 1, 1989

City's History

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Laguna Woods

Acquired: 1963 by Ross Cortese as Leisure World Incorporated: March 24, 1999

City's History

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Laguna Hills

Subdivided in the early 1960s from the Moulton Ranch Incorporated: December 20, 1991

City's History

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Aliso Viejo

Acquired: 1976 by the Mission Viejo Company Incorporated: July 1, 2001

City's History

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Dana Point

Acquisition: Early 1960s by Avco Community Incorporated: January 1, 1989

City's History

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Laguna Beach

Incorporated: June 29, 1927

City's History

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Pioneers of Orange County

Before Orange County annexed from the Los Angeles county in August 1889, families resided here and developed a rich ecosystem of agriculture and commerce. Lewis F. Moulton arrived in 1874 at twenty years old.

PAST: Who is the Moulton Family

The family was established in 1908 when Lewis married Nellie. The had two daughters, Charlotte and Louise. Charlotte married Glenn and had three children. These are the decendants of these pioneers.

PRESENT: Moulton Museum by Moulton Co.

The museum's vast collection of personal papers, maps, photographs, slides, fine art, household furniture, home decor, to ranch equipment showcase daily life during the 19th and 20th century.

FUTURE: PLANS to Partner and Expand

Our community partnerships continue to expand our collections and interpretive plan. We hope to move into a larger facility to serve a larger audience and influence our interpretive plan.

ABOUT THE MOULTON FAMILY

Development of Moulton Ranch

OUR COLLECTION

Nellie Gail Paintings

EXHIBITIONS & Events

Witness History

March 13 - September 6th, 2020

Casa Romantica

415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

Who was Nellie Gail Moulton? Pioneer, Artist and so much more.

The opening reception has been postponed with a date to be determined due to the COVID-19. The site is closed until further notice. The exhibit has been extended to September 6th, 2020.

This exhibit is featured on the cover of March 2020 Orange County Magazine. It has been highlighted nationwide by ARTFIXdaily.

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Lewis Fenno Moulton

Lewis Fenno Moulton was born on January 17, 1854 in Chicago, Illinois to John Tildon Moulton, his Harvard educated lawyer father, who was one of …

Moulton Ranch Center Mural by Tim Smith, LCAD

https://youtu.be/AjtEPIdZwGM The Moulton Ranch Center (formerly the Cabot Town Center) has a wonderful new addition with murals that capture the spirit of the Orange County’s …

2020 Moulton Roundup

Maxwell, CA | March 7, 2020 The Moulton Round Up is an annual event held at Mathis Ranch in Maxwell, California. For many generations, the …

Moulton Elementary Mural

29851 Highlands Ave, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 The Moulton Co. and Moulton Museum support the arts. This Moulton Ranch Mural was created by Walter Viszolay in 2015. …

Laguna College of Art + Design

2222 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 As a founder of Laguna College of Art + Design in 1961, Nellie Gail Moulton’s legacy continues …

Nellie Gail Display Case

A history of the life of Nellie Gail in the lobby

Laguna Hills Civic Center

24035 El Toro Road | Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Terra Cotta Busts – 6 life-sized terra cotta busts in the lobby

Reata Oakbrooke Village Timeline

24391 Avenida De La Carlota #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 This historic timeline was created by Shea Homes as a Public Art Installation. The street …

Laguna Playhouse

606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Jared Mathis is serving as the chairman of the board for the centennial celebration. The Laguna Playhouse …

Coming Soon: Aliso Viejo Ranch

100 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 The multi-disciplinary Aliso Viejo Ranch project is set to open 2020. It preserves and restores historically significant buildings, …

A WESTERN AFFAIR 2021: Celebrating Our Ranching Roots

California Rangeland Trust will gather on April 23rd & 24th, 2021 at Rancho Mission Viejo to celebrate our ranching roots and the pivotal role ranching …

Moulton Museum

Our Mission

“To Protect, Diversify and Grow Moulton Family Assets”

Our Vision

“To Provide the Family the Freedom to Pursue Its Passions while Building the Moulton Legacy”

The Moulton Company is a family owned and operated private equity asset management company based in Irvine, CA. Formed in 2007, The Moulton Company manages residential, commercial retail and industrial properties nationwide with most holdings located in Southern California. Some of the portfolio properties have been held in the Moulton family for over 100 years. The Moulton Ranch, predecessor to The Moulton Company, was a sheep and cattle ranch that stretched from present day Lake Forest to Dana Point and encompassed approximately 22,000 acres.

The CEO of MMB Management is Jared Mathis and the CFO is Scott T. Barnes, both great-grandsons of Lewis and Nellie Gail Moulton, founders of the Moulton Ranch. With a foundation built on agriculture starting in the 1890’s, the Moulton family is still actively farming and ranching throughout California and Oregon. Also, in the tradition of Nellie Gail Moulton, the Moulton Company supports the local community primarily though involvement with The Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), the Laguna Playhouse/Moulton Theatre and as a member of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.

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The Moulton Museum, a 501c3 non-profit works to keep the history of Orange County and its ranching era alive. The foundation actively archives, restores, and preserves Orange County historical artifacts.

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