Inaugural Moulton Museum Newsletter
February 24, 2020
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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
Laguna Woods
Acquired: 1963 by Ross Cortese as Leisure World
Incorporated: March 24, 1999
Laguna Hills
Subdivided in the early 1960s from the Moulton Ranch
Incorporated: December 20, 1991
Aliso Viejo
Acquired: 1976 by the Mission Viejo Company
Incorporated: July 1, 2001
Dana Point
Acquisition: Early 1960s by Avco Community
Incorporated: January 1, 1989
Laguna Beach
Incorporated: June 29, 1927
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
EXHIBITIONS & Events
Witness History
Coming Soon: Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672
Who was Nellie Gail Moulton? Pioneer, Artist and so much more from March 13 – May 31, 2020.
Opening Reception on March 13, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThis exhibit is featured on the cover of March 2020 Orange County Magazine.
Moulton Ranch Center Mural by Tim Smith, LCAD
March 2020
Laguna Hills, CA
The Moulton Ranch Center (formerly the Cabot Town Center) has a fantastic new addition with these murals that capture the spirit of the Moulton Ranch!
Laguna Hills Civic Center
24035 El Toro Road | Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Terra Cotta Busts – 6 life-sized terra cotta busts in the lobby
Nellie Gail Display Case – A history of the life of Nellie Gail 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 Avenida de la Carlota was aptly named for Charlotte Moulton Mathis, the daughter of Lewis and Nellie Gail Moulton.
Moulton Roundup
March 2020 in Maxwell, CA
An annual tradition since Moulton Ranch days, the Moulton family gathers annually to brand the cattle and retain is ranching heritage at their California properties.
California Rangeland Trust will gather on April 17th & 18th, 2020 at Rancho Mission Viejo to celebrate our ranching roots and the pivotal role ranching continues to play in the growth of healthy communities.
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 announces its 100th Anniversary Season! The gala will be taking place in October 2020 with a formal invitation to follow.
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, artifacts and farming implements from the 1800s and highlights the importance of the agricultural past of Orange County, the state of California and Western United States while demonstrating the future of sustainable agriculture and aquaponics.
FEATURING MOULTON RANCH & FAMILY
Historically speaking: Reminders of Moulton legacy live on around South County
February 26, 2015
In last week’s story, wealthy cattleman Lewis Moulton marries Nellie Gail, a schoolteacher 24 years his junior. They have two daughters, Charlotte and Louise, who
Whitcomb: The tale of Lewis Fenno Moulton
April 15, 2013
If you’re seeking an epic tale, look no further than that of legendary Orange County cattle baron Lewis Fenno Moulton. Owner of the massive 22,000
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.
