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Impact OC: How Moulton Museum is Keeping Orange County’s History and Ranching Era Alive
In a recent OC Talk Radio interview, Moulton Company CEO, Jared Mathis, shares how Moulton Museum is keeping Orange County’s history and ranching era alive.
ArcanForge
My name is Tim Pryor and I am the Studio Director of ArcanForge, a small boutique digital media experience company focused on the experimental side
January 2023
Moulton Museum is excited for our 2023 programs!Take a look at our 2022 highlights: Our guests are saying:” Amazing job setting up the fantastic museum
December 2022
Happy Holidays from the Moulton Ranch! We have been creating holiday at the homestead memories for over one hundred years. This month, we celebrate Nellie
Laguna Woods Village’s This Day TV
Jared Mathis, Moulton Museum President, was interviewed for Laguna Woods Village’s This Day TV on October 14, 2022. He described the September 2022 grand opening
1874: Into the West Film Premiere
Moulton Museum had a film premiere of 1874: Into the West on November 3, 2022. We had the filmmakers of 1874: Into the West showcase
Village Television
Jared Mathis, Moulton Museum President, was interviewed for Laguna Woods Village’s This Day TV on October 14, 2022. Please watch the recorded live show. Jared
November 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from Moulton Museum! As we practice gratitude, we want to recognize how you helped up with our opening. Visit us soon and schedule
October 2022
It’s harvest season! We are celebrating our farmers and ranchers. In this edition of our newsletter, we are featuring the First Annual Heritage Day, exhibit
1874: Into the West Film Premiere
1874: Into the West Film Screening with Q&A Join us for a conversation with the filmmakers of 1874: Into the West. This ten-minute film captures Lewis
Laguna Hills Heritage Day: Celebrating Our 30 Year Legacy
Moulton Museum is proud to be partnering with the city of Laguna Hills for its First Annual Heritage Day. Happy 30th Birthday Laguna Hills!
The Pioneer Spirit
The Pioneer Spirit is featured within the Moulton Museum. It was created by Luis Barajas Ochoa, LCAD 2022 graduate with honors. Luis designed each section
September 2022
In this edition of our newsletter, we celebrate our Grand Opening! The Moulton Family thanks you for joining them for this historic moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IRYtywUw9Y Thank
Museum Day – Sept. 17, 2022
Join us on Saturday, September 17th for Museum Day from 11am-3pm! We are located at the Moulton Ranch Center with free parking. The address is
Pioneer Days
New museum will showcase OC history through artifacts from early Moulton pioneers The Moulton Ranch at one time spanned most of what is now the
Moulton Museum Community Celebration
Moulton Museum Community Celebration Join us at the Moulton Ranch Center where we will be opening the Moulton Museum! We will be showcasing our exhibition
August 2022
In this edition of our newsletter, we are announcing our grand opening on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 11am-3pm at the Moulton Ranch Center. Join
California Statehood
People traveled via different routes to California: the land routes, including the Oregon Trail; traveled via ship to Panama, across the narrow land bridge or
Moulton Museum Grand Opening
Moulton Museum Grand Opening You are cordially invited to our highly anticipated Grand Opening and VIP Denim & Diamonds Cocktail Reception! Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Beer,
Abraham Lincoln
The Moulton Family had a connection to President Abraham Lincoln, our 16th U.S. President. J. Tilden Moulton (1808-1881), a Boston lawyer and Lewis’ father, was
Jonathan Moulton
Jonathan’s Moulton’s House , Courtesy of the Library of Congress Brigadier General Jonathan Moulton (July 21, 1726 – September 18, 1787) established himself as a
National U.S. Postage Day
Happy National U.S. Postage Day – July 1st! We are featuring some of our 8mm films from the Geary Collection (2021.18). These Kodak film boxes
July 2022
In this edition of our newsletter, we celebrate 4th of July! Moulton Museum reflects on the 246th historic birthday of the United States. We are
J. P. Daguerre
Jean Pierre Daguerre (1856-1911) born in Hasparren, Basses-Pyrenees, France. J.P. Daguerre was Lewis Moulton’s Basque business partner. He arrived in California in 1874. He was
Museum Mascot
In honor of National Mascot Day on June 17th Moulton Museum is proud to announce our mascot “El Toro” El Toro is a fearless and
June 2022
In this edition of our newsletter, we celebrate our recent graduates, honor our fathers, and showcase our donors! Orange County Historical Commissioners presented the Aliso
An El Toro Family Touched By Tragedy
The close-knit Daguerre clan holds a significant and heartrending chapter in California’s Basque saga. Janet Whitcomb, Neighbor Posted Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Lewis Fenno Moulton Arrival Day
Lewis Fenno Moulton arrived in California on May 6, 1874. We honored this historic date with a mural ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 6th. We
May 2022
In this edition of our newsletter, we highlight Lewis F. Moulton’s Arrival Day, Mother’s Day, and National Preservation Month. Please enjoy our recent event photos
Judge Egan
Remembering Judge Egan, ‘The King of Capistrano’ by Janet Whitcomb in the OC Register on April 3, 2014 Saddleback Valley rancher Lewis Moulton, left, with
Saddleback Area Historical Society
Presentation April 23, 2022 at 2pm Charlotte at a Tea Table, circa 1915 (2017.05.111) Please join us at the Saddleback Area Historical Society at Heritage
April 2022
Happy Easter from the Moulton Museum! In this edition of our newsletter, we highlight recent events from the Swallows Day Parade to Mathis Ranch roundup.
Swallows Day Parade
Swallows Day Parade was in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 12th 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Jane Barnes, Jared Mathis, and Scott
Madame Modjeska
The El Toro Station is a key part of the Moulton Ranch story. It was the center of town for commerce and community. In this
March 2022
In this March edition of our newsletter, we are featuring the Swallows Day Parade, St. Patrick’s Day article, & From the Archive. Look for the Moulton
Monsignor O’Sullivan
According to the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, “Monsignor O’Sullivan was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 19, 1874. As a boy he studied at
Laguna Hills Little League
Laguna Hills Little League Opening Day is Saturday, February 26th from 8:00am – 2:00pm. Laguna Hills Little League is a 100% volunteer run community-based baseball program
The Love Story of Mr. & Mrs. Moulton in the Summer of 1903
Shortened article published in February 2022 Best Version Media – Ladera Ranch Neighbors & Wrangler Living – Serving Rancho Mission Viejo The Love Story of
Guided Tour of a Laguna Beach Art Gallery
🎨 Guided Tour of a Laguna Beach Art Gallery + How To Design Virtual Gallery Experiences February 16th, 2022, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST ABOUT THIS
February 2022 Newsletter
In this February edition of our newsletter, we hope you enjoy our Mathis family feature, Moulton love story, city of Laguna Hills Gala, From the
Mathis Family
Introducing the premier issue of Laguna Hills Living Magazine featuring the Mathis family! As the first Laguna Hills family to be featured, you can read all about
Bunkhouse BBQ
Wrangler Living Moulton Bunkhouse BBQ Celebrates the OC’s Ranching History article appeared in Wrangler Living Magazine for local residents. MOULTON MUSEUM & BUNKHOUSE BBQ TLN’s COO,
William Herbert Mortensen
It’s William Herbert Mortensen 125th Birthday! “When William Herbert Mortensen was born on 27 January 1897, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States,
El Toro and Its History
Charlotte Moulton Orange County History Series, Volume 2 (1932) El Toro did not officially come into being and was unnamed until the Santa Fe Railroad
Laguna Hills Gala
The city of Laguna Hills with the Chamber of Commerce is hosting an awards and installation Gala on January 14, 2022 at The Hills Hotel
History: Basque traditions in Rancho Niguel
By Maggy Donaldson and Mary Decker | Orange County Register April 16, 2009 at 3:00 a.m. One of the most popular programs at the Santa
Stagecoach History
“A stagecoach is a type of horse drawn coach for passengers and goods. They were one of the first forms of organized public transport and
January 2022
What an incredible year we all had celebrating the opening of Aliso Viejo Ranch, Laguna Playhouse’s 100th anniversary, Bunkhouse BBQ with California Rangeland Trust, OC
California Rangeland Trust: Louise Moulton Hanson
Louise Moulton’s legacy is recognized by the California Rangeland Trust. Here is an article published by them in 2013: SACRAMENTO, Calif. – February 22, 2013
Pony Express
NELLIE GAIL RANCH PIONEER FAMILIESBy Brian MitchellThe heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future. – Wendell Phillips
December 2021
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays from Moulton Museum! We hope that you enjoy the Christmas season with family and friends. Here is one of our favorite
