
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 MUSEUM & BUNKHOUSE BBQ TLN’s COO, Jay Lukes, had the pleasure of writing about @moultonmuseum and its first Bunkhouse BBQ in the January

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

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

Moulton Recipes
Try these classic recipes for your holiday gatherings. These submissions are from the 1926 and 1965 Ebell Society of Santa Ana cookbooks. Women shared their

LCAD opens The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton exhibition
LCAD opens The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton Exhibition By LB Indy Staff on November 12, 2021 (Left to right) Cindy Keil, co-curator of The

November 2021
Moulton Museum wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Moulton family holiday table, circa 1915 (2017.05.187) From the Archive Happy Anniversary, Moultons!This article was in the Santa

The Nellie Gail Moulton Exhibition at LCAD Gallery
By MARRIE STONE for the Stu News Laguna Orange County locals are likely familiar with the Nellie Gail name, most commonly associated with the community

Museum Reception
RECEPTION: Thursday, November 4, 2021 6–9PM Mary Lee Lindquist will be joining us in historical costume as Nellie Gail Moulton. Please join us for a

The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton
An avid en plein air painter, Nellie belongs to a larger movement of female artists who have recently gained significant recognition for their contributions to the arts.

A Western Affair 2021: Celebrating Our Ranching Roots
California Rangeland Trust will gathered with Moulton Museum on October 1-2, 2021 at Rancho Mission Viejo to celebrate our ranching roots and the pivotal role

October 2021
Happy Fall, Y’all! We look forward to the changing color of leaves during the autumnal equinox. We hope you can join our fall celebration with the

September Newsletter
Bunkhouse BBQ We had nearly 300 guests with California Rangeland Trust, at the First Annual Bunkhouse BBQ held at Aliso Viejo Ranch on August 25, 2021.

$100,000 donation will help Aliso Viejo Ranch preserve ranching history
$100,000 donation will help Aliso Viejo Ranch preserve ranching history By LOU PONSI |PUBLISHED: August 29, 2021 at 1:49 p.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2021 at 1:50 p.m.

1st Annual Laguna Hills Chamber Car Show
First Annual Car Show. In support of Team DarkHorse Marine 3/5, please bring a pack of diapers or face shaving razors for a chance to win a prize!

August 2021
It’s back to school month 🏫 Moulton Elementary Mural | 29851 Highlands Ave, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 It’s almost time to roundup the kids for

July 2021
Happy 4th of July! We hope that you are able to celebrate the heritage of our nation with family and friends! This year marks the

June 2021
Happy Father’s Day! We reflect on the lasting legacies of the families that helped established Orange County. Lewis Moulton instilled the ranching spirit within each of

Lewis Moulton and his horse, Lady
Lewis Moulton and His Horse, Lady Lewis F. Moulton with his mare, Lady. By JANET WHITCOMB | Orange County Register August 8, 2015 at 5:55 p.m. He

Aliso Viejo Ranch preserves city’s history and last parcel of Moulton family ranch
Visitors check out one of the historical displays in the New Barn following the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Aliso Viejo Ranch

May 2021
Happy National Preservation Month! We are excited to announce the opening of Aliso Viejo Ranch! This project has been in development for over a decade. The

Aliso Viejo Ranch Ribbon Cutting
You’re cordially invited to the highly-anticipated Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Aliso Viejo Ranch! Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and noon for a self-guided
1874: Into the West
You’re cordially invited to the highly-anticipated Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Moulton Museum! We are opening our space with 1874: Into the

April 2021
Spring Greetings! During this season, annual roundups are typically held. The family took this photo in 2020 at the Maxwell Ranch. Brandings are weather dependent, particularly the rain season.

March 2021
Happy Women’s History Month! https://youtu.be/8wQKxSW8eWE We celebrate the lasting legacies of pioneer women. Five women, including Nellie Gail Moulton who was a teacher and principal

February 2021
Happy Valentine’s Day It’s a season of love as we prepare for Valentine’s Day. When Lewis met Nellie, he asked her father John Gail, the

Heritage Hill Historical Park
Heritage Hill Historical Park is located at 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630. It is managed by OC Parks and contains the Saddleback Area

January 2021
Greetings from Moulton Ranch! We look forward to seeing you in 2021. We will be opening new exhibits and sharing the history of Orange County’s

Holidays on the Homestead
We hope you enjoy the “Holidays on the Homestead” article by Carolyn Smuts for Wrangler Living in Rancho Mission Viejo.

Happy Birthday, Nellie!
Nellie Gail Moulton was born on December 8, 1878 in Irving, Kansas to John Lockwood Gail (1848–1926) and Prudence Adelia Stoneman Gail (1853–1894). Nellie Maud

December 2020
Happy Holidays! We hope you enjoy the holiday season. We are reflecting on the entire year which began with the commissioning of the Moulton Ranch

November 2020
Happy Thanksgiving! “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.”-Abraham Lincoln, Proclamation of Thanksgiving,