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,
October 2020
Happy Fall Equinox! With the official start of fall, we hope these historical images from past harvests inspire your own local celebrations. Take a look at
Moulton Theatre
The Laguna Playhouse hosted its centennial virtual gala. They featured the Moulton Theatre which was developed by Nellie Gail and is still being supported by
7 Historic O.C. Women
Nellie Gail Moulton, circa 1920, photographed while painting in a plein-air setting. Photograph courtesy of The Moulton Museum Orange Coast Magazine Article by Astgik Khatchatryan In honor
Nellie Gail Moulton Exhibit Reopened
Nellie Gail Moulton Exhibit We are pleased to announce that the Who Was Nellie Gail Moulton? exhibit has reopened. This gallery contains historic images, sketches,
September 2020 Newsletter
Labor Day Labor Day marks the unofficial last days of summer. We are starting to transition into the fall months and harvest season. We recognize
Nellie Gail Moulton Exhibit at Casa Romantica
A guided tour with Jane Barnes, Nellie’s granddaughter, at Casa Romantica.
August 2020 Newsletter
Showcasing our latest film of the Nellie Gail Moulton Exhibit We hope you enjoy this guided tour at Casa Romantica with Jane Barnes, Nellie’s granddaughter.
Laguna Playhouse
Moulton Theatre Mrs. Lewis Moulton was a founder of the Laguna Playhouse. As a major donor for the 1969 construction of the Moulton Theatre, Nellie
July 2020 Newsletter
Heritage. Community. Philanthropy. Happy Fourth of July from the Moulton Museum! Who was Nellie Gail Moulton? Pioneer, Artist and so much more reopened at Casa
Aliso Wood Canyons
The Moulton Museum is committed to supporting local agencies with its local history. We are collaborating with the OC Parks staff to develop exhibits for
June 2020 Newsletter
Who Was Nellie Gail Moulton? Nellie Gail Moulton, circa 1915, photographed at Moulton Ranch. Courtesy of the Moulton Museum. We are excited to announce that the
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
May 2020
Lewis F. Moulton decided to leave home in 1874 on a daring adventure to California. It was not an easy journey during these times as
Moulton Ranch Center Mural
https://youtu.be/ckV7vkh4XPM 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
Laguna Hills Civic Center
24035 El Toro Road | Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Terra Cotta Busts – 6 life-sized terra cotta busts in the lobby Terra Cotta Busts Don Juan
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
