Black History Month
Black History Month originated in 1926 by Dr. Carter Woodson, who chose February to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, both born in February. Frederick Douglass, an American social reformer and statesman, was fond of saying, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”
E.P. McKnight: “With Grace I Stand”
A special “debut” performance of actress, poet and playwright E.P. McKnight’s new one-woman play about seven powerful and independent black women who have impacted American society. Two of these women include Shirley Chisholm and Bessie Coleman. Ms. Chisholm represented New York’s 12th Congressional District for seven terms until 1983; was the first major-party black candidate for US President; and the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination. “Queen Bessie” Coleman was a daredevil barnstormer pilot who was the first black female pilot and the first African American to hold an international pilot license. Join us for a night to remember. Date: Thu, Feb 3 Time: 7:00pm Fee: $5
Women’s History Month
On March 19, 1911, a German woman named Klara Zetkin organized the very first international Women’s Day. In America, interest in International Women’s Day did not become popular until the women’s movement in 1960’s.
Valerie Sokol: “Passion and Politics”
A special one-woman show by actress, author, director and playwright Valerie Sokol about three diverse women who represent three different political eras and whose lives span roughly 100 years of US political history: Mary Todd Lincoln, despised by her countrymen, suffered from mental illness; Edith Gault Wilson who ran the country as her President husband lay ill; Martha Mitchell, a darling of the media and for a while of the White House, who died penniless and alone, rejected by family and friends alike. Valerie Sokol brings these unique women to life through drama, love letters and poetry. Share with her their passion, pathos and humor. Date: Thu, Mar 10 Time: 7:00pm Fee: $5
Gallery Talks
Gallery Talk times and dates are published in the monthly Temecula Valley Museum Newsletter. To receive the newsletter, please send your e-mail address to historymuseum.mailbox@cityoftemecula.org.
Murray Gutman: “Moments Preserved Film Cameras of the 20th Century”
Learn about the world of cameras before digital. Look at early film cameras and the power film delivers in pictures from a local expert and collector. Date: Thu, Jan 27th Time: 7:00pm Fee: $2
Bill Schinsky: “Bill Kobrin’s Photography - Stars & Celebrities” Get a look into the star studded world of Bill Kobrin, a staff photographer for Look magazine who photographed the memorable image of Marilyn Monroe standing over the street grate in her willowy white dress. Bill Schinsky is the executive director of the non-profit Coachella Valley Arts Alliance. Date: Thu, Mar 31 Time: 7:00pm Fee: $2
Chapel of Memories Located in Sam Hicks Monument Park, this historic chapel offers a charming setting for weddings and memorials. Call 926-6400 for more information and reservations.
High Country Magazine
The High Country magazine is a museum publication with California and local history articles and photographs written by local long-time residents and historians. Issues are available for purchase at the Museum Gift Shop or become a Friend of the Museum and receive your copies by mail.
Family Day Events Christmas Potpourri
Revisit one of our favorite family day events - making Christmas potpourri. Learn about potpourri’s history, make your own scent and package it as a delightful personal Christmas gift. Date: Sat, Dec 11 Time: 10:00am Fee: $5
Valentine’s Day Event
Join us for our annual family Valentine making activity. Bring your children in to craft a personal valentine from the heart and learn something about the history of Valentine’s Day too. Date: Sat, Feb 12 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: FREE
Digital Photography Workshop
Visit our camera exhibit and stay for a two hour workshop on digital photography. Learn from city instructor Mandis Razavi. Participants must provide their own digital cameras and should come prepared with the knowledge of how their camera works. Date: Sat, Feb 26 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: $2
A Walking Tour of Old Town
Start your weekend off with a fun and unique experience for friends and family alike. Join us for a historical guided tour of Old Town Temecula and feel the early 1900’s come to life. The tour begins at the Temecula Valley Museum in Sam Hicks Monument Park and winds through Old Town for stories and historical facts about some of our oldest landmarks and most colorful characters. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Sat, Mar 26 & May 14 Time: 10:00am Fee: $2
Pencil Portraits
Bring your pad of paper and draw from photographs in our Stars and Celebrities exhibit. Learn drawing techniques from a local Temecula art instructor, Reshma Solbach. Date: Sat, Apr 9 Time: 10:00am Fee: $2
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