December Event: a CHRISTMAS POTLUCK and more fun!

POTLUCK AT OUR MEETING IN DECEMBER- we will be hosting a fun get together via a POTLUCK. We ask that you sign up for a dish/entree by emailing the VCAS Facebook page with your choice to bring.

We also will update you on current projects, exchange White Elephant gifts (that you never wanted ) and discuss the plans and Speakers for next year 2020!

We look forward to seeing all our members, and welcome new members to our Event! There is no requirement for admission and you are welcome to learn about our Non-profit as you meet the local archaeologists, historians and others who spend time with us.

SEE YOU ALL THERE- the second Tuesday at 7 pm at Stagecoach Inn Museum in the Chumash Hall!

Our November Speaker is part of our Native American history programs- Author of “Crown of Thorns”, Elias Castillo. Book signing and purchase tonight- book available for us at special price of $15!

Author of “Crown of Thorns”-critically appraised and with new information from the Archives…He will present updated details about the controversial issues regarding Junipero Serra and the treatment of California Indians in the Missions….

Is this a tool? Or an ornament? What form does it resemble?

We learn from our understanding of form and function of artifacts…

Our November Speaker: Elias Castillo, author

Mr. Castillo researched the archives of the local Missions for over seven years to bring new information regarding the treatment of Native Americans during the so-called “Mission Period”- he will discuss his findings, his research process, and perform a reading for our group. Join our group and receive the Newsletter to get all the latest news from VCAS!

Our Library contents are constantly being updated- these documents describe important aspects of the artifact collections....

VCAS Library Ongoing Collections

Our next program- September, 2019~

Our Speaker for this month is Paul Parrett. Paul is currently enrolled as a graduate student at the CSUN Anthropology Department, working on a fascinating thesis about Southern California herbalists and how they interact and work with the larger sphere of US Health Care. The details are also listed on our Facebook page. If you become a Member, you receive a FREE email with all the latest information about our events!

Join our great programs and become a Protector of our local History!

Join us with your special talents! Many skills wanted!

We collaborate with volunteers from libraries, Universities, local schools and many types of skilled folks who live in the local area. We can use your help with so many activities- just contact us by email and we will alert you to the special contribution that you can make! We currently seek volunteers to assist as Webmaster and IT Tech support. College students receive ‘volunteer credits’.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Why Our Local History Matters...now and in the future

We collaborate with local and regional institutions to save the evidence of our history so we can learn from it, enjoy it, and study it. Other institutions that work with us include the Stagecoach Inn Museum, the Chumash Interpretive Center and Conejo Recreation and Parks. Together, we are preserving and protecting our County’s history for everyone!

Ventura county archaeological society meetings

Our monthly meetings are listed on our Facebook page and we also have special events during all seasons-

Get Out There!

There's no better way to help than to get out and experience our work with local history for yourself.

You live in Ventura County, so why not see what our history is all about UP CLOSE and seeing the evidence of it! Come in to hear our specialists talk about the way a basket was made, or hear about the historic events in local Ventura County. It makes sense because you know this place, and it will mean even more to you after you attend our programs!

Success Story – Our Society has been saving our heritage since 1972!

How many institutions have been thriving in the Ventura/LA area for over 50 years? Ours is one, and we are proud to say that we have participated in many archaeological investigations locally; and we have helped to preserve our important regional history for all this time!