We have been collaborating with the Moulton Family since 2017. They owned Rancho Niguel in Orange County. It comprised nearly 22,000 acres. Moulton Ranch is now expanded into other parts of California where annual roundups and brandings. We partner with the California Rangeland Trust and are conducting an oral history series with multi-generational families throughout… Read More Field Notes | September 2022
We love the etymology of museum terms! We are curating 1874: Into the West at the Moulton Museum. Join us at the Moulton Ranch Center where we will be opening the Moulton Museum! We will be showcasing our exhibition “1874: Into the West” film with tours of our new museum. We are featuring the Wells Fargo… Read More Field Notes | August 2022
It’s been an incredible Preservation Month! The National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the month of May to raise awareness of America’s historic sites to celebrate the “diverse and unique heritage of our country’s cities and states.” 70 Degrees is excited to showcase some of our clients’ projects. We use digital technologies to archive, preserve,… Read More Field Notes | May 2022
Jennifer participated in the 2022 Southwest Oral History Association Conference that was held April 1-3, 2022. The theme for the 40th conference was “The Memories Matter: Oral History, Hope, and Community.” Keil presented California Community Oral History on April 1, 2022 at 2:15-3:15 PM via Zoom. Jennifer shared how 70 Degrees archives, preserves, and exhibits… Read More Southwest Oral History Association 2022 Conference
Step into an artist’s world which is staged from familiar, commercial storefronts to grandiose household décor. Jean Lowe uses primarily craft materials including papier-mâché to transform this gallery into an immersive experience. Lowe’s work has been created over the last twenty years. While visiting, make sure to watch the gallery film featuring Lowe’s portrayal of… Read More Your Place in the Multiverse: Jean Lowe
https://youtu.be/bAF38McAEus The Orange County Docent League will be hosted by Jennifer Keil, Director of Moulton Museum, at Aliso Viejo Ranch on April 11, 2022 for the spring event. The conference is titled, The Making of a Museum: Creation of a Docent Organization for the 21st Century. We will have Eddie Grijalva, President of Saddleback Area… Read More Orange County Docent League – Spring 2022
We recently visited Carlsbad to see the newly renovated Museum of Making Music. It is located within the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) headquarters. As you enter the lobby, you will see on the right the Museum Store and entrance to the museum. Make sure to obtain a stylus from the docent for the… Read More Museum of Making Music
Permanent Exhibit Step back in time to Avalon’s historical founding period detailing the development by the Wrigley Family. The permanent exhibit display explains the development of this island. Hollywood legends used to live here and frequent it. Titanic We viewed the Titanic exhibit the final weekend prior to closing with the principal artifact collector, Tony… Read More Catalina Museum
Visit the National Women’s History Museum via Google Arts and Culture to see online exhibits.
Jennifer Keil shared her experiences as a 2014 Masters Degree graduate from the History Department in the Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History in the Biennial Report | 2020-2021. Creating Access to California History showcases partnerships with cities and museums. Keil is the Founder of 70 Degrees and Museum Director of Moulton… Read More Center for Oral and Public History
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