La Pastorela: A Mexican Christmastime Tradition – December 2nd 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Come see La Pastorela Christmas play put on by the Cal State Dominguez Hills Teatro Department at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum. This classic Christmas play has been written with the Dominguez Legacy incorporated for a sweet Christmas event to bring friends and family....Read More
Día de Muertos Celebration November 4th 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Join the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum and Semillitas Learning Community for this free, public event at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum honoring the Día de Muertos traditional holiday. Visit us to watch live performances from mariachi to baile folklorico, enjoy our traditional food options,...Read More
Come see a live reenactment of the Battle of Dominguez Hills. This battle was a Mexican victory against American soldiers during the Mexican-American War. This historic event welcomes vendors, a taco truck, military encampments, activities, and, of course, a battle reenactment.Read More
The Battle of Dominguez Rancho was a military engagement of the Mexican-American War. It occurred on October 8 and 9, 1846, when a series of skirmishes took place on and near the Dominguez Rancho 12 miles north of San Pedro harbor. Collectively known as the Battle of Dominguez Rancho, the Battle of Dominguez Hills, or...Read More
“The Dominguez” is a powerful and revealing documentary that tells the story of one family that helped shape the history of Los Angeles and California. In 1784, the Dominguez family was given the first land grant in all of California, called Rancho San Pedro, which covered 75,000 acres southwest of Los Angeles. Pioneers in a...Read More
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