Stay connected with the happenings at the Ojai Valley Museum through our ongoing series of moderated discussions with fascinating locals. Join us for our renowned Town Talks, where historians and authors share insights into Ojai's past, notable figures, and groundbreaking achievements. Take advantage of these enlightening and inspiring events. Follow our ongoing series to stay informed and be part of the cultural conversation. Experience the depth and diversity of Ojai at the Ojai Valley Museum.

Some of our Town Talks are taped and can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Coming up: Town Talks in conjunction with the Women of the Valley: 100 Years of Ojai History

February 1, Reading Between the Lines: Gender, Power and the Making of History. Exhibit curator Brady Hahn and researchers Dr Nicole Haggard and Summer van Houten will discuss the exhibit's inspiration and how approaching research from different perspectives enhances historical narratives.

February 22, Visualizing History: The Life & Work of Candelaria Rios Valenzuela. Curator Brady Hahn in conversation with Tongva and Scottish comic book artist, writer and illustrator Weshoyot Alvitre. Her book Candelaria: The Fruit is Sweet And The Land Remembers is included in the exhibit. Alvitre will sell and sign copies of her illustrated book, “BRAVE.”

March 15, Roots and Remembrance: The Power of Family Storytelling. Curator Brady Hahn in discussion with Dr Feelie Lee, Brittany Sanders, and Russell A Spinney Ph D. They will share their experience creating a dedicated family archive in partnership with The Thacher School. Dr Lee is the former director of UCLA Extension - Pacific Rim Community Program. She is the daughter of Chan Sue Lim, who is in the exhibition and beloved The Thacher School chef Lee Quong. Brittany Sanders, a prominent painter and book artist, is their granddaughter and Lee’s niece. Russell A Spinney is Head of the History Department at The Thacher School.

Past Town Talks:

October 2019 - Ojai Studio Artists