Parallel Histories Lecture Series: History of Chumash Emancipation

Name: Parallel Histories Lecture Series: History of Chumash Emancipation
Start: 2026-11-08T21:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-08T23:00:00+00:00
Location: The Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST

The Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States · San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

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About this event

Join us for our Parallel Histories Lecture Series: History of Chumash Emancipation. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Curator Emeritus of Anthropology Dr. John Johnson will present his research on the 1826 Chumash petition for emancipation from Mission San Buenaventura. This lecture commemorates the 200th anniversary of this historic event and explores an important chapter in the history of Ventura County and the Chumash people. This is a free event. Advance registration is recommended. Register HERE.

Event details

Date and time: Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Venue: The Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States · San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
Category: Museums & exhibitions
Cost: Cost not stated
Age guidance: Age guidance not specified
Format: In person
Last verified: October 7, 2026

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