Come join our meetings at the John Rowland Mansion every 3rd Saturday at 9:00 am.
Events
Mike Kelly Foundation and Home LA
We are thrilled to share that we are partnering with The Mike Kelly Foundation and HomeLA for an extraordinary event called Redrawing the Rancho on November 8-9. HomeLA will showcase a site-specific performance and installation at the Rowland Mansion, curated by Chloe Flores along with artists Nao Bustamante, Victoria Marks, Rosa Rodríguez-Frazier, and Eva Aguila (featured below).
This collaboration aims to actively disrupt the prevailing monocultural interpretations of historic sites, shining a light on the diverse human experiences of those who have called the Rowland Mansion and La Puente Valley Rancho their home. With artistic practices deeply engaged in the complexities of identity, these artists aim to produce work that questions and challenges dominant societal narratives. Their art will bridge historical, personal, and collective experiences.
By drawing from the Rowland Mansion archive, conducting independent research, gathering community feedback, and reflecting on personal histories, they will present alternative narratives that capture the intricate realities of early Southern California settlement.
Events
Annual Barbecue
The first barbecue was held on the grounds of the Rowland Mansion in October 1960, marking the beginning of an annual tradition that the Society.
Our next Annual Barbecue will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025.