The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum celebrates its tenth year anniversary with an exhibit called Ten Years and Counting: the Legacy of the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, through October 29.
Official groundbreaking ceremony for the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage's Education Center will take place September 29. The 2600 square feet Center will include classrooms and lecture hall, on the site behind the Community Center and in front of the Museum.
Arcadia High School graduate Mano "Paul" Kamaleson, age 55, was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan this week. His sister Ruth Loisel still lives in Arcadia.
A pictorial collection of historic estates and vintage homes from the collections of the Arcadia Historical Society is now exhibiting at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, through August 20, 2011. Carol Libby curated it. On exhibit are Anoakia, the Southern California Nursery (later a residence), La Cuccia, Prince Eric of Denmark's home, and the Burnell Oaks Estate, among others.
Altrusa Club of Arcadia celebrated 52 years. Arcadia Mayor John Wuo presented the club with a special commendation from the city for its service to the community.
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is currently exhibiting "Arcadia Fire Department: a history." It is the 7th annual Arcadia High School honors history exhibit. The high school students interviewed firefighters for the project. In photo: firefighters James Miller and Chris Moore, and students Tim Lim, Breana Flores, and Brittney Lee.
Arcadia Museum Education Center officially dedicated Saturday, June 28, 2014. It is a 2,500 square foot building. Photo shows ribbon cutting and Arcadia Museum Foundation Board of Directors.