by marina | May 11, 2023 | Education Program, Event, Uncategorized
Did you know about our Sunday Speaker Series at DANA Adobe & Cultural Center? Every month, we have a speaker here on the Rancho who provides us with a little insight into history, environmental news, nature awareness and other happenings that impact our Central...
by marina | Mar 20, 2023 | Local History, Uncategorized, Venue
The rain this past month seems to want to continue, and we here at Dana Adobe are grateful! The rainfall has resulted in so many positive outcomes for the Rancho, including creating a lush ecosystem for our plants and animals to thrive in. Here are some of our...
by marina | Jan 16, 2023 | Event, Exhibits
We are excited to announce that we are now showing the outstanding work of photographer John Craig! This rich and meaningful exhibit takes us on an in-depth exploration of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument in the four corners region of Arizona, and the Navajo...
by marina | Apr 26, 2022 | Event, Local History, Venue
YOU’RE INVITED TO… Saturday, May 7th, 5 PM DINNER Enchilada Dinner $22.50 | Drinks for Purchase LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Spanish Guitarist Victor Valencia GAMES Prize Piñatas – filled with all kinds of fun give-aways from DANA Adobe & Cultural...
by marina | Feb 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
One historic figure that was at Rancho Nipomo was Jim P. Beckwourth, former slave turned mountain man and Crow Indian chief. The Dana family, or as Jim called “Captain Denny”, knew him as one of the first military mail couriers who rode the dangerous trails between...