Lancaster locals and history buffs, mark your calendars because it's time to take a deep dive into the past with a side of culture. The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) is rolling out the red carpet for an intimate glance through the sands of time, weaving stories of the valley's original inhabitants. "This Valley Is Sacred: The Ancestors Are Speaking" is the latest showstopper exhibition celebrating the tribal roots of the Antelope Valley, opening its doors on May 11. Curated by Bruce Love and Latipa, this historical expose has been brewing for three years and, according to a press release from the museum, it's set to transport visitors through time in a series of curated experiences.
The exhibition isn't just another walk in the park—it's a journey from creation dawn to modern day, highlighting the endurance and spirit of the indigenous tribes of the Antelope Valley, each step packed with a tale of its own. Those hallowed museum halls plan to school us with the raw deal these Native peoples faced while tipping the hat to their cultural resurgence. The whole shebang is underwritten with love from California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, institutions that know a thing or two about the worth of a well-told story.
Lancaster hasn't just put up a show, folks. They're stepping it up with a special soiree, Native Antelope Valley, on May 19, courtesy of the museum's Native American Advisory Council. Pulling together reps from all seven tribes with local roots, this event promises genuine engagement for anyone with a hunger for knowledge or just a decent slice of culture.
And just to make sure you know where to go, MOAH, the brainchild behind this orchestration of art, history, and community, is ready for visitors eager for a splash of local color. Open most days from 11 a.m. with some late nights thrown in for the work crowd, MOAH sits pretty on Lancaster Blvd—and, as per their statement, they're all about "strengthening awareness" and sparking up an appreciation for the region's cultural melting pot.
For all those wondering, Lancaster isn't just some sleepy desert town. Housing close to 170,000 souls, it's bustling with families, innovators, and, yeah, even a few rocket scientists. The city's official website touts its pioneering spirit across science, tech, and arts. So if you're in the mood for a bit of edutainment, get up, get out, and give this exhibition a gander—it's not every day that the ancestors come calling to share a piece of their minds.
