Museum of Riverside

Although Heritage House remains temporarily closed, we are (virtually) celebrating our Victorian Christmas Open House. Watch episode two in our short film series for Victorian advice on choosing holiday gifts. Join us next week for odd Victorian Christmas traditions and keep checking back for craft ideas and recipes.

As we look ahead to California's Day of Inclusion next week, consider the history that lies behind it. From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to the Immigration Act of 1924 and on through decades of social unrest, our journey toward racial, religious, and cultural equity continues.

Masa Atsu (far right) and Ken Harada (wearing lace collar) on Mount Rubidoux. The park at Mount Rubidoux was founded by Frank Miller, also owner and developer ...of the Mission Inn. The Miller family were critical allies of the Harada family during the purchase of their house and the 1916-1918 case of the People of the State of California v. Jukichi Harada, et al. Image courtesy of the Harada Family Archival Collection, Museum of Riverside. We need to keep the story alive and save the Harada House https://www.haradahousefoundation.org/donate