Victory Park
1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  95203
(209) 940-6315   
sbenedetti@hagginmuseum.org

To celebrate The Haggin Museum's 75th anniversary year, Director Tod Ruhstaller will give a series of monthly lectures to provide insight into the museum's history. These illustrated presentations will be both entertaining and informative and audience members will have the opportunity to have their local history questions answered. The schedule includes:

The Founding of The Haggin Museum:
Stockton in the 1920s and 1930s
Saturday, January 21, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

While the nation endured the hardships of the Depression, the 1920s and 1930s saw the construction of a number of Stockton's architectural gems, the closing of Holt Manufacturing, the dramatic expansion of the Port of Stockton, the opening of the College of the Pacific, and more.

This lecture will offer the fascinating story of how a history museum in Stockton finally got off the ground after decades of dashed hopes. It will also reveal how the building of the museum fit into the larger history of Stockton in the decades between the two World Wars.

The Haggin Museum Adopts A Mummy:
The Real Story Behind Iret-Net-Hor-Irw
Saturday, February 25, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

For decades, one of the most frequently asked questions at the museum's front desk has been "Where is the mummy?" This lecture will focus on how the museum obtained the mummy, the mummy's identity, its trip to St. Joseph's Hospital in an ambulance for x-rays, and its enduring popularity. Director Tod Ruhstaller will also examine the general fascination with mummies, thanks to Hollywood movies and other cultural influences.

The Indomitable Women of The Haggin Museum:
A Celebration of Women's History Month
Saturday, March 18, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

To celebrate Women's History Month, this lecture will tell the stories of noteworthy Stockton women featured in the museum's history displays: Laura De Force Gordon, who sued the state of California to attend law school, and Tillie Lewis, a visionary businesswoman.

Also included will be women involved in the founding and development of The Haggin Museum, such as Henrietta Reynolds, an avid history buff, and Jennie Hunter, a San Joaquin County dairy farmer. And the presentation wouldn't be complete without a mention of Emma Le Doux, the notorious murderess.

For more information contact Curator of Education Susan Benedetti at (209) 940-6315 or sbenedetti@hagginmuseum.org. Admission to the museum for these programs is $5 for adults 18 and up; $2.50 for youth ages 10-17, students with a valid I.D., and seniors 65 and older. Museum members and children under 10 when accompanied by an adult are free. For disabled access, call the museum ahead of time at (209) 940-6300 or 940-6317.