NEW AND CONTINUING EXHIBITS

‘Ekur ‘emaayaayp Barona Indian Reservation: A Story of 75 Years of unity

This new exhibit tells the story of the Barona people and their Reservation. The people have stayed together through the years; during difficult times and good times, and they have grown and prospered. Barona Indian Reservation is celebrating 75 years since the people moved here from Capitan Grande. We hope this exhibit will give rise to other remembrances and that the body of history will be enhanced and grow. In this way, the Museum has been privileged to put these visions, thoughts and reminiscences together as the Barona Tribal members tell their own stories of this living history.

We held a special Tribal member preview on August 7. Over 75 Barona Tribal members and their families attended for food and family stories. On September 14, we held a public opening for the 75th Anniversary exhibition. We had about 250 visitors who enjoyed eating the amazing food. As a highlight of the evening’s program, Senator Diane Feinstein’s office presented the Tribe with a proclamation honoring the Anniversary. Thank you to all who attended and joined in the celebration!

Barona Museum Committee members, including eldest Tribal member Sister Romero (center) enjoy the Tribal member opening of our new exhibit in August.

"THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME..."

This new exhibition features the landscape photos of Barona Tribal member Mandy Curo. “These particular photographs are very special to me,” says Curo. “I consider this my way of expressing my gratitude to the Tribe for paying for my tuition to the art Institute of Colorado, and encouraging education in general.” Her exhibition will be the kickoff to an extended celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Barona Indian Reservation. The exhibitioncontinue through Fall 2007

The Barona Cultural Center & Museum Permanent Collection:
Fifth Year Retrospective

The collection that began it all! The Museum will continue celebrating our permanent collection even as we begin celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Barona Indian Reservation. This collection was acquired for the Tribe through the generosity of Don Speer and Venture Catalyst and became the foundation for the establishment of the Museum. Please join us as we continue to celebrate our original collection.