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Docent tour - Mission Inn Museum

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Spur-of-the-moment decision to take a tour of the Mission Inn. $17 for an hour and a half tour of the Mission led by Skip, our docent. He was outstanding! 3 others on the tour and it was excellent. Great storyteller and well worth the time!

Very interesting history of one of a commercial National Historic Site. We took the tour which was slightly over an hour long. The city of Riverside is very clean and well worth driving around.

This review is for the meseum tour. Not part of the Mission Inn, but allowed to go through the Inn with access to spaces you - just wandering - might not otherwise get to. Tour guide was knowledgable, freely sharing information about the history, founding family, objects, etc. Just two of us in the group so it made for a very informative 90 minutes or so. The museum itself has a couple of interesting artifacts, but you learn much more touring the place. Not sure I'd ever find a reason to stay in Riverside, but if I did, I would stay here.

We loved this hotel. My aunt has been going for 12 years and still sees something new each time. It is a sprawling luxury hotel with nooks and crannies to explore at each turn. The staff is phenomenal! If you don't like the heat, be careful when you go. California is hot through September and the halls are not air-conditioned. But the main rooms, restaurants and hotel rooms are very comfortable.

Informative and interesting tour. Take the time if you are downtown Riverside. Also a couple of Museums across the street and down the street. Would be nice morning 🌞 excursion.

Enjoyed a stroll through the free museum with the family. There are some real interesting artifacts from around the world. I enjoyed the old pictures of the Mission Inn. They do offer a paid tour that I'm sure would be very interesting, but we didn't have time. The staff offered the tour but they were not annoying about it and did not persist. There are places to leave a donation if you want. I decided to buy something from the gift shop to support the museum.

Docent-in-Training Application: Mission Inn Foundation

About La Historia Society

Welcome to La Historia Society, a community and society organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the Mission Inn and Riverside. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the hard work and dedication of volunteers to engage visitors and educate them about the historical significance of the Mission Inn. Our docents-in-training play a crucial role in this endeavor, and we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission.

What is a Docent?

A docent is essentially a volunteer guide who shares knowledge and information about the Mission Inn with visitors. Docents undergo comprehensive training to become experts on the history, architecture, art, and cultural aspects of the Mission Inn. They lead guided tours, engage with visitors, and help them gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for this iconic landmark.

Why Become a Docent-in-Training?

Becoming a docent-in-training at the Mission Inn Foundation offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation of local history, while also deepening your understanding of this architectural gem. As a volunteer docent, you will:

• Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and stories associated with the Mission Inn.
• Gain in-depth knowledge about the architecture, art, and artifacts present within the Mission Inn.
• Develop public speaking and leadership skills through guided tour presentations.
• Interact with a diverse range of visitors, both nationally and internationally.
• Join a passionate community of individuals dedicated to preserving and sharing the Mission Inn's historical significance.

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming a docent-in-training, please follow the steps below to apply:

• Visit our website at LaHistoriaSociety.org and navigate to the "Volunteer" section.
• Click on the "Docent Opportunities" tab to access the docent application form.
• Fill out the application form with your personal details, contact information, and relevant experience.
• Submit the completed form online, and our team will get in touch with you to schedule an interview.
• Upon successful completion of the interview, you will be invited to attend our docent training program.

Docent Training Program

Our docent training program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an exceptional guide. The program includes:

• Extensive training sessions conducted by experienced docents and historians.
• Access to a wide range of resources, including books, documents, and digital archives.
• Hands-on experience through guided tours and mock tour presentations.
• Ongoing mentorship and support from our dedicated team.

Benefits of Being a Docent

As a docent-in-training and eventually a full-fledged docent, you will enjoy several benefits:

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge of the Mission Inn's history and Riverside's cultural heritage.
• A sense of fulfillment and pride in preserving and promoting local history.
• The chance to meet and connect with individuals who share your passion for history.
• Invitations to exclusive Mission Inn Foundation events and gatherings.
• Continuing education and enrichment through regular workshops and lectures.

Be a Part of Our Community and Society

By becoming a docent-in-training at the Mission Inn Foundation through La Historia Society, you play a vital role in preserving the historical legacy of the Mission Inn and fostering appreciation for the broader Riverside community. Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication will contribute to creating memorable experiences for visitors from all walks of life. Join our community and society today to embark on a rewarding journey of historical exploration and education.

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Create & Learn Museum Tours

We are excited to offer our museum tour programs.

Walk and Wonder Tours- Your day will begin with a docent-led tour concentrating on our rotating exhibits and art appreciation, as well as the history of our 1929 National Historic building designed by Hearst Castle and AIA Gold Medal-winning architect, Julia Morgan. As well as a tour of our newest Center, The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture!

Following the tour, an art lesson will include a Cheech Collects inspired art lesson and application of their style to create original student artwork.

Walk and Wonder Museum Tours are offered Tuesdays–Fridays. Cost of each tour is $375 for up to 36 students (Elementary-High School). Please contact us for Senior, Adult, and College student pricing.

Museum Docent-led Tours – Will include a docent-led tour of both The Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture.

Museum Docent-led Tours are offered Monday-Sunday with a minimum of 10 attendees. Prices vary depending on group size. Please fill out form below for all inquiries and pricing.

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Local News | Want to be a Mission Inn docent? Here’s how to apply

The Mission Inn Foundation is recruiting trainees to become docents at Riverside’s Mission Inn Hotel & Spa for the 2020-21 season.

Docent training classes are held from September through April.

This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, classes will start online using Zoom.

Docents may also attend quarterly educational forums, participate in visits to historic sites in Southern California and stay at the hotel at a reduced rate during the annual Docent Sleepover, according to a news release.

Founded in 1976, the Mission Inn Foundation interprets the history and significance of the Mission InnHotel & Spa through daily hotel tours, monthly public programs and special events, the Hands On History youth educational initiative and the continued stewardship of the hotel’s art, artifact and archival collections exhibited in the Mission Inn Museum.

Docents will learn the history of the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the city of Riverside and early California and will be prepared to provide visitors a glimpse into the past.

Those who are interested in training to become Mission Inn docents may download applications at www.missioninnmuseum.org . Applications may also be requested by mail from Mission Inn Foundation, 3696 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501, or by calling 951-781-8241.

Application deadline is Aug. 15.

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Soviet Tour in Moscow

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Highlights:.

• Explore a massive Soviet Park VDNKh (or VVC);
• Experience this special feeling of the good old Soviet times & dark and gloomy Cold War era;
• Get to the highest spot in Moscow city and one of the deepest metro in the world;
• Find out the rough truth about the insane 900-day siege of Leningrad (present St Petersburg);
• Take in the Triumphal Arch;
• Capture an extraordinary sculpture-memorial to the Holocaust;
• Join a guided Bunker-42, Cold War Museum tour (optional, not included in the price).
• See a harmony trio: an orthodox church, a synagogue and a mosque all in one park.

Tour Itinerary

With the 1000-year history, Russia has had a rich portfolio of conflicts, battles, wars. On this Soviet tour, we'll talk about various wars that happened in Russia, focusing on WWII.

Mother Russia has undergone a lot in its long life. Since ancient times, Russian rulers have taken nearly all political power into their own hands. By the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian oppositional movement was deadly set for the total destruction of the ever-lasting tsarist regime. All of Russia got involved in the bloody revolution of 1917 in an effort to abolish the current state of the government and gain freedom for the ordinary people.

You will learn about the every-day life of the Soviet people during the bloody Second World War with the Nazis, including the legendary Battle for Moscow, the 900-day siege of Leningrad, the hardships that local citizens went through, the consequences of the war and the scars it left on the Soviet people, as well as why the Cold War happened and what was the fundamental reason.

Our mission on the Soviet Russia tour is to find out

• - How much this 1917 revolution cost the people;
• - Whether they actually got the freedom they wanted and was it worth it;
• - What happened over the next 74 years;
• - Who were the main political communist leaders of the Soviet Union;
• - Were Russians happy and satisfied with the Soviet Union?

Our tour itinerary will lie in most Soviet areas of Moscow, which are quite spread throughout the city, as very few of them are left. You can choose how much you are ready to live this Soviet life on a 5, 7 or 10-hour tour. Depending on the duration of the tour, you will see part or all of the places below:

If you want to extend the tour, you are welcome to do so by paying $20/extra hour in cash on the tour.

Time stands still in Red Square. The Red Square is the heart of Moscow (and whole Russia). Saint Basil's Cathedral will make your mouth drop. If it is from May-October, have a cocktail on the outside terrace and simply people watch! The massive square offers so much to enjoy.

Lenin's Mausoleum

The burial place of one of the most influential communist leaders in the world.

Revolution Square Metro Station

Rub the Soviet dog's nose for good luck and admire the 76 bronze sculptures, devoted to the passionate, strong-willed and patriotic Soviet people.

Poklonnaya Hill

The highest point in Moscow, where Napoleon waited for keys of the city.

All-Russian Exhibition Center (VVC)

With its giant arch, amazing fountain, and huge pavilions of different Soviet Republics.

Victory Park Metro Station

The deepest undeground station in Moscow and one of the deepest in the world.

Victory Park

For an open-air museum as big as 135 ha (1 350 000 square meters), Victory park sure doens't lack diversity. The park is dedicated to the Russian victory in WWII, and was laid out in 1995 in commemoration of 50-year anniversary of victory.

Stalin had planned for its construction already in 1941, being sure of victory from the very start of the war.

Greeting Hill

The highest points in Moscow (172 meters), where Napoleon waited for keys of Moscow in vain.

Triumphal Arch

Stunning monument consisting of 12 cast-iron columns, each 12 meters high, and weighing 16 tons. Built to mark Russia's victory over Napoleon in 1812.

Museum of the Great Patriotic War

In the city that is as much about wars as it is about victories, there is one essential stopover - the Museum of the Great Patriotic War (that's what WWII is called in Russia). Must-do for those wishing to understand Russia's past and look at the whole war from the different perspective - Russian.

The museum is not for the faint-hearted. Here you can see films about the partisan experience, the scenes that will haunt you forever (no subtitles, but they are not necessary).

Museum of Contemporary History (from outside only)

We'll have a glance at Russian life of the XX century in the  Museum of Contemporary History , which houses bits of everything from Russian history of XXth century: from English club to a storage of Stalin's presents.

Memorial to the Holocaust,

devastating and breath-taking!

Unleash your inner spy. Highly recommended  Bunker-42 ,  Cold War Museum , explore the place where Khrushchev lived during the Cuban Crisis. Go down 18 floors to a gigantic bunker under Moscow that was designed to withstand a nuclear attack. Watch a short film about the severity of the Cold War. If you lived through the Cold War, you will hardly believe it is possible that you are in Bunker 42!

Wander through  Sparrow Hills  and climb up to the highest observation deck of Moscow with stunning views of all seven Stalin’s skyscrapers, including  Moscow State University . After that, experience the excitement of taking a  river cruise  on the Moscow river and catch the views of the Kremlin and Soviet times.​

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting tour, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

*This WW2 and Cold War tour can be modified to meet your preferences.

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