Speaker Series: Al Knight
Sat, Apr 11
|Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum
"The West San Fernando Valley Lime Kiln Industry" And Opening of New Exhibit
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum, 3290 Lang Ranch Pkwy, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA
About the event
CIM Speaker Series Presents: “The West San Fernando Valley Lime Kiln Industry” + Opening of New Exhibit
The limestone processing industry was the first non-agricultural industry in the west San Fernando Valley. Dating from about 1800, the Bell Canyon lime kilns are the oldest extant structures in the valley—even older than the Spanish-founded Mission San Fernando buildings. In this presentation, join archaeologist Al Knight in exploring the west valley lime kiln industry and its operation by the Native/mixed race community until the end of WWI.
About the Speaker:
With over 40 years of professional experience in archaeological fieldwork and research, Knight has published numerous papers on the ethnography and archaeology of south-central California. His interests include the history, geography, ethnobotany, rock art, and hot springs of California and the Great Basin. Knight also has extensive experience consulting with Native American communities and is currently a board member of both the Pacific…
Tickets
General Admission
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
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