Sat, Feb 21
|Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum
Speaker Series: Chester King
Archaeologist & Ethnohistorian “Native California Before the Spanish Invasion: How Indigenous Populations Changed Over the Last 7000 Years”
Time & Location
Feb 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum, 3290 Lang Ranch Pkwy, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA
About the event
CIM Speaker Series Presents: “Native California Before the Spanish Invasion: How Indigenous Populations Changed Over the Last 7000 Years”
Join archaeologist and ethnohistorian Chester King for a deep dive into the distribution of Native Californian settlements over time. Explore maps of historic settlements and archaeological sites to examine change and continuity. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions.
About the Speaker:
Involved in archaeological excavations since 1960, King has extensive experience in the archaeology of southern California and the anthropology of Native Californians. He has worked with Chumash communities since 1977, having served as an archaeological consultant for the United Chumash Council and for the Santa Ynez Indian Reservation Elders Council. Dedicated to the preservation of archaeological resources, King is recognized by many Indigenous Americans for his communication and understanding of Native perspectives.
Tickets
General Admission
From $5.00 to $8.00
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