Friends of Banning Museum are excited to share some news! For many years, we have celebrated the birthday of Phineas Banning with an evening of music, community, and fun. In… Read More
Category: Events
“Get To Know Us” New Volunteer Reception- Friday, August 21, 2026
Become a Banning Volunteer! We Need You! The Banning Museum is seeking volunteers and will host a “Get to Know Us” reception on Friday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m. The… Read More
Creating Banning Park
Third in the Keeping History Alive Series, “Creating Banning Park” will be presented by Museum Director, Michael Sanborn in the Historic Banning Barn on Saturday, March 7 at 11 am…. Read More
Wisteria Regale Set to Return
On Saturday, March 21, Friends of Banning Museum will hold our annual fundraiser, Wisteria Regale. Guests will enjoy live entertainment provided by the nostalgic dance troupe, Atomic Cherry Bombs and… Read More
Author, James Tejani to Discuss His Award-Winning Book, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth
Join us on Saturday, January 17 at 11am in the Banning Historic Barn to hear renowned local author, James Tejani tell the untold story of the Port of Los Angeles… Read More
Victorian Christmas Is December 6!
Christmas will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars today for Saturday, December 6 from 12 pm – 4 pm for the holiday event of the season, Victorian… Read More
POSTPONED “Pieicin’ It Together” Performance
POSTPONED! DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 15 BUT WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN 2026. Travel from Vermont to California, bringing the stories of the American West… Read More
Join Us for the Phineas Banning Birthday Celebration and Concert!
Join us on Saturday, August 16 from 5pm – 8pm for the 17th Annual Phineas Banning Birthday Celebration and Concert. We’ll be bringing back the good ole fashioned hoe-down with… Read More
Wisteria Garden Party Raises Money and Spirits!
On Saturday, May 10, Friends of Banning Museum held The Wisteria Garden Party with the theme, Alice in Wonderland. Over 150 guests enjoyed an afternoon of fun and whimsy, while… Read More
Keeping History Alive Lecture – Wilmington: Civil War Boomtown?
On Saturday, March 15 at 11 am in the Banning barn, the Keeping History Alive series continues with a presentation by Drum Barracks Director, Tara Fansler and staff on what… Read More