Today In SCV History: January 23, 1882 - Helen Hunt Jackson Arrives At Rancho Camulos
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Today In SCV History: January 23, 1882
Today In SCV History: January 23, 1882 - Helen Hunt Jackson Arrives At Rancho Camulos
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Today In SCV History: January 23, 1882
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 01/23/2026 11:36am
Article Summary:
"Helen Hunt Jackson's 1882 Visit to Rancho Camulos: A Key Moment in the Creation of 'Ramona'"
On January 23, 1882, author and activist Helen Hunt Jackson visited Rancho Camulos, an event that significantly influenced her 1884 novel "Ramona." During her visit, Jackson gathered inspiration and authentic details for her story, helping to cement Rancho Camulos as a cultural symbol and setting for the novel, which highlighted issues faced by Native Americans in the American West. Today, Rancho Camulos is preserved as a National Historic Landmark and celebrated annually with events commemorating Jackson's visit.
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