In gratitude for your ongoing support, the Glendora Historical Society invites castle neighbors and members of the Society to COME ON OVER and say hello!
Michael Rubel Day
Sunday, April 16th, 2023
11:00am - 3:00pm
April is the time of local citrus customs, once feted annually on this site by Michael and Dorothy Rubel. Castle-builder Michael, who never took his neighbors for granted, would be 83 years old April 16th. On this day we will take up where his traditional celebrations left off. We hope you will join us!
Meet our docents and volunteers, enjoy live music and munchies, see jugglers, amazing engines and play at our crafts tables.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
RSVP deadline: April 8th, 2023
Availability is limited. Reserve your space now!
How do I Reserve my spot?
- Castle Neighbors - Neighbors who received a printed invitation are invited to attend. RSVP using the password you were provided with your invitation. Please bring your invitation with you for entry.
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Society Members - Join the fun in one of two ways:
- RSVP as Member Ambassador: Ambassadors are Society volunteers who want to be a host to our neighbors and ensure a good time is had by all.
- RSVP as Member General Admission: For members who just want to visit and not volunteer. Limit of one guest per member.
I'm not a member or a neighbor. Can I still come?
Become a member. Then you can register. (registration pending availability) Click here: Join us
About Rubel Castle:
Rubel Castle is a monumental folk architecture site nestled in the foothills of Glendora. It was built by hand by Michael Rubel and his "pharmhands" over several decades. Its stone masonry was handcrafted from river rock, recycled materials and an assemblage of the relics and artifacts of Glendora's early agricultural and industrial eras. Michael's innovative use of both natural and cultural materials makes Rubel Castle an exceptionally important masterwork within the context of folk art environments in California. It also serves as a rare resource and physical reminder of the citrus industry, which played a significant role in the development of the area in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. Rubel Castle is under the stewardship of the Glendora Historical Society and is open for guided tours by appointment only. To visit the Castle please reserve a tour: rubeltours.org.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about this event, please email: membership@glendorahistoricalsociety.org
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