# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Chaffey Legacy in Australia - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Bill Dolence speaks via Zoom from Australia to the Cooper Museum about the Chaffy Legacy. Thursday, May 21 6:30 PM. $10/$0.About this EventFrom Saltbush to Vineyards: The Chaffey Legacy in AustraliaJoin us for an enlightening presentation by Bill Dolence, esteemed author and historian, as he explores the remarkable international chapter of the Chaffey family legacy. While George and William Chaffey are local icons for founding the "Model Colony" of Ontario and Upland, their visionary engineering didn't stop at the foothills of the San Gabriels. Dolence will delve into the brothers’ 1886 journey to the Murray River Valley in Australia, where they applied the very same irrigation techniques perfected here in California to transform the arid "Sunraysia" bush into a thriving agricultural oasis. This session offers a unique opportunity to understand how a local vision for water and community planning became a global blueprint for innovation, forever linking the history of the Inland Empire to the development of the Australian frontier. Empire, come learn why Cucamonga wine remains a vital part of our regional identity.Event Details:When: Thursday, May 21Time: 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Where: Meet in person at the Cooper Museum, Downtown UplandSpeaker: Bill DolenceAdmission:Members: FREESeniors (55+) & Youth (Under 18): FREEGeneral Admission: $10 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upland/cooper-museum-speaker-series-chaffey-legacy-in-australia/100001983915958036 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Upland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 217 E A St - **lat**: 34.094922 - **long**: -117.6481406 - **full address**: 217 E A St, 217 East A Street, Upland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Chaffey Legacy in Australia - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f1ca43166310d24c3f2dbfc8a378bb2acc2c1bf95db2a1966434983902be894a-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf2d8bf-gmir.jpg?v=1772004696 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Chaffey Legacy in Australia being held? - **A:** Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Chaffey Legacy in Australia takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 217 E A St, 217 East A Street, Upland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Chaffey Legacy in Australia? - **A:** Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Chaffey Legacy in Australia is organized by The Cooper Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Chaffey Legacy in Australia is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Upland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The Cooper Museum is dedicated to preserving local history, which includes the history of the indigenous Gabrieleno Tongva indian tribe. An entire room at the museum is allocated to history including display cases of the artifacts, dress and way of life. It also provides a link to the once thriving citrus industry. This goal is accomplished through the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and educational programs with emphasis on school children. The outdoor courtyard, located adjacent to our museum, has been used over the years for a myriad of events including school classes, concerts, car shows, family events and community get-togethers. These events are highly popular and provide the community with a sense of inclusiveness. With new houses being planned in the adjacent area, there will be an increased number of visitors visiting the site and utilizing the Courtyard.In addition to school tours, Chaffey Communities Cultural Center is unique because it offers free admission to the community who can browse our displays and purchase books of the local area from our gift shop. The museum has a fulltime director available during our open hours to answer any questions that visitors may have.The history of the Upland, Ontario and surrounding areas began to unfold when the 2 major railroads completed their east-west lines in the 1880’s. This led to the development of a Citrus Industry that had a profound impact on the world-wide consumption of lemons and oranges. The railroad industry provided the engine to ship products not only to the rest of the United States but also to the rest of the world. From 1925 to 1945 California growers supplied 60% of the nation’s citrus and 20% of the world supply with the bulk of it coming from this area around Upland. This industry died out at the conclusion of WW II when the groves were needed and sold to build low-cost housing for returning veterans. The final chapter came in 1969 where a devastating floor decimated the last of the citrus groves." } ] } ] ```