Mary Jane Parkinson Exhibition

On Display Now! The private world of author Mary Jane Parkinson

Exhibition runs November 21 @ 11 a.m. - December 31 @ 5 p.m.

For information about attendance at the Mary Jane Parkinson Legacy Reception on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, contact: ecaa@eastcountyart.org

Mary Jane Parkinson is a name synonymous with Arabian horses. She is the author of several books about the Arabian horse including:

"The Kellogg Arabian Ranch: the First 50 Years" (1975) 
"The Tersk Heritage: in Recognition of the History and Future of the Arabian Horse" (co-author) (1986) 
"And Ride Away Singing (1989) The Romance of the Kellogg Ranch (1990)"
"Gladys Brown Edwards: Artist, Scholar, Author" (2006)“

Janey” served for over twenty (20) years as Editor of the Arabian Horse World Magazine, becoming a leading voice and authority in the industry. Please join us for a tribute to this 99 year old chronicler of the Arabian horse in America.

The Wieghorst Museum and the Botanical Garden are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are open on other days by appointment.

Please note: If you are coming from any distance, call (619) 590-3431 in advance to confirm the Museum is open. The Museum is staffed by volunteers only and occasionally we may be closed when volunteers are not available.