Author Archives for Jim Riley

About Jim Riley

James Riley is the owner/operator of Riley's Farm in Oak Glen, California and a senior partner in Colony Bay Productions. The father of six children, Riley performs "Patrick Henry" and supervises a living history program visited by hundreds of thousands of school children. He holds a degree in history from Stanford University.

Colonial Faire 2022 — First Weekend

July 5, 2022 5:59 pm Published by Jim Riley Leave your thoughts

Special thanks to Steve Gores for these images.  The people who bring you Colonial Faire..  

History Without Grace

June 29, 2022 2:51 pm Published by Jim Riley 13 Comments

..is knowledge without wisdom, or “why I miss the 1990s..” In order to be fully understood, most lofty ideals require... View Article

Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health

June 25, 2022 10:43 am Published by Jim Riley 2 Comments

Life AND Truth Vindicated.. When you are a historian, you really must take the text seriously.  The journals, letters, and... View Article

The Long Hot Summer..

June 13, 2022 7:29 pm Published by Jim Riley 2 Comments

A Day In A Life.. Monday.  June 13, 2022.. Sound sleep, with wild dreams full of  Southern California landscapes —... View Article

Your Dad Is Probably Thinking About You Right Now..

June 8, 2022 8:27 am Published by Jim Riley 3 Comments

Even if the world hates him for it.. Disclaimer Number One:  It would not hurt my feelings, at all, if... View Article

What Do I Hope to Accomplish In All This?

June 6, 2022 10:35 am Published by Jim Riley 4 Comments

Disclaimer: Our living history programs are not political. We have been forced to discuss First Amendment Issues because Cancel Culture is threatening our... View Article