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 Gallery, Week 2 July 9, 2022

July 13, 2022 11:06 am Published by Jim Riley Leave your thoughts

Colonial Faire (July 9, 2022) Gallery GET YOUR JULY 16 Tickets Here! Special Thanks again to Steve Gores for these... View Article

Colonial Faire 2022 — First Weekend

July 5, 2022 5:59 pm Published by Jim Riley 1 Comment

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