The Dana Point Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck dinner on Wednesday, January 29, at Community House, 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point, CA 92629. Note that it was previously announced that the event would take place on January 22, but the date has been changed. For those who would like to help, setup of chairs and tables begins at 5 p.m. Doors open to the membership and guests at 6 p.m. A reception starts the...

This year’s excursion will be to the Workman and Temple Homestead Museum in City of Industry and to the Clarke Estate in Santa Fe Springs.  The price includes motor-coach services, beverages and choice of boxed lunch on the Homestead Museum patio. Come and explore a hidden treasure like no other in Los Angeles. Located in the heart of a former Mexican rancho, the Homestead Museum’s houses, cemetery and gardens are full of...

Join us next to El Torito 34521 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point Limited seating! Come and pick up your souvenir gold ticket good for admission to the 2069 Time Capsule Opening!  There will be valet parking for VIPs and people with disabilities — sure to have your handicapped access placard in your car when you arrive for valet parking. The Dana Point Historical Society is serving as the lead nonprofit organization of this...

Join us on Wednesday, October 23, at 7 p.m. when Phil Brigandi and Eric Plunkett will discuss their new book, The Portolá Expedition in Orange County.    The Portolá Expedition was the first Spanish overland exploration through what is now Orange County in 1769. It marked a turning point in the history of California and provides us with our first written descriptions of the area and its native inhabitants. The book...

On behalf of 5th District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Dana Point Harbor Partners LLC, OC Parks, the City of Dana Point, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and Ocean Institute, the Society cordially invites you to support the Dana Point Harbor 50-Year Time Capsule Celebration. The Dana Point Historical Society will serve as the lead nonprofit organization of the event.  Sponsorship opportunities are available and you will have a...