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DPHS Newsletter Holiday 2019
Click the “Read More” button and follow the link to download and view the April 2019 Newsletter: DPHS Newsletter Holiday 2019 Remember that all of these pages are printable and you can use the “zoom” feature to enlarge or shrink the page size for better...
City Holds Bruce Brown Statue Dedication at Watermen’s Plaza on Thursday, September 19
Read MoreOceanic Heritage Paper & Projects of Surfing & Sailing by Bruce Beal
Commencing in the 1930’s, Dana Point and surrounds increasingly became populated by persons, originally known as “Watermen,” defined as those who were “comfortable in a wide variety of ocean conditions and had a broad store of oceanic knowledge; more specifically applied to those who are accomplished at a particular set of surfing-related activities, including diving, swimming, sailing, bodysurfing, fishing, spearfishing, surf canoeing,...
Historical Society October Meeting Will Feature New Book by Joe Dunn
On Wednesday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m., our membership meeting will feature a program presenting Joe Dunn’s new book, Indian: The Life of Osage Waterman Wayne Schafer. The book tells of Schafer’s life and chronicles his early years as well as his professional life. It also details the early days of the California surf culture and quotes various waterman as well as individuals from Schafer’s childhood. The program takes place at City Hall...
In Memoriam: Mel Pierce
DPHS Patriarch of Dana Point, August 11, 1923 – May 19, 2015. Mel and Helen Pierce were honored as DPHS Founders in 2007. Mel lived here from the age of six, with the exception of his service in WWII, loved Dana Point and believed in serving his community. Services will be held Saturday, June 6 at 2 PM at South Shores Community Church. Please click here to read all about the lives of Mel and his family when he was named Patriarch of the...