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Upcoming Monthly Meeting

Duke Kahanamoku in Orange County

January 15, 2022 Tracy Smith Falk

Author Mark Zambrano will discuss the life, legacy, local impact of the “father of surfing”[…]

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Upcoming Special Events

OCHS Office Hours

April 19, 2020 Stephanie George

The Orange County Historical Society is now allowing in person visits by appointment only. Please[…]

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October 1, 2019

Past Events

A. Otis Birch: The Strange Saga of Santa Ana’s Oil Tycoon

January 2, 2022 Tracy Smith Falk

Historian Paul Spitzzeri will discuss “A. Otis Birch: The Strange Saga of Santa Ana’s Oil[…]

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Show & Tell Night

November 24, 2021

Tails from Sea Breeze Pet Cemetery

October 28, 2021

Olinda’s History & Pioneers

October 4, 2021

OCHS Office Hours

The OCHS office is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. Board members may be available to assist you with your research questions and help you discover what materials we have.

If you need more information or are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us at info@orangecountyhistory.org.

Fund Created in Mike Miniaci’s Name

OCHS lost a kindred spirit in December 2021. Long-time OC Park Ranger Mike Miniaci passed away and his family wanted donations in his name to be made to the Society. Mike grew up in Stockton, CA and early on became fascinated with history; first ancient Greek and Roman and then Civil War. He long participated in a Civil War reenactment group. When he was assigned to George Key Ranch in Placentia he also was tasked with overseeing the Yorba Cemetery and Peralta Adobe. A new passion was ignited and Mike researched the history of the Santa Ana Canyon, encouraged the families of the region to start the Santa Ana Historical Council, and wrote several books. Electronic payments can be made on our Donation page or by making checks payable to OCHS with “Mike Miniaci” in the memo. Thank you for your consideration.

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