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Garcia Adobe
We had a wonderful tour of the Garcia Adobe located on Camino Capistrano. Built in the 1840s by Manuel Garcia, a Portuguese merchant, this is the only surviving Monterey style adobe in Orange County. Owned by the Oyharzabal family since 1880, its uses have included: French Hotel, a general store and the town’s first American…
Jennifer Keil of 70 Degrees
Jennifer Keil presented to the San Juan Capistrano Docent Society on February 17, 2022. As the Founder of 70 Degrees, she shared about developing and directing the Moulton Museum that will open in summer 2022 in Laguna Hills. Keil focused on the historic development of Rancho Niguel once owned by Don Juan Avila who sold…
Docent Society Intends to Help with National Historic Preservation Month Celebrations
The San Juan Capistrano Cultural Heritage Commission approved a proposal from the San Juan Capistrano Docent Society to help with National Historic Preservation Month recognition this coming May. Commissioners discussed the assistance on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Celebrations will be held in May in Downtown San Juan Capistrano on a to-be-determined Saturday date. The Docent Society offered to give…
2022 Swallows Day Parade
“The 62nd Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Fair will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebrates the return of the swallows to the San Juan Capistrano Mission on St. Joseph’s Day, which is March, 19th. The Parade takes place throughout downtown San Juan Capistrano. The Swallows Day…
Chris Jepsen
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the term “Colonial America” often brings to mind the 13 colonies on the East Coast. Yet at the same time, California was also a colony—under Spanish rule—and plenty of history was unfolding here as well.Join us for an engaging presentation by Chris Jepsen, Orange County Historical Society…
SJC 250 Speaker Series
In 2026 the United States of America will celebrate it’s 250th anniversary. Mission San Juan Capistrano—the birthplace of Orange County—will also mark its 250th anniversary. This historic milestone offers an incredible opportunity to celebrate, not only our country’s birth but also the rich cultural heritage, resilient spirit, and diverse community that define our city of…
