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http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4630 We are big fans of the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce, and we think they do a great job promoting San Juan Capistrano and its unique local economy. Today we are giving a couple public shout-outs to the Chamber for its good work. First, congratulations to the newly installed Board of Directors of the [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/4236 Mark your calendars for San Juan Capistrano Historical Fiesta Day on May 17, presented by the Historical Society. From the announcement: The San Juan Capistrano Historical Fiesta Day, presented by the Historical Society, returns this year on Saturday, May 17! Kids games and activities, Native American crafts, toy making, live interactive shows … all in [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/3466 One of our favorite local columnists is the Capistrano Dispatch’s Jan Siegel and her Moments in Time column. This month, she has given us a detailed and well-written biography of Father Junípero Serra. Father Junipero Serra (image credit: Wikimedia Commons) This year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Fr. Junípero Serra, who [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/3463 A welcome night of celebration saw San Juan Capistrano gather at the El Adobe restaurant to celebrate the Historical Society’s 50th Anniversary. The Capistrano Dispatch has the recap and some photos here. http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/3256 If you are looking for a fun and educational Halloween-themed activity the weekend before Halloween, make your reservations to participate in one of San Juan Capistrano Historical Society’s “Ghosts and Legends” tours. Make your reservations soon because spots go quickly for this popular event. [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/3168 In what sounds like a unique and fascinating performance, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is staging a dramatic conversation with local historical figures Judge Richard Egan and Madame Helena Modjeska. Egan will be portrayed by local resident Judge Warren Siegel and the actress Modjeska will be played by local actress Jessica Morrow. The interview [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/2281 The Capistrano Dispatch has a great article celebrating the 50th anniversary of the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. From the article: The Historical Society celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. What started as a subcommittee of the Chamber of Commerce has grown to become a collection of some of the city’s most definitive and enthusiastic [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/1527 The OC Register has a nice article about the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society and its project to restore three early adobes that (combined with the O’Neill Museum) will become the Los Rios Historic Center. The buildings are the 1918 Arley Leck bungalow, the 1890s Oyharzabal House and the 1794 Jose Maria Silvas Adobe. They [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/959 To celebrate Halloween, Rancho Ortega Blog is counting down the ten most haunted locations in Orange County. If you missed any of our earlier installments, you can find them at the links below: 10. Katie Wheeler Library and the “Lady in Blue.” 9. John Wayne and the Wild Goose Yacht 8. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry [...] http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/845 In anticipation of Halloween, Rancho Ortega Blog will be counting down the ten most haunted locations in Orange County. Ghost hunting in suburban Orange County is more difficult than searching for spooks in a historic city. After all, ghosts tend to accumulate over decades (if not centuries) of tragedy and sorrow – attaching themselves to [...] |
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