About

Mailing Address: PO Box 544, Dana Point CA 92629
Museum: 33282 Golden Lantern St., Suite 104  Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone Number: 949-248-8121
Email Society: Museum@danapointhistorical.org

501(c)(3) Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Organization: # 33-0359288

Monthly Activities:  Check upcoming events on this site for the locations of meetings and events. Follow us on social media.

Museum Hours: Tuesdays 1-3, Thursdays 1-3 and Saturdays 1-3 except holidays or special event days.

Established in 1987

The Dana Point Historical Society advocates for the historic buildings that contribute to the eclectic visual character of the community and serve as reminders of Dana Point’s rich and colorful past, for the enrichment of current and future generations.

Board of Directors & Officers:

OFFICERS:

Barbara Johannes, President

Marsha LaRusso, 2nd Vice President, Membership

Bob Minty, 3rd Vice President, Programs

Heidi Hyde, Secretary

Nancy Jenkins, Corresponding Secretary

Gary Prenovost, Treasurer, Merchandise

Joel Bishop, Parliamentarian

APPOINTED COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Keith Johannes, Preservation

Grant Earl, Technology

Joel Bishop, Public Relations

Elizabeth Bamattre, Special Events

Judy Henderson, Sunshine Ambassador, Director Emeritus

Randy Roberts, Tile Wall

Robin Valles, Historic Photos

Jeff Lander, Director

Max Brown, Newsletter Editor/Website

Kirsten Reynolds, Exhibits

Jennifer Keil, 70 Degrees Consultant

Dana Point Historical Founders Day Honorees are:

2002 Harry Otsubu
2003 Colene Schwadt
2004 Terry & Roxie Lucarelli
2005 Elizabeth & Bill Bamattre
2006 Bob Moore
2007 Helen & Mel Pierce
2008 Susan Hinman
2009 Doris Walker
2010 Lynn Muir
2011 Bea Reed
2012 Don Hansen
2013 Ingrid McGuire
2014 Harold Kaufman
2015 Judy & Buck Hendeson
2016 Marlene & Bruce Beal
2017 Georgelean & Carlos N. Olvera
2018 Jim “Skip” Wehan
2019 J. Scott Schoeffel & Rod Howorth
2020 Geody and Richard Deffenbaugh
2021 Donna Kalez & Gisele Anderson
2022 Joyce Hoffman