“Reflections of Dana Point”October Arts & Humanities Month Promotes the City’s Arts & Culture By Barbara Johannes, President, Dana Point Historical Society In his book, Two Years Before the Mast, Richard Henry Dana Jr. described our shore when he wrote, “San Juan is the only romantic spot on the California coast.” Published in 1840, […]
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It’s History: Woodruff the Man
By Carlos N. Olvera Dana Point Times Apr 3, 2016 Updated Jan 22, 2024Our local area was a destination for the cow hide trade in the 1800s. Today, it is a destination for people—residents and visitors. In the early 1920s attempts were first made to make Dana Point a place to live or for weekend […]
Surf, Paddle & Sail! by Bruce with Marlene Beal
35th Anniversary
Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Email Print By Breeana Greenberg Since its founding, 35 years ago, the Dana Point Historical Society’s (DPHS) primary focus has been on preservation. Inspired by a lecture given by founding member and Dana Point historian Doris Walker, the historical society was formed in 1987 to preserve Dana Point’s rich history. “So, […]
25th Anniversary
Dana Point may be one of Orange County’s newest cities, but it has plenty of history. And for 25 years, the Dana Point Historical Society has been working to archive and preserve key parts of its past.“There’s no question Dana Point has played a big role in California’s history,” said Elizabeth Bamattre, a founding member of the […]