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Lunch & Learn DPHS Speakers

Finishing up our month of learning about the history of Dana Point from the Scavenger Hunt Barbara Johannes and Elizabeth Bamattre from the Dana Point Historical Society give a in depth look at the early days of Dana Point.

October 25 Statue Unveiling Honors Steve and Barrie Boehne

On Wednesday, October 25, at 3 p.m., the City of Dana honored local tandem surfing champions Steve and Barrie Boehne with the unveiling of a commemorative statue at Waterman’s Plaza.    Steve and Barrie won multiple ASP World Tandem Championships and were featured on ABC Wide World of Sports and LIFE Magazine.  They married in […]

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 […]