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Anaheim
Ramon Peralta Adobe Historic Site
6398 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Anaheim 92807
(714) 973-3190
Ramon Peralta Adobe is one of the last remaining
structure of the Peralta settlement in Santa Ana
Canyon. This site was home to the pioneering families
of Orange County in the mid 1800's.
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Lake
Forest
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest 92630
(949) 923-2230
This facility preserves some of the rich cultural
heritage of Orange County through its village of
four historical buildings which represent distinct
eras in the early development of the Saddleback
Valley and El Toro areas. This site is open Wednesday
through Sunday.
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Modjeska
Arden - The Helena Modjeska Historic House And Gardens
29042 Modjeska Canyon Rd.
Modjeska Canyon, 92667
(949) 923-2230
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains
is the home of world renowned actress Madame Helena
Modjeska. The grounds, beloved by her for their
resemblance to the "Forest of Arden" in
the Shakespearean play, As You Like It, are being
restored to recapture the ambiance of her time.
Arden is designated a National Historic Landmark.
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Placentia
Historic George Key Ranch
625 W. Bastanchury Road
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 973-3190
The beautifully landscaped grounds of this historic
home hold a botanical garden and orange grove. Built
in 1898, offers visitors a view of life in the early
days of Orange County citrus farming. It is listed
in the National Register of Historic Places.
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San
Juan Capistrano
Historic Mission
Camino Capistrano & Ortega hwy.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1300
The birthplace of Orange County, Mission San Juan
Capistrano, was founded more than two centuries
ago. Today it is a monument to Californias
multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American,
Spanish, Mexican and Europan heritage. Originally
built as a self sufficient community by Spanish
padres and Indians, the Mission was a center for
agriculture, industry, education and religion.
Visitors
will discover many areas of interest within the
Mission walls. You can hear the tolling of century
old bells and walk down its time worn paths. The
serenity and peace amid the 10 _ acres of lush
gardens and cool fountains, cloistered by old
adobe walls, offers visitors seclusion from the
sights and sounds of a busy world. Learn about
the Serra Chapel, padres quarters, industrial
area, soldiers barracks, and cemetery.
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Yorba
Linda
Historic Yorba Cemetery
625 W. Bastanchury Road
Placentia 92870
(714) 973-3190
Yorba Cemetery is the oldest privately established
cemetery in Orange County and among the oldest in
California. Established by Bernardo Yorba in 1858,
it is the resting place for many of the region's
Hispanic pioneers.
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