Events

For dates, fees, and reservations for these events, please Call 949-493-8444 or email museum@capistranohistory.org

March and November – Bi-Annual Meetings

General meets are held in March and November and are open to all guests and members. They are held at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center on Del Avion from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Topics are generally of historic interest relating to our area. A report on the Society's yearly activities is given as well. In March we hold our annual election of Board members.. No charge

March – Barbecue at the Swallows' Day Parade Mercado

Find the Historical Society booth at the Swallows' Day Parade Mercado for some wonderful tri-tip barbecue sandwiches and beverages. It is located on the El Camino Real parking lot near the Ortega Highway entrence from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

June – Annual Mixer

Every June the Society hosts a membership mixer for its members and guests. No charge. The mixer is held on the O'Neill Museum patio and grounds. Generous amounts of food and beverages are served. A Chinese raffle is also presented with exceptional prizes.

September – The Annual Heritage Barbecue

The annual Heritage barbecue is held at Amantes Campground on Rancho Mission Viejo. There will be the best tri-tip dinner you've ever tasted with sides of beans, salad, desert, and soft drinks all for a nominal fee. Reservations are necessary to help ensure food for all.

Spend the day under the oaks with friends and guests remininiscing about long-gone days of yore. Browse through historical photographs of people and locations of San Juan Capistrano. Copies of the photographs are available for a nominal fee through the Historical Society. Books detailing the art, history, and legends of San Juan Capistrnao are also available for sale. Enjoy the fun of the Historical Society's wonderful Chinese Raffle which is loaded with exciting gifts.

October – Ghosts

Get in the spirit of Halloween by joining the Historical Society Walking Tour Guides on a spooky walking tour of Los Rios Street, the oldest residential neighborhood in California. Be prepared for creepy tales of big black dogs, strange monks who have lost their heads, ghostly tales about a lady in white and other goings on.

Meet your Ghost Tour Guide at the O'Neill Museum on Los Rios Street. Ghost Walk Tours are conducted at these times, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 pm. The cost is $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Reservations are required.

December – Christmas Tour

A Christmas tour of the historic ranch house of Rancho Santa Margarita y Las flores on Camp Pendleton. Besides the trip to the old ranch house, there will be a picnic lunch on the base and a tour of another place of historic interest. We will meet at the O'Neill Museum. There is a fee for this tour and reservations afe necessary.

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