Doris Walker Smith and Jack Smith: A Celebration of Life
Doris Walker Smith and Jack Smith: A Celebration of Life Doris Walker Smith and Jack Smith: A Celebration of Life">A Celebration of Life will be held for Jack Smith and Doris Walker-Smith on...
View ArticleObituary: Doris I. Walker: A Community Loss
Obituary: Doris I. Walker: A Community Loss Obituary: Doris I. Walker: A Community Loss">Fire claims life of historian Doris Walker-Smith and husband Jack Smith Doris Walker-Smith, founder of the...
View ArticleObituary : Beverly Sels, former DPHS President passes away on January 5, 2013
Obituary : Beverly Sels, former DPHS President passes away on January 5, 2013 Obituary : Beverly Sels, former DPHS President passes away on January 5, 2013">Former DPHS President (1996-2001) Beverly...
View ArticleDPHS Members Elected to Fill Two Vacancies on Dana Point City Council
DPHS Members Elected to Fill Two Vacancies on Dana Point City Council DPHS Members Elected to Fill Two Vacancies on Dana Point City Council">Dana Point’s city council elections resulted in both open...
View ArticleMayor Lara Anderson Presented with DPHS Gift
Mayor Lara Anderson Presented with DPHS Gift Mayor Lara Anderson Presented with DPHS Gift">Outgoing mayor Lara Anderson was honored on December 4 during her final city council meeting. Included in...
View ArticleObituary: Margaret “Peg” Serences, 87, passes away on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” Serences, 87, passes away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 Obituary: Margaret “Peg” Serences, 87, passes away on Thursday, January 31, 2013">Margaret (Peg) Serences, a...
View ArticleDPHS Board Member Rene Cortez Featured in DP Times Article
DPHS Board Member Rene Cortez Featured in DP Times Article DPHS Board Member Rene Cortez Featured in DP Times Article">Board Member Rene Cortez Featured in Dana Point Times Article. Photograph by...
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From the Dana Point Times: City Gathers to Remember Local Historian
From the Dana Point Times: City Gathers to Remember Local Historian From the Dana Point Times: City Gathers to Remember Local Historian">In memory of Dana Point historic chronicler, Doris Walker,...
View ArticleIngrid McGuire to Be Founders Day Honoree on Wednesday, May 22
Ingrid McGuire to Be Founders Day Honoree on Wednesday, May 22 Ingrid McGuire to Be Founders Day Honoree on Wednesday, May 22">Longtime Dana Point resident Ingrid McGuire has been selected as this...
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DPHS to Honor Beverly Sels at “Picnic Mexicano,” Our June Scholarship...
DPHS to Honor Beverly Sels at “Picnic Mexicano,” Our June Scholarship Fundraiser Event, on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 P.M. DPHS to Honor Beverly Sels at “Picnic Mexicano,” Our June Scholarship Fundraiser...
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Founders Day Evening Honors Ingrid McGuire
Founders Day Evening Honors Ingrid McGuire Founders Day Evening Honors Ingrid McGuire"> Longtime resident, former Dana Point Mayor and veteran South Coast Water District Board member Ingrid McGuire...
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Harold Kaufman Celebrated by Friends and Family as 2014 Founders Day Honoree
Harold Kaufman Celebrated by Friends and Family as 2014 Founders Day Honoree The May Founders Day program honored Harold Kaufman for his contributions as a DPHS Founder, his efforts on behalf of Dana...
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In Memoriam: Mel Pierce
In Memoriam: Mel Pierce DPHS Patriarch of Dana Point, August 11, 1923 – May 19, 2015. Mel and Helen Pierce were honored as DPHS Founders in 2007. Mel lived here from the age of six, with the exception...
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President’s Message Summer 2016
President’s Message Summer 2016 Our May Founders Day dinner was an elegant event thanks to co-chairs Sandie Iverson and Nancy Jenkins. More than 60 members gathered to honor Marlene and Bruce Beal...
View ArticleDPHS Members Elected to Fill Two Vacancies on Dana Point City Council
DPHS Members Elected to Fill Two Vacancies on Dana Point City Council Dana Point’s city council elections resulted in both open seats being filled by members of the Dana Point Historical Society. Past...
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DPHS Honors Geody and Richard Deffenbaugh for Founders Day
DPHS Honors Geody and Richard Deffenbaugh for Founders Day The Dana Point Historical Society’s Founders Day Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the history of Dana...
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President’s Message April/May 2016
Our Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization and we have been very busy sharing Dana Point history with the public. There have been fun rewards for our members. Our February 24th...
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President’s Message Summer 2016
Our May Founders Day dinner was an elegant event thanks to co-chairs Sandie Iverson and Nancy Jenkins. More than 60 members gathered to honor Marlene and Bruce Beal (photo inset below) for their...
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Celebrating Carlos and Georgelean Olvera on Founders Day, May 24
On Wednesday, May 24, the Dana Point Historical Society will honor Carlos and Georgelean Olvera (right) for their contributions to our city and its history. Our Founders Day event will begin at 6 p.m....
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Historical Society May Founders Day Event Will Honor Jim “Skip” Wehan
On Wednesday evening, May 30, we will have our monthly meeting and celebrate this year’s recipient of our Founders Day award, Jim “Skip” Wehan. An avid mariner and community advocate, Skip graduated...
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