Orange Community Historical Society

The mission of OCHS is to commemorate the rich heritage of our community, Orange, California.

Our purpose is to collect photographs, written materials and related ephemera, promote research, events, activities and programs celebrating Orange history

10/13/2023

Learn about the history of the Eichler homes in Orange! Tomorrow at Taft Library.

10/05/2023

Do you have a dusty yearbook sitting in the back of your closet? The Orange Public Library wants it! Please drop them off at the library, upstairs in the History Center room.

09/19/2023

Please join Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orange for a Tower Chime Recital on September 24th at 5pm! More information can be found on their Facebook and website. https://immanuelorange.com/

08/29/2023

Please join the Orange Legacy Alliance on September 16th to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Orange Civic Center!

07/10/2023

Reminder about our meeting tomorrow!

Have you ever wondered what the inside of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orange looks like? What about their school buildings? Or the Fellowship Hall?
In honor of their 100th Anniversary, the Orange Community Historical Society will be having a meeting and tour of this beautiful church!
On Tuesday July 11th at 5:30, we will be entering the side office entrance door and gathering initially in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a short program on the church’s history and get to see many of its beautiful features and hear about some of its beloved members.
You can also learn more about and join our Historical Society!

06/28/2023

Our next meeting is July 11th at Immanuel Lutheran Church. See the snip below for more information!

05/15/2023

Reminder! Our meeting is this Tuesday at the Orange Public Library. Wear your OHS gear to celebrate the opening of the time capsule!

03/19/2023

Don't forget! Our meeting is this Tuesday, March 21st at 5:30 at the Orange Library.

01/12/2023

Our deadline to RSVP for the Annual Dinner has been moved to January 18! Don't forget to RSVP for this great event!

07/09/2022

PLEASE NOTE - Our meeting venue has changed!

We will be meeting in the Community Room at the Orange Public Library on July 19th at 5:30.

03/01/2022

First day of March! The newsletter is out!
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01/13/2022

Please join us for our first in person meeting. We look forward see seeing everyone we have not seen in such a long time!

12/12/2021

Here is a throw back to late historian Phil Brigandi, giving a program on the history of Orange High. I hope you enjoy our video archive!

11/30/2021

Tree Lighting and Candlelight Choir Procession

One week from today, on Sunday December 5, our 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Choir Procession will take place in the historic Old Towne Orange Plaza.
The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. with games, crafts, and other activities. We may even be joined by a certain Jolly Olde Elf from the North Pole, who will be taking time out of his busy schedule to meet all of his fans.
At 5:15 p.m. the main stage activities will begin, including songs from the kids choir, the tree lighting, and the traditional Candlelight Choir Procession.
Event entry is free. For more information, please visit www.cityoforange.org, or call our events hotline at (714) 744-7278.

Photos from Orange Community Historical Society's post 11/27/2021

Join us as we Celebrate the history of Orange! We are proud to support our history. Thank you to the Orange Public Library

04/06/2021
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Orange, CA
92863

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