In Memoriam: Matt Gaffney
Long-time Historical Society member, Matt Gaffney passed away April 1, 2024. He had been very ill but held on to be the Grand Marshal of the 2024 Swallows Day Parade.
Events
In Memoriam: Carmen Oyharzabal
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 San Juan Capistrano lost one of its last founding Basque family members. Carmen Oyharzabal passed away at age 97. Carmen was born, raised and lived
3-10, 2024 — Semi Annual Meeting
On Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society will host their semi-annual meeting at 26000 Avenida Aeropuerto in the Club house. The Speaker will be Cynthia Shaw Bowers,
Silvas Adobe Christmas Display
Currently on display at our Silvas adobe are various Christmas figures from our very own Diane Lewis’ collection. Come see the burnished clay nativity figures from Mexico, tree of life
11-21-23 — Kathrine Dana Shaw, oldest living relative of Richard Henry Dana Jr. Meet and Greet
Kathrine Dana Shaw, oldest living relative of Richard Henry Dana Jr., member and past president of Women’s Club of S.J., & 2008 Grand Marshall of Swallow’s Day parade, embarks on
10-27 & 10-28, 2023 — Ghosts & Legends Tour
An annual Halloween tradition on California’s oldest residential street. Join us for an all-ages guided walk down historic Los Rios Street. Hear from ghostly visitors who share their story of