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 their time walking this very same street. Spooky, family friendly tales will be a highlight of your holiday.
Celebrate National Preservation Month by taking a free Historical Society tour of Los Rios street and our museum. May 18 at 1:00 pm. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo St at the info booth.
For more information on the Los Rios tour: 949-492-8444
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, daughter of Fulton and Kay Shaw who grew up in San Juan Capistrano. She will highlight her life when ranches, farms and orange groves permeated our village. Both her parents were very influential in the development of our community.
The meeting will include the election of Board Members. Society Members and the public are invited.
For further information call the Society at 493-8444
Meeting located at:
Capistrano Valley Mobile Estates Clubhouse
26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Admission is Free and all are Welcome
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 a train quest to meet her estranged daughter, Chris, mentioned in her new book, “Mover And Shaker: Remarkable Woman Making Her Mark In A Man’s World” and encourages others to do the same!
Kay will be available to Meet & Greet, promoting her new book at O’Neill Museum @ 31831 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 on Tues., Nov. 21st, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m and will board the train in San Juan at 3:35 p.m. to begin her journey! Call a loved one before holidays, meet and reunite at train stop! Kay will be cheering you on, since at almost 103 years, she knows, “life is short and relationships are what really matters!” Kay’s book will be available for purchase and select original San Juan Capistrano historic pictures will be on display for silent auction until 3:00 p.m. (portion of sales to support San Juan Historical Society) at O’Neill Museum. Ample parking available in Franciscan Plaza Parking @26732 Verdugo Street, S.J.C., by Train Depot for $2.00 per hour; with park, charming shops and world-class restaurants near. Call and invite your loved one to meet Kay at the train stop, all the way to Albuquerque, New Mexico!
Kay’s Schedule:
Meet & Greet @ O’Neill Museum, S.J.C.: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
S.J.C. Train Depot: 3:00 – 3:35 p.m.
Fullerton Train Depot (Train 581): 4:18 p.m.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 11:20 a.m. Wed.
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Kathrine Dana Shaw with Cynthia Shaw Bowers new book, “Remarkable Woman Making Her Mark in a Man’s World” is a potent story of an underdog’s victory.
Consumers can purchase at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
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 their time walking this very same street. Spooky, family friendly tales will be a highlight of your holiday.
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, SJCHS, is hosting a Kansas City Barbecue Society, KCBS, Contest at the Swanner House Event Center in the SJC Northwest Open Space on October 7, 2023. This is the 2nd annual Reata Round Up BBQ Contest; we will host up to fifty teams from the western United States competing for one of the richest prize payouts on the California barbecue circuit.
Recent family events in San Juan Capistrano have attracted hundreds of visitors. We will host:
We are adding a new and unique attraction for a BBQ contest, will be hosting a singing talent show for young aspiring entertainers from our local High Schools.
Located at the Swanner House in San Juan Capistrano
29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
KCBS Representatives: Kelly and Kathleen McIntosh
Organizer: Jim Palmer 1-714-319-1782
jpee@sbcglobal.net
Generous prize pool of at least $15,000 with payouts 10 places deep.
Registration fees:
$350.00 20′ x 30′ space with 110 power
$400 20’ x 60’ space with 110 power
Ancillary Dessert catagory $30.00 registration fee.
Payouts to 5th place , total $600
Peoples Choice with 100% payout.
Vending opportunities available. Please contact the organizer with inquiries.
Visit https://reataroundupbbq.com for more information, and to download a registration form.
WE’RE BACK
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society at 31831 Los Rios Street is once again hosting a Fiesta Day on Saturday, April 22 from 10 am to 2pm on our property. There will be arts and crafts for all ages as well as exhibits for the public to enjoy. No cell phones required. All projects are hands on. Enjoy spending a few hours remembering what life was like in grandma’s or great-grandma’s day. Experience how grandpa watered the fields or brought water into the house. Exhibits will also include Native American artifacts from the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians.
This event is free to the public.
If you have any questions please contact the SJCHS at 949.493.8444 or info@sjchistory.org
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
Special Guest Speaker Domingo Belardes, Chairman of the Blas Aguilar Foundation. Domingo will speak on the Juaneno’s past and present and their importance to our community.
Mark Rottmann will introduce the Historical Society Board Members who are up for re-election this year.
Also — Save the Date, Saturday, April 22, for the return of the Society Fiesta Days!
Meeting located at:
Capistrano Valley Mobile Estates Clubhouse
26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Admission is Free and all are Welcome
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is pleased to present guest speaker: Domingo Belardes
Join us for our General Meeting on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00pm
Located at:
Capistrano Valley Mobile Estates Clubhouse
26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Admission is Free and all are Welcome
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 their time walking this very same street. Spooky, family friendly tales will be a highlight of your holiday.