Remembering 2018’s Concerts in the Park
As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, we remember the fun we had last summer.
Jeani Hibbard, Katie Hibbard, and Bonnie Murray tour the Hull Story boatbuilding exhibit.
Three Generations Tour Museum
Three generations of special women toured the society’s boatbuilding exhibit in September: Jeani Hibbard, Katie Hibbard, and Bonnie Murray. Bonnie Murray’s husband Arland “Buzz” Murray was a key player in the Costa Mesa boatbuilding industry. Together he and Mel Potter built Mel-Craft dinghies and sabots. The family posed for a photo next to a model of one of Mel-Craft’s most popular crafts, a 12-foot sailing pram. A fun bonus came when Mary Ellen Goddard helped find a…
Fairview Register for October 2018
Learn about Tony Burica's upcoming talk, the Costa Mesa Songbook, the Ed Miller Collection, and more in the October 2018 Fairview Register.
The Edrick Miller Collection
This is the first of a continuing series that will take a peek inside the society’s rich archives. At any given moment, only a small fraction of the collection can be displayed. The rest, however, is of interest both to the researcher and the layperson alike. This month we look at the important Ed Miller Collection.
Seeking Freedom – A Five Year Odyssey
The Costa Mesa Historical Society is pleased to announce that Tony Burica, owner of Tony's Boat Shop, will be our speaker on Sunday October 21, 2018 . as he presents his life's Journey from Croatia to the United States and more!
Construction at the Historical Society.
Parking Affected by Library Construction
Access to the Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum may be impacted by construction of the new downtown library. Please use Anaheim Avenue and follow the signs to the library until further notice.
25th Artistic License Fair Returns this October
Browse fine crafts from 50 artisans based in Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties when the Artistic License Fair returns to Estancia Park next month. The event will run Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m-4 p.m. The Diego Sepulveda Adobe will be open both days.
Historical Society Museum
Archiving Seminars Begin Tomorrow
Mary Ellen Goddard will offer four free one-hour seminars on archival practice to society volunteers each Friday from September 28-October 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum.
New Fire Station to Exhibit Historical Society Artifacts
Costa Mesa’s newest fire station, the Royal Palm station, will be dedicated Saturday, September 29 at 10 a.m. This modern facility will serve the Mesa Verde area with the finest in first-responder equipment, training, and personnel. Working with Captains Rob Gagne and Fred McDowell, the Society has loaned a fireman’s turnout coat and helmet to be placed on display in the station’s lobby. Opposite the display case is a wall-sized enlargement of a historical photo of the original Royal Palm Station.
Historical Society Museum
Upcoming: Society Elections of Officers and Board Members
November is fast approaching and so are our annual elections. This is where you, our members, have the opportunity to become a candidate or nominate another member for any of the following positions: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Director.
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