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Hostile Skies – the F-105 in Vietnam with Gary Barnhill

In honor of Veterans Day, The Costa Mesa Historical Society presents its annual salute to our veterans with U.S. Air Force Captain Gary Barnhill on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Captain Gary Barnhill, illustrious Air Force pilot whose missions included hazardous and challenging F-105 missions over North Vietnam in the highest threat air environment of the entire Viet Nam War, will share his presentation “Downtown, everything is waiting for you” from Petula Clark’s 1964 hit song. “Downtown”  referred…

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The Theatre in Review with Tom Titus

The Costa Mesa Historical Society is pleased to announce that actor/director/theater reviewer Tom Titus  will be our speaker on Sunday October 20, 2019 . Tom Titus was born in 1938, in Corry, Pennsylvania, where he was raised as the only child of Warren and Helen Titus and graduated from high school in 1956. Shortly afterward he embarked on a 60+-year career in journalism when he became sports editor of the Corry Evening Journal.    After four years on…

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OC History Roundup

Take a trip back in time in an interactive Orange County history experience! Stop by our booth at this fun event presented by the Orange County Historical Society! There will be tons of great activities: • Live Reenactments of some of Orange County’s iconic historical figures.• Tours of H. Clay Kellogg House• Scheduled Talks presented by local historians• Live Music from the Lillies of The West string band• Exhibits featuring OC historical and genealogy societies• “Storytellers Corner”…

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Adobe Plaque Dedication

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Join us as Orange County Historical Commission dedicates a new plaque at the Diego Sepulveda Adobe on January 12. The restored adobe is the second oldest building still standing in Orange County. The plaque will recognize the adobe and the surrounding Native American site. As part of this free event, the adobe will be open for tours. So come on down to Estancia Park and celebrate the recognition of one of Orange County’s — and Costa Mesa’s…

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Fred McDowell on World War I

Join us 
2 p.m. Sunday, November 18 as Fred McDowell, Costa Mesa Fire Captain, helps us commemorate the  “War to End All Wars.” In a presentation featuring authentic military artifacts, costumed re-enactors, and a slide presentation, McDowell will discuss America’s largest battle (the Meuse-Argonne Offensive), the “The Lost Battalion,” and Sgt. Rochester, the young Costa Mesan who tragically lost his life in that battle. You won’t want to miss this! Download the full brochure (PDF) Directions Please note…

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