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...
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Promoting and Preserving Costa Mesa History since 1966
Fairview Register October 2019
October 16, 2019
In the October 2019 Fairview Register, we look back on the life of Refugio Leon, tell some scary stories, preview the society elections, and look forward to theater legend Tom Titus's opening of this year's Speaker Series.
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2020 Society Elections of Officers and Board Members
October 16, 2019
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 to serve on our board and help set the direction of the Historical Society.
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The Other Side of History
October 16, 2019
We get lots of visits from regular Costa Mesans who want to know about the things that go bump in the night. This month we celebrate Halloween by sharing a few of the spooky inquiries we’ve gotten.
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Parking Affected by Library Construction
September 30, 2018
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.
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Shop with us on Amazon
May 15, 2018
Every time you start your order with Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate to the Costa Mesa Historical Society.
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New Exhibit Explores Costa Mesa Boatbuilding
March 1, 2018
Although boatbuilding has played a critical part in Costa Mesa’s economic history, it’s a chapter that’s largely been overlooked. Until now.
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Learn about 5,000 years of history –from the first peoples to the City of the Arts – at our two museums in Costa Mesa.
Learn more about museumsExplore our vast collection of photographs, periodicals, maps, and more at the society’s museum and headquarters.
Explore historical resourcesDiscover the many ways you can do your part to preserve and promote Costa Mesa history.
Make your contributionLearn about a wide variety of historical topics at our free talks throughout the year.
Learn more about upcoming talksDid you know that nearly one-fifth of Costa Mesa’s land area was once an important training center for our nation’s effort during World War II?
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