Historical Walking Tours

THE ORANGE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY offers visitors a peek into Old Towne's history with its popular Historical Walking Tours of the Plaza District and surrounding areas of Old Towne Orange.  Volunteer Docents share the story of Orange's founding and the significance of some of its early residences, businesses, development, and downtown buildings. 

The schedule for the 2012 Historic Walking Tours is complete. We will begin our next season of walking tours in May of 2013.

Check back in 2013 for the revised schedule.

    Saturday    May 12, 2012             10:00am    Scheduled Docent:    Aaron

    Sunday      May 27, 2012               4:00pm    Scheduled Docent:    Cathy

    Saturday    June  9, 2012             10:00am    Scheduled Docent:    Margit

    Sunday      June 24, 2012              4:00pm    Scheduled Docent:    Cathy

    Saturday    July 14, 2012             10:00am    Scheduled Docent:    Barbara

    Sunday      July 22, 2012               4:00pm    Scheduled Docent:    Adrienne

    Saturday    August 11, 2012        10:00am    Scheduled Docent:    Barbara

    Sunday      August 26, 2012          4:00pm    Scheduled Docent:    Lisa

    Saturday    September  8, 2012   10:00am    Scheduled Docent:    Adrienne

    Sunday      Sepember 23, 2012     4:00pm    Scheduled Docent:    Adrienne

    Saturday    October 13, 2012       10:00am    Scheduled Docent:    Margit

    Sunday      October 28, 2012         4:00pm    Scheduled Docent:    Lisa

The Historical Walking Tour begins at the Historic Water Fountain at the entry to the Orange Library & History Center, located at 407 E. Chapman Ave, Orange, CA  92866 (Please do not contact the library).  Free public parking is available at the library. The tour lasts approximately 90 - 120 minutes.  

A suggested donation of $10 per person goes to support the society's historical projects and speaker programs, the preservation of the bicentennial markers, the preservation of historical photographs, the preservation of local historical signage, the ongoing support for our local history archives, and other historical activities throughout the community of Orange.  Wear good walking shoes and sunglasses, cameras are always welcome and bring a small bottle of water.  Please email us at historicalorange@gmail.com to reserve spot.  See you on the tour.