Costa Mesa, California
Street Address
1900 Adams AvenueCosta Mesa, CA 92626
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1764Costa Mesa, CA 92628

Hours

Our hours at our museum are Thursday & Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and otherwise by appointment.

Admissions

Free
Donations accepted.

Staff

Mary Ellen Goddard
phone: 949-631-5918
Description

Our Society has two facilities, the Diego Sepulveda Adobe (California Historical Landmark #227), and our headquarters/museum/research facility at 1870 Anaheim Street in Costa Mesa. A part of our group, the Santa Ana Army Air Base Wing, covers the Santa Ana Army Air Base which was a pre-flight school for pilots, navigators and bombardiers from 1942-1946. We have collections covering both Costa Mesa and the SAAAB, as well as exhibits for both. When corresponding, please use our P.O. Box 1764, CM, 92628 address.

History

Our organization was organized 40 years ago -- and in fact, we are celebrating our 40th anniversary, and the anniversary of the restoration of the adobe, on September 16, 2006 at the adobe. We work to preserve and promote the history of our town and area.

Artifact Collections
We have photos, videotapes, audio tapes, film, manuscripts, objects, a library, etc.
Research Collections
All our collections are available for research -- usually by arrangement.
Governance

By a board of directors of our Historical Society, non-profit, all volunteer.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
Publications

Monthly newsletter

Fairview Register
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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