Archive - Dana Point Historical Society

History Tour Led by Historical Society During Festival of Whales

Our founding board member, Elizabeth Bamattre, along with husband Bill, led our Festival of Whales tour groups on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 & 8.

Mar 19 • Max Brown

Dana Point Historical Society in Festival of Whales Parade

Several members of the Historical Society rode in the Festival of Whales parade last Saturday.

Mar 14 • Max Brown

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Mitch Higgenbotham

This photo, recently featured in the Dana Point Times, is of Tuskegee Airman Mitch Higgenbotham from his oral history recorded by the Dana Point…

Mar 4 • Max Brown

February 2026

Historical Society Announces Scholarships for 2026

The Dana Point Historical Society will be awarding two $1000 scholarships honoring prominent women in the history of our community.

Feb 23 • Max Brown

Tile Installation

DPHS Adds Tiles to Baby Beach Latest Installation

Feb 13 • Max Brown

DPHS Annual Meeting Held on January 28

The Dana Point Historical Society Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner

Feb 7 • Max Brown

January 2026

Welcome to the Dana Point Historical Society

If you have ever wondered how Dana Point became Dana Point, this publication is for you.

Jan 26 • Grant Earl

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