"I vision a place where people can live together more pleasantly than any other place in America.... the whole picture is very clear before me....  I can see hundreds of white-walled homes bonneted with red tile, with trees, shrubs, hedges of hibiscus, palms and geraniums lining the drives, and a profusion of flowers framing the patios and gardens..." --Ole Hanson, 1925

Mission Statement

1. To unite all persons who are interested in the historical and cultural aspects of San Clemente.
2. To foster greater community appreciation and identity.
   
3. To preserve and promote the heritage of San Clemente.
   
4. To present the Society's views to the appropriate governmental agencies regarding proposed major developments and legislative actions affecting our historical environment.

Recent News Articles (click on each to view):

"San Clemente, the Spanish Village"
(San Clemente Journal, Feb-Apr 2008)

"San Clemente Landmarks approved by
city council "
(San Clemente Historical Society Newsletter, November 2007 to January 2008 )

"WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS"
(San Clemente Journal, June-July 2008)

"Historical preservation: what's in it for me?"
(San Clemente Journal, may-July 2009)

The San Clemente Historical Society is a California Non-Profit Corporation and a Federal 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization Tax Id #23-7389446.

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All photos are the Copyright © 2008 San Clemente Historical Society, All rights reserved.
To order photos, visi San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, or contact
the Historical Society at (949) 492-9684

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