Laguna Woods
The Laguna Woods History Center (formerly Historical Society of Laguna Woods) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to “preserving today for tomorrow.” Our purpose is to collect, conserve and convey information, documentation and artifacts related to the history of Laguna Woods as a public service, in perpetuity. Eligible clubs are able to store club materials in the History Center’s climate-controlled archival space.
This website is intended to serve as your gateway to the community’s rich past and dynamic present. It is Your Place in Local History!
This website is intended to serve as your gateway to the community’s rich past and dynamic present.
It is Your Place in Local History!
Visit Us
Open for Visitors:
Monday – Friday 11:00 – 1:00
Archives
We serve as your gateway to the community’s rich past and dynamic present.
Community History
Oral Histories with community leaders
Veterans History
This Collection is part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.
Laguna Woods History
Travel back in time via this tour of the Laguna Woods History Center with the Chicago Club Travel Show as broadcast on Village TV. Learn more about the Laguna Woods History Center from the Board of Trustees and volunteers who were featured in the film.
Visit Us

Laguna Woods History Center
Next to the Village Library
Mail: P.O. Box 2220
Laguna Hills CA, 92654
Our office and archives are located next to the Laguna Woods Village Library near Clubhouse One. If you are a visitor to our community, please call ahead to schedule an appointment and Gate One access. Our office and archives are located next to the Laguna Woods Village Library near Clubhouse One. If you are a visitor to our community, please call ahead to schedule an appointment and Gate One access.

Trustees Dorthy Pacella, Trish Cassidy, Catherine Brians, Joan Milliman, Burt Baum and Mary Stone; volunteer Kathy Schill; Trustees Gail Dixon and Dean Dixon.
Our 501c3
The Laguna Woods History Center is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees. Explore the local history links for other research and cultural centers. Our office and archives are located next to the Laguna Woods Village Library near Clubhouse One. If you are a visitor to our community, please call ahead to schedule an appointment and Gate One access.
Board of Trustees
All-Volunteers
Digital Archive
Explore our online collection
Archive
We store Village club ephemera and Laguna Woods history
Research
Learn your local history from our written histories and videos

News
Laguna Breeze | Nov./Dec. 2023
The November/December 2023 Village Breeze Is Here! Even as days shorten and temperatures cool, we can still enjoy an iconic Southern California scene—a beach sunset,

Village Breeze | September/October 2023
The September/October Village Breeze celebrates autumn with the rich, warm hues of the season on the cover. September/October 2023

Village Breeze | July/August 2023
Enjoy the Then and Now “Digging” the Past article. Read the entire Village Breeze July/August 2023 here.

Village Breeze | May/June 2023
Read the entire Laguna Woods Village Breeze May/June 2023 PDF here. Download PDF

Village Breeze | Mar/Apr 2023
The March/April Village Breeze showcases the breathtaking talents of the Village’s own artists beginning with a cover photo featuring “Spanish Lighthouse” by Marianne Champlin. Download