Category: Event

Your Place in Local History

Exhibition Grand Opening Reception

The Laguna Woods History Center and the Moulton Museum have partnered to kick off the Village’s 60th anniversary celebrations. This event, taking place Tuesday, January 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., will unveil mid-century artifacts for the first time, offering a unique glimpse into the transformation of ranch land into the vibrant community residents cherish…
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The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton

LWHC Board of Trustees attended the closing reception for The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton on November 4th, 2021. This is a retrospective exhibition of paintings and drawings created by Nellie Gail Moulton (1878-1972). An avid en plein air painter, Nellie belongs to a larger movement of female artists who have recently gained significant recognition…
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Bunkhouse BBQ

President of Moulton Museum and CEO of Moulton Company, Jared Mathis, left, is joined by Aliso Viejo Mayor Pro Tem, Ross Chun, center, and Council Member Richard Hurt, right, during the First Annual Bunkhouse BBQ at the Aliso Viejo Ranch on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. The hosts of the event, the Moulton Museum, held the…
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Catherine Brians Speaks at Kiwanis Club

The Laguna Woods Kiwanis Club gave a warm welcome to our own Catherine Brians, Chief Communications Officer for the History Center of Laguna Woods, at their September meeting. Catherine spoke about the Center and gave a bit of history before playing a 1972 narrated slide show. It was great fun to see old pictures, such…
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Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris Tours the Village

JULY 26, 2019 On Tuesday, July 23, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, whose 74thDistrict includes the Orange County communities of Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods and Newport Beach, visited the Village to learn more about it and the Residents who live here. After meeting with VMS Staff, Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris, District Coordinator Liz McNabb…
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Jeff Parker, CEO Village Management Services

Jeff Parker, CEO, Village Management Services was presented with our 50th Anniversary Book by the History Center’s Chief Communications Officer, Catherine Brians, at a recent VMS meeting held at the History Center. After their meeting, staff was given a tour of the archives to familiarize them with the types of historical records, publications and memorabilia…
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Evolution of Architectural Styles in Orange County 1776 – Present

On June 22, 2017, The Laguna Woods History Center presented architect and author, Richard H. Dodd,  who spoke on the “Evolution of Architectural Styles in Orange County 1776 – Present.” Over 125 people attended the event held at Clubhouse One. It was a fascinating look into the various type of architecture found in Orange County.…
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GRF Volunteer Luncheon

Thank You to all of our LWHC Volunteers – some of whom are pictured at the GRF Volunteer Luncheon on December 2, 2016. Additional thank you to GRF for hosting such a lovely event!