Visit our Events Calendar

7th Annual
Noche de Altares
Fiesta Marketplace, Santa Ana
Sat., November 7, 2009
Bush & 3rd St.
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free parking:
Bush & 5th St.

OCMAHS will display historic photographs and a special exhibit and altar dedicated to Emilio Martínez, (1905-1991) an unsung hero of Mexican Orange County.

Another cultural event by
Calacas & El Centro Cultural de Mexico

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3rd Annual Barrio History Symposium
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Golden West College, Student Center
15744 Golden West Street
Huntington Beach
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION

"It Happened in the Barrio: Historical Events that Changed Our Lives"

Community & academic historians will speak on historical events that changed the course of Mexican American history, emphasizing the contribution of the Mexican American barrios, colonias and campos to understanding the greater context of California regional history.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Gustavo Arellano, Gunkist Oranges:
The 1936 Citrus Strike

John Lopez, Jr., The Battle for Chavez Ravine: 1945-1962

Angelina Veyna, Expressions of Strength:
Women in Times of Adversity

Ron Lopez, Sr., The El Monte Berry Strike of 1933

John Macias, The Social Challenges of the Mission San Gabriel Community

The general public is welcome and invited!
No host lunch and live entertainment
Displays
Free parking is located on the east side of the campus adjacent to Gothard Street.
The student Center is located in the midde of campus
Map: Golden West College Campus Map

Hosted by:
Orange County Mexican American Historical Society
& co-sponsored by
Golden West College Student Activities Office
FAMILIA, Ancestral Research Association

Info:
Marty Grajeda (714) 875-9057 mariograjeda@att.net
Harvey Reyes (714) 697-4544 reyesdeoc@aol.com

5th Annual Noche de Altares
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Between 3rd & Bush, Santa Ana
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

OCMAHS will have an altar and a photo display. Volunteers are needed!

Sponsored by El Centro Cultural de Mexico and Calacas.
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Anaheim Public Library and OCMAHS
Present Local History Author
MARCELINO SAUCEDO

"Dream Makers and Dream Catchers: The Story of the Mexican Heritage on Catalina Island"

Anaheim Public Library
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim
Lower Level Community Rooms 1 & 2
Saturday, October 11, 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Presentation on the history and contributions of Mexicanos on Catalina Island
• Mr. Saucedo's book will be available for sale and signing
• Historic photographs depicting Mexican Americans in Anaheim will be on display
• 2009 OCMAHS Images of Orange County Calendar will be for sale
• Light refreshments will be served
• Free event
• Open to the public - Everyone is welcome!

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UPCOMING EVENTS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

*Gustavo Arellano Book signing of "Orange County: A Personal History," Thurs., Sept. 18, Yost Theater, Santa Ana- OCMAHS will have a display table. 
-We need volunteers to man the table, sell calendars and answer questions starting at 5:00 pm. The reading starts at 7:00 pm but we need assistance setting up.

*OCMAHS General Meeting, Sat., October 11, 10:00 AM- noon, Hispanic Heritage Month, Anaheim Public Library, 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim. 

-Local history author Marcelino Saucedo will discuss his new book, "Dream Makers and Dream Catchers: The Story of the Mexican Heritage on Catalina Island."  A book signing and reception will follow immediately after the presentation. We need help with set up and clean up, calendar sales, sign-in and membership.

*Noche de Altares - Saturday, November  1, 10:00 AM-10:00 PM, In front of the Yost Theater, Santa Ana.

-We need help setting up an altar for this Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos event, photo display, manning the booth, calendar sales and clean up.  We need volunteers for  two hour shifts.

Please contact us if you will be attending the volunteer session or are willing to give us a hand at any of these events. 
INFO: Susan Luevano (714) 809-2598

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Upcoming Fall Barrio Reunions

~Annual Logan Barrio Reunion
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 12 noon to 6:00 PM
Chepa's Park, 1009 Custer St. Santa Ana, CA 92701
INFO: Norma Cardona Peralta (714) 543-5743

~22nd Annual Maple School Reunion & Dance
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 7:00 PM to Midnight
Fullerton Senior Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton
INFO: Bobby Melendez (714) 758-1819

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Design courtesy of design@solartgallerycafe.com

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OCMAHS presents

Mary Garcia
author of
Santa Ana's Logan Barrio: It's History, Stories and Families

Mary Garcia will discuss her recently published book on the rich history and notoriety of the Logan neighborhood and its residents.

Saturday, February 23, 2008
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
SolArt Gallery Cafe
511 E. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA

Lecture and book signing by Mary Garcia
Light refreshments & photographic display

Local historian and previous Logan Barrio resident Mary Garcia will discuss the book entitled Santa Ana's Logan Barrio: Its History, Stories and Families. The book published by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society will be for sale. A book signing will follow the lecture.

This event is co-sponsored by the SolArt collective. GRACIAS! This wonderful community space is run by a great group of powerful mujeres. They are dedicated to grassroots community efforts to improve Santa Ana for all residents through art, politics, music and community events.

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SAVE THE DATE!!!

OCMAHS General Meeting
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Delhi Community Center
Santa Ana, CA

Food, music, veterans photographic display, book signing by Mary Garcia

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Westminister v. Mendez stamp to be released in September!
Ask for it at your local post office.

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Rededication and renaming of park in honor of Chepa Andrade
Presentation of Logan book by authors Mary Garcia and Guy Ball

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Music provided by Phil Flores
Photo display and Potluck
Info: (714) 571-4263

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21st Annual
Maple School Reunion & Dance
Saturday September 29, 2007
Fullerton Senior Center
340 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton
Music by DJ Godfather
Pre-Sale $20 At-the-Door $25
Info: Bobby Melendez (714) 758-1819

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Barrio Symposium
Co-sponsored by
Familia Ancestral Research Association & OCMAHS
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA

Various representatives of Mexican American historical societies from throughout Southern California convened to discuss organizational and research activities for documenting and preserving the heritage of their barrio communities.

Chapman University &
the U.S. Postal Service Commemorate
Mendez v. Westminster

Saturday, April 14, 2007
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bush Conference Center, Beckman Hall 404
Parking is free in underground parking at Walnut Street under the football field

Chapman University will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1947 Mendez v. Westminster case that desegregated California's schools with a full morning of events. The events will be highlighted by the official unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's new "Mendez v. Westminster: Toward Equality in Our Schools" commemorative postal stamp.

Other events that morning will include panel discussions by members of the plaintiff families in the case and other special guests, a screening of producer Sandra Robbie's Emmy-winning film on the Mendez case "For All the Children/Para Todos Los Ninos," a map-guided Civil Rights Tour through Orange, performances of the play "The 'Mexican O.C.'" by Breath of Fire Theater Company, and more. Robbie's MvW Magical History Tour bus will also be on hand, offering exhibits that will make the historic civil-rights case come to life.

The Mendez v. Westminster 60th Anniversary event is coordinated by Dr. Anaida Colon-Muniz, Associate Professor of Education. Admission is free and open to the public. However, space is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, or for more information call 714-532-7701. Mendez v. Westminster commemoration

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GENERAL MEETING
Featuring
Gustavo Arellano

"Gun kist Oranges:
The Most Important Event in Orange County History That You Never Heard Of"

Gustavo Arellano, writer for the OC Weekly, will discuss the 1936 Citrus Strike in which Mexican fruit pickers and packers challenged the powerful Orange County growers. This story of struggle for a decent living wage and working conditions and the violent racist backlash is local history that every resident of the community should be aware of. Don't miss this exciting lecture on January 27th. Read the full article on the strike in the OC Weekly.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
WHERE: El Center Cultural de Mexico, Room 208
310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Free parking across the street.