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Historical Sites
Discover the rich heritage of Orange County by visiting historical sites that have attracted pioneers of art, agriculture, aviation and other remarkable achievements throughout the years.
Featured Historical Sites
Helen Modjeska Historic House & Gardens
 Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains is the home of world-renowned actress Madame Helena Modjeska. The grounds, beloved by her for their resemblance to the “Forest of Arden” in a Shakespearean play, are being restored to recapture the ambiance of her time. The site is designated a National Historic Landmark.
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Old Orange County Courthouse
 The Old Orange County Courthouse, dedicated in 1901, has been restored to look as it did at the turn of the last century. The building contains the Old Courthouse Museum, Orange County Archives, and the library of the Pacific Coast Archaeological Society. It is on the National Register of Historic places and is a State of California Historic Landmark.
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