Friday, August 7, 2015

Historic Trails to the West

Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society:

Historic Trails to the West

Open House & Special Guest Speaker
at the Dr. Howe-Waffle House

Saturday, August 1



Take a journey back in time as you tour the beautifully restored 1889 Victorian Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum on Saturday, August 1st from noon to 4:00. As you tour this historic home, once the residence and medical office of one of Orange County’s first female physicians, hear fascinating stories of the journeys that brought Orange County pioneer women to California.

Charles Epting, author of Orange County Pioneers, Oral Histories from the Work Progress Administration, will speak at 2:00 pm and be available to sell and autograph books from noon to 4:00.

Mia had a quick Q&A with the guest presenter, Charles Epting.They bonded over their shared love of history.

Mia also enjoyed the pioneer stories. She had lots of questions for the woman who talked about the Oregon Train since Mia was traveling to Oregon the next day.

Author Charles Epting

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