Events
Signature Events
Celebrating 250 Years
We encourage organizations, businesses, families, and individuals to join us in this historic celebration.
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Upcoming Events
16-26
May
Field of Honor
6 p.m- Orange County Oral History Discussion: May 8, 2025: Join the Cal State Fullerton Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History to celebrate Orange County’s Political History Legacy Dinner focusing the contributions by the Hon. Pat Bates (CA State Senate, Retired): Mr. Nick Berardino (Former OCEA General Manager); and the Hon. Tony Rackauckas (OC District Attorney, Retired). For more information call 657-278-3791 or go to fullerton.edu/ocpolitics
22
May
Orange County Peace Officers Memorial and Candlelight Vigil
Join the Orange County Peace Officers Memorial and Candlelight Vigil at the OC Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy by going to ocsac.org/member-event/
26
May
List of Memorial Day Activities
To access a list of Memorial Day activities throughout Orange County, link to orangecounty.net/HTML/weekend_
26
May
10:00 am – 5:00 p.m- Memorial wreath-laying Ceremony and Patriotic Concert
Events include a Memorial wreath-laying ceremony and patriotic concert by the Huntington Beach concert band at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. For information go to .nixonfoundation.org/event/
26
May
Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Day Services
Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Day Services at Santa Ana Cemetery include a color guard, patriotic music and special cannon salute with reenactors portraying President Franklin Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. For more information go to occemeterydistrict.com/
8
May
Orange County Oral History Discussion
Orange County Oral History Discussion: May 8, 2025: Join the Cal State Fullerton Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History to celebrate Orange County’s Political History Legacy Dinner focusing the contributions by the Hon. Pat Bates (CA State Senate, Retired): Mr. Nick Berardino (Former OCEA General Manager); and the Hon. Tony Rackauckas (OC District Attorney, Retired). For more information call 657-278-3791 or go to fullerton.edu/ocpolitics
16
April
America’s Field Trip
America’s Field Trip – Students in grades 3 – 12 and a legal resident of any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia or the U.S. territories are eligible to enter a contest to share their perspective of what America means to them.
Winners will earn a once-in-a-lifetime field trip to an iconic American landmark or cultural site. Entries must be submitted by April 16, 2025, and may include art work or an essay or other.
For additional information, visit America 250’s website at
america250.org/fieldtrip/application/
8-9
February
Free Living History Event
Witness Revolutionary War battles between soldiers of the Continental Army and King George III’s troops and enjoy demonstrations, shops, food and music. Feel like a part of history! Presented by Huntington Beach History.
4
February
National Civics Bee
Calling all 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade students to the National Civics Bee
By February 4, 2025 submit a response to a 3-question essay prompt proposing ideas to improve your community – and showcase your civic knowledge for recognition and prizes. National finals will take place in Washington, D. C. Regional finals will be held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Orange County.
14
January
Inauguration to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States
14
May
“Trust in America”
Be Part of the Celebration
We encourage organizations, businesses, families, and individuals to join us in this historic celebration.
Together, we can honor our past, understand our present, and shape our future
Your financial support will enable us to develop and host educational programs, community events, and much more.
Every contribution helps us bring this celebration to life and reach more people.
