The Orange County Historical Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1973 in response to requests by interested County residents. The Commission is a citizen advisory group with fifteen members who advise the Board of Supervisors on items related to historic places, archeological and paleontological sites, archives/historic records, publications, and special events.
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Orange County Historical Commissioners
District 1 - Supervisor Janet Nguyen
Barbara Gossett
Steve Sarkis, Vice Chair
District 2 - Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento
Maryanne Skorpanich, Chair
Philip Chinn
District 3 - Supervisor Donald P. Wagner
Pamela Harrell
Marilyn Thoms
Lynne Yauger
District 4 - Supervisor Doug Chaffee
Arthur C. Brown
Kristina Senft
District 5 - Supervisor Katrina Foley
Barbara Force Johannes
Margaret Moodian
Judy Richonne
Staff
Dennis Shaffer, Executive Officer
Brianna Lopez, Support Staff
Duties & Objectives
- Identify and promote the preservation and use of buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts of importance in Orange County.
- Stimulate and encourage financial and partnership support for projects in the public and private sectors.
- Coordinate countywide programs and act as a liaison among local organizations.
- Advise and aid the public and private sectors in meeting museum needs.
- Promote research, writing and publication of Orange County history and related subjects.
- Develop and maintain a central file of Orange County historical resources for public use.
- Encourage and facilitate cooperation among local historical societies and organizations.
Orange County Historical Commission
(714) 973-6606
OCHC@occr.ocgov.com
