County historical societies maintain collections of local history materials spanning the entire county, including records from communities and townships that may not have their own dedicated historical organizations. There are 22 Historical Society locations in Orange County, California.

County residents seeking genealogical records, historical photographs, or documentation of local landmarks should contact the county historical society, which often holds materials from smaller communities throughout the county.

List of Orange County, California Historical Society

Balboa Island Museums & Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 675-3952

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Brea Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 256-2283

Brea Historical Society

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Anaheim Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 292-0042

Anaheim Historical Society

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Costa Mesa Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 631-5918

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Garden Grove Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 530-8871

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Irvine Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 786-4112

Irvine Historical Society

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Dana Point Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 248-8121

Dana Point Historical Society

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Buena Park Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 562-3570

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Huntington Beach Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 962-5777

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Laguna Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 497-6834

Laguna Historical Society

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Laguna Woods Leisure World Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 206-0150

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Seal Beach Leisure World Historical Society

View Details Call Now (562) 596-7666

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Laguna Woods Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 206-0150

Laguna Woods Historical Society

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Orange County Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 557-7074

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San Juan Capistrano Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 493-8444

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San Clemente Historical Society

View Details Call Now (949) 492-9684

San Clemente Historical Society

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Santa Ana American Aviation Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 549-4818

Santa Ana American Aviation Historical Society

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Orange County California Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 543-8282

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Santa Ana Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 547-9645

Santa Ana Historical Society

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Tustin Area Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 731-5701

Tustin Area Historical Society

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The Anaheim Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 774-7618

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Yorba Linda Heritage Museum & Historical Society

View Details Call Now (714) 694-0235

Yorba Linda Heritage Museum & Historical Society

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Residents of Orange County can visit the county historical society to access genealogical records, historical photographs, newspaper archives, and local history collections. Many organizations also offer scanning or photocopying services for a nominal fee.

You may also find Historical Society locations in neighboring counties including Los Angeles, Orange.