Historic Walking Tours
The Historical Society gives tours every Saturday at 1:00 pm starting at the train depot. Tours last about 45 minutes and include the Society’s own collection of historic structures as well as other homes in the Los Rios District. As the oldest, continuously inhabited street in California, Los Rios Street is a charming neighborhood with a colorful history.
Tours travel through back through history and include centuries-old adobes, 19th century board and batten homes, and more. The Society’s collection includes the Garcia/Pryor House (a beautiful Victorian), the Leck House (a lovely Craftsman from the region’s agricultural era), and the recently restored Silvas Adobe. Every building has its story to tell, and our guides are eager to share them.
Tours are also available by appointment for groups of 5 or more. For more information, or to set up a tour, please email us at info@sjchistory.org or call 949-493-8444.
Love San Juan Capistrano’s unique history?
Volunteer as a walking tour guide! Tours are offered on Saturdays at 1 p.m. from the train depot to the Historical Society museum. You’ll share the history of Los Rios Street and share stories about the museum and other buildings on the grounds. Training provided. Tours take about 45 minutes and you would give a tour about once every 5 or 6 weeks. Schedule flexible. Call, text or email Ann Ronan, 949-702-3977, ann@sjctravel.com
Join the SJC Historical Society
Membership in the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society gives you the quarterly Journal, information on activities and events of the Society, and the satisfaction knowing you are helping to preserve the past for future generations. Membership dues are a major source of income for the Society and help to continue its programs, operate and preserve the O’Neill Museum, and continue to collect and add to the historical archives.
