Education

OTPA Educational Resources

The Old Towne Preservation Association is proud to include a variety of educational opportunities in our annual programming aiming to keep the community aware of how you too can become a preservation enthusiast! Enjoy the following resources and learn with us how we can continue Preserving, Protecting and Enhancing the historic character and charm of Old Towne Orange. Be sure to stay tuned too for our calendar of events featuring educational workshops with interactive elements, expert presentations, and community engagement opportunities!

OTPA Education Events

Take advantage of our catalog of informative presentations, lectures and hands-on workshops!

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City Resources

Orange public library & history center

Discover the history of Orange, including the first and only Spanish rancho in Orange County, the founding and settlement of the city, the iconic Plaza, the Old Towne Historic District, and some of the people and neighborhoods that have made Orange the unique place it is through the History Center’s physical and digital collection.

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Historic Cypress Street Barrio

Former and current residents helped preserve the historic Cypress Street Barrio’s history and legacy stretching more than a century from the city’s agricultural past to the present by bringing their family stories and personal photographs to the Orange History Center. This site highlights their contributions to our understanding of Orange’s history and honors the heritage of the Cypress Street Barrio.

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