The Orange Community Historical Society (OCHS) was founded in 1973 and serves as the focal point for those interested in the history of Orange and its surrounding area. The OCHS and its members host events, and contribute to many community activities by providing information about our heritage and by supplying written and photographic resources for those wishing to learn more about our legacy.

The mission of the Orange Community Historical Society is to commemorate the rich heritage of the City of Orange community. Our purpose is to promote research, events, activities and programs celebrating Orange history; sponsor local history endeavors; and remain self-supporting through memberships, donation bequests and special projects while collecting photographs, written materials and related ephemera and making them available to the public.

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Ready to take the next step? You can become a member, and participate in our mission of collecting and preserving history and our area’s rich heritage! Visit us at HistoricalOrange.org

Orange Community Historical Society

Serving since 1973 as the focal point for those interested in the history of Orange and its surrounding area.

It's time for the OCHS 2026 Annual Dinner! New