3 Best Landmarks in Santa Ana, CA

“Heritage Museum of Orange County is home to the H. Clay Kellogg House and John Maag Farmhouse. The museum is committed to preserving, promoting, and restoring the history of Orange County and the surrounding areas. The museum's site occupies almost 12 acres and has a historic plaza with many buildings. Throughout Orange County, the museum has been a favorite field trip destination for over 30 years. The museum contains 5,600 square feet of interior space across three floors and is intended to house museum archives, offices, and exhibitions. They love to host field trips, weddings, and activities. The museum offers community education services and initiatives provided by many organizations. Heritage Museum of Orange County also functions as an events center and educational program host. The museum also offers free admission for museum members.”

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“The Old Orange County Courthouse is a Romanesque Revival building that was opened in 1901. This granite-sandstone structure has served as the county government's primary residence. The building, which spans 30,000 square feet, was renovated to look just as it did at the turn of the last century. The courthouse is on the National Register and is a historic landmark in California. The building features both temporary and permanent exhibits related to local and national culture. California has few other historic courthouses that match its distinctive architectural character. The building houses the Orange County History Center, which includes the Old Courthouse Museum, the Orange County Archives, and the Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Library. The Old Orange County Courthouse offers free admission.”

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“Lyon Air Museum has authentic aircraft, rare vehicles, and related memorabilia from World War II. Lyon Air Museum was founded by Major General William Lyon. The museum provides a standard venue of inspiration where the past stories of aviation can touch the lives of its visitors through authentic historical aircraft, educational exhibits, and related memorabilia. Lyon Air Museum features military aircraft, Martin Aviation, rare automobiles, military vehicles and motorcycles, and an award-winning jet. Lyon Air Museum is also a unique event venue that provides an ideal setting for galas, corporate events, memorial services, anniversaries, birthdays, holiday parties, fashion shows, and wedding receptions. The museum hosts an annual summer car exhibit that displays several cars based on a specific theme every year.”

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