CAMP PENDLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
     
Preserving a Rich and Colorful History

Several historic buildings serve as reminders of Camp Pendleton’s rich and colorful past.  CPHS is dedicated to helping the Marine Corps restore and maintain these historic structures and to help build a visitor’s center and museum to give the public a better understanding of Camp Pendleton’s history and the exploits of its' Marines and sailors.

For tours and all other events at the Santa Margarita Ranch House National Historic Site, the Las Flores Adobe National Historic Landmark, or the Marine Corps Mechanized Museum, contact the Camp Pendleton Museum Office at 760-725-5758 or send your request via email to mcbcampen_history@usmc.mil.   Ranch House tours are given by appointment and are currently available on the 1st Tuesday, 2nd Wednesday, 3rd Thursday, and 4th Saturday of the month.  Las Flores tours are scheduled for the 2nd Friday of the month.  Tours are not available on holidays.
 

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The Camp Pendleton Historical Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), corporation dedicated to supporting and promoting the historical programs of Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton by,

* raising funds for the preservation of Base historic sites and museums,

* promoting public pride and patriotism through an understanding of the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of the Base as mission land, a working ranch, and an amphibious training base, and

* increasing public awareness of the Marine Corps role in preserving this national treasure.


You can become a member today by donating as little as $35 to the Camp Pendleton Historical Society, Inc. Higher level memberships are also available. Memberships are valid for one year beginning on the last day of the month of joining. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. CPHS reserves the right to change incentives at any time without notice.

New Active Duty Membership Level now available for only $35.

Membership incentives information.

 

For membership and general information about the
Camp Pendleton Historical Society, please contact our Membership Director Steve Fisher by email at:
fishercs@aol.com, or by regular mail at:

Camp Pendleton Historical Society
Attn: Steve Fisher
740 Fig Street
Fallbrook, CA 92028

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Col. Richard B. Rothwell, USMC (Ret)
President

Col. James L. Williams, USMC (Ret)
Vice President

Col. Joe. J. Kirkpatrick, USMC (Ret)
Financial Officer

Linda F. Holmes
Secretary

Col. Steve Fisher, USMC (Ret)
Col. Donald Gressly, USMC (Ret)
Col. Jerry Ployascko, USMC (Ret)
Sgt.Maj. Dave Francisco, USMC (Ret)
Calvin C. Frantz, P.E.

Faye Jonason
Ex Officio Member

Danielle Page
Ex Officio Member

SUPPORT GROUP

Daniel S. Hapke, Esq.
Pro bono Special Counsel

Lt.Col. Jerry Broeckert, USMC (Ret)
Volunteer Web Designer

COUNCIL OF ADVISORS

Lt.Gen. Matthew D. Cooper, USMC (Ret)
Lt.Gen. Anthony Lukeman, USMC (Ret)
L. Patrick Forster
Anthony B. Joseph
Mary Lou Lukeman
Maj.Gen. Michael Lehnert, USMC (Ret)
Maj.Gen. James J. McMonagle, USMC (Ret)
Anthony R. Moiso
Maj.Gen. Wilbur F. Simlik, USMC (Ret)

 

    
   
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FIRST QUARTER 2013
NEWSLETTER

Now available in PDF Format

Archive of Newsletters
and Published Stories

In 1769, a Spaniard by the name of Capt. Gaspar de Portola led an expeditionary force that included Father Junipero Serra, northward from lower California, seeking to establish Franciscan missions throughout California. On July 20 of that same year, the expedition arrived at a location now known as Camp Pendleton, and as it was the holy day St. Margaret, they baptized the land in the name of Santa Margarita. more...

 

      
 
CAMP PENDLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS A NON-FEDERAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.
    
 
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