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 of the Santa Margarita Y Las Flores (Ranch House) or the Las Flores Adobe, contact Faye Jonason, History and Museums Officer at 760-725-3146 or send your request for a tour via e-mail.
           
             
Hoedown, Saturday, August 29 at Las Flores Adobe
Hoedown
Santa Margarita y Las Flores
Ranch House
The Chapel
The Chapel
The Las Flores Adobe
Las Flores Adobe

 

  
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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 $50 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.

Membership incentives information.

 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

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

Col. Joe. J. Kirkpatrick, USMC
Financial Officer

Linda F. Holmes
Secretary

Howard G. Blair
Director and Chairman, Marketing Committee

G. Wayne Eggleston
Director

Col. R. Stewart Navarre, USMC (Ret)
Director

Robert "Taffy" Strauss
Director

Faye Jonason
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
Maj.Gen. James J. McMonagle, USMC (Ret)
Anthony R. Moiso
Maj.Gen. Wilbur F. Simlik, USMC (ret)

 

    
 
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SECOND QUARTER 2009
NEWSLETTER

Now available in pdf format

Archive of Newsletters
and Published Stories


Base History of Camp Pendleton
Museums at Camp Pendleton

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...

 

      
               
 
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