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SADDLEBACK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
Springtime Heritage Celebration Annual Tea
April 25, 2026
1-3 PM
Location
Heritage Hill Historical Park 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest
You are invited
Join us as we celebrate the rich heritage of the Saddleback area and welcome spring. Enjoy lively conversation, aromatic teas, sweet treats, fascinating stories from our community's past, and the fresh spirit of spring. Our society is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Self. Learn about our efforts to protect and restore historic landmarks, and how you can get involved in our mission.
Guest Speaker: Linda Helen Bennett
Linda Helen Bennett was born in July 1964, the first child of Harvey Bennett, Jr., and the granddaughter of Harvey F. and Frances L. Bennett. She remembers spending weekends and vacations at the El Toro ranch, fishing in the reservoir, and chasing rabbits among the orange trees. She also remembers sleeping in the girl’s blue bedroom with her sister (it was COLD!). She is a lawyer and now lives with her husband in Carpinteria, California.
For Reservations
Call or Text: 949-403-1657
Email: Sahssince1974@gmail.com
Limited Seating
Please RSVP by April 20, 2026
Event price: $15.00 payable at the entrance
Cash, checks
Wear your most fanciful, flower filled, or fabulously decorated hat for a chance to win a delightful
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Saddleback Area History Society
The Saddleback Area Historical Society was formed in 1973 and became involved in efforts to save historic structures from destruction as the old town of El Toro rapidly disappeared with the subdivision of the area. Negotiations for acquisition of El Toro's first church, St. George's Episcopal Mission (1891), and the first schoolhouse, the El Toro Grammar School (1890), resulted in successful fund-raising in the community to finance moving these buildings to the Heritage Hill Historical Serrano Adobe site in 1976.
The SAHS has hosted events such as the Pioneer Roundup, which highlights the contributions of Saddleback Valley settlers. The SAHS also has a partnership with the Moulton Museum, which opened in September 2022 and features exhibits about Saddleback pioneers.