“Recent” SJC History and the Story of Eastern Downtown
Andrew Stroscher
fourth-generation
San Juan Capistrano resident
Date and Time
Sunday, June 14th, 2026
1:30PM-3:00PM
Topic
Step into the late 19th and 20th centuries to explore San Juan Capistrano’s “recent” history and uncover the fascinating evolution of the city. This presentation takes a close look at the community as a whole, with a special focus on East Downtown—an area rich with stories of change, growth, and local life.
Learn how this vibrant neighborhood developed over time, meet the people who shaped it, and see how the past continues to influence San Juan Capistrano today.
Program Schedule
1:30PM – Arrival and light refreshments
Heritage Bites: Culinary Echoes of SJC Farms
2:00PM–3:00PM – Presentation with Q&A
Admission
Free with reservations
Space is limited
Location
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, 92675
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