Civil War History July Open House 2026
Step back in time at the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum and enjoy a guided tour through this stunning Queen Anne Victorian home.


Times & Location
Jul 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House, 120 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
About the event
Join us on July 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the historic Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House for Civil War History in Orange County.
Explore documents, artifacts, photographs, and heirlooms that tell the story of the Civil War era and its impact on Orange County. Learn about Civil War veterans who came to Orange County seeking a better life after the war and the important roles they and their families played in the county’s early growth and development. Discover the stories of local veterans now buried at Fairhaven Cemetery and their lasting legacy in our community.
Tickets include tea and cookies served in our garden.
Tickets
11:15 Tour
Your ticket includes a guided tour of the home along with tea and a sweet treat served in our charming garden area — the perfect way to relax, reflect, and soak in the beauty of the grounds after your tour.
From $0.00 to $15.00
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
12:15 Tour
Your ticket includes a guided tour of the home along with tea and a sweet treat served in our charming garden area — the perfect way to relax, reflect, and soak in the beauty of the grounds after your tour.
From $0.00 to $15.00
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
1:15 Tour
Your ticket includes a guided tour of the home along with tea and a sweet treat served in our charming garden area — the perfect way to relax, reflect, and soak in the beauty of the grounds after your tour.
From $0.00 to $15.00
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
2:15 Tour
Your ticket includes a guided tour of the home along with tea and a sweet treat served in our charming garden area — the perfect way to relax, reflect, and soak in the beauty of the grounds after your tour.
From $0.00 to $15.00
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
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