Tell Your Story
View from Abalone Cove
Do you or someone in your family have a connection to California’s past? Whether it is a story from California’s recent history or long ago, we want to hear it. Remember, YOUR history IS the history of California. Everyone’s voice matters. If you would like a portion of your story to be featured here, please fill out the contact form below. Until then, read the stories already shared from everyday people who have a connection to California’s past.
Contact California Past.
Please be advised that due to ensure as many stories can be included here as possible, be certain your submission is between 100-200 words. Your last name will not be used on the website and it is your option to include your location. By submitting this form, you consent to have your story included on this public website. Longer submissions will be edited. By submitting this form, it does not guarantee your submission will be featured on this site.
Stories featured in this section do not necessarily represent the views of this site.
Beverly from Fullerton
“My husband and I moved out to Orange County from the Midwest in the late 50s. There was nothing like there is now. There were orange groves everywhere. There wasn’t even a school yet where we bought our house.”