Saturday, December 14, 2024
12 noon - 2:00 PM
Christmas Craft Making!!
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, you are invited to a join us at Helena Modjeska's Historic House and Gardens for the annual Christmas Victorian Children's Craft Making Program for children 5 years and older, including adults. Sponsored by the Helena Modjeska Foundation
Free, but space is limited. Take home a lovely Christmas craft for your tree and help us decorate our trees on display at the Helena Modjeska's Historic House.
Address: 29042 Modjeska Canyon, Silverado, CA 92676
All supplies provided but you must make a reservation to participate by emailing [email protected], or calling (949) 923-2230 between 9AM and 5PM on Wednesday through Saturday.
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May 18, 2024
Helena Modjeska Birthday Celebration / Open House
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, you are invited to a Spring Open House and learn about the greatest Shakespearean actress of the 19th century. It will take place in Orange County at her home, the place she called Arden, created by the defining architect of the gilded age of American architecture, Stanford White.
For details, directions and instructions for registering, please read the invitation image below.
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July 23, 2024
Quarterly Newsletter - "News from Arden"
Available for Download
Helena Modjeska Foundation Board Member Douglas Westfall now assembles a quarterly newsletter for Arden, with coverage of past events, future plans, and the people connected to Arden. This newsletter is not mailed out but you can view it for free by clicking the newsletter image below. You may also print out the PDF file for anyone you'd like to pass it along to, or you may download the PDF file to email it to someone.
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Saturday, Deceber 9th, 2023 ; 11:30am - 1:30pm
Victorian Ornament Making at Modjeska's Arden
Come and enjoy Refreshments and Handmake a
Beautiful Period Christmas Ornament
Ages 6 to Adult ; FREE! All materials provided. Limited space.
Please register with name, phone number and number in your party attending:
[email protected] - Phone (310) 418-4309
Weather permitting!
October 7, 2023 ; 10:00am - 4:00pm
Helena Modjeska Birthday Celebration / Open House
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, you are invited to celebrate Helena Modjeska's Birthday with us and learn about the greatest Shakespearean actress of the 19th century. The celebration will take place in Orange County at her home, the place she called Arden, created by the defining architect of the gilded age of American architecture, Stanford White. For details and directions click the invite image below then scroll down:
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February 4, 2023 ; 11:30 am
Victorian Valentine Craft Event!
The Helena Modjeska Foundation will be sponsoring a Victorian Valentine Craft event at Modjeska’s Arden, 29042 Modjeska Canyon Rd, Modjeska Canyon, next Saturday, February 4th, at 11:30 am.
This event will honor Mdm. Modjeska’s many artistic talents and ❤️ her husband, son, and grandson!
The event is free. A brief tour of Arden is available afterward for the first 15 people to sign up. Sign up with OC Parks at (949) 923-2230
Please leave a message with your name, phone number and the number of people in your party. Mention whether you will be parking a vehicle. Adults and children 5 years old and above are welcome to participate.
Create a precious Valentine in the Victorian style for that special someone. Learn more about the amazing, original canyon resident, Madam Helena Modjeska, the woman for whom the canyon is named! Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you then! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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December 2021
Madame Modjeska’s
Wicked Fairytale
Performance at UC Irvine
Written and directed by Anne Loui
A brother, sister, and their dog explore the wild of Orange County
Click the image to see the performance.
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February 2014
Orange County Register
– an article by Janet Whitcomb
Published: February 27, 2014 Updated: 3:36 pm.
Taking in Victorian charm in Modjeska Canyon
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/canyon-603624-road-modjeska.html
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January 2014
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
– an article by Kathleen Luppi
Published: January 22, 2014 Updated: 3:50 pm.