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!

Looking forward to seeing you!!

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

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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

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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

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ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
– an article by Kathleen Luppi
Published: January 22, 2014 Updated: 3:50 pm.

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