Heritage Hill Historical Park is composed of 4.1 acres, four historic buildings and associated structures for maintenance and public restrooms. The fully restored and furnished historic buildings span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of the town of El Toro (El Toro Grammar School, 1890; St. George's Episcopal Mission, 1891), through the citrus farming days of the early twentieth century (Harvey Bennett Ranch House, 1908).
Guided tours through the buildings are provided for the public Wednesday through Sunday. The tours offer an interpretation of Saddleback area history through the artifacts, events and people associated with each building. Landscaping of the park is in keeping with the historic nature of the buildings. The grounds are also available for weddings. Park staff and associated community interest groups offer special events each year, the most popular of which is the annual Victorian Christmas held on the first Saturday of December.
Tours:
Seven free "Walk-in" tours are offered weekly for individuals and groups of seven or less. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 2:00 P.M., Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Volunteer docents meet visitors at the front porch of the Serrano Adobe and tour each building.
The buildings are open to public access only during tours in order to protect the historic furnishings and artifacts on display. Visitors not attending a "Walk in" tour or prearranged Group tour may look into each building though an open doorway, but may not go through the buildings.
Group tour arrangements should be made in advance for any group of more than eight persons. Please call the park at least three weeks in advance to arrange group tours. The fee for group tours is $2 per person.
A Living History program is offered to fourth grade children. The program enables students to experience a typical school day around the turn-of-the-century. A Hands-on program with an activity at each historic building is offered to third grade students. The Native American tour is available to elementary school children and features a visit to the Indian village exhibit to learn about the life of the "People of the Land Before 1769". Small Group Nature Tours are available to groups of all ages.
Please contact the park office to arrange Group tours, Living History tours, Hands On tours, Native American and Small Group Nature tours. Tuesday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30 at (949) 923-2230.
The buildings are open to public access only during tours in order to protect the historic furnishings and artifacts on display. Visitors not attending a "Walk in" tour or prearranged Group tour may look into each building though an open doorway, but may not go through the buildings.
Group tour arrangements should be made in advance for any group of more than eight persons. Please call the park at least three weeks in advance to arrange group tours. The fee for group tours is $2 per person.
A Living History program is offered to fourth grade children. The program enables students to experience a typical school day around the turn-of-the-century. A Hands-on program with an activity at each historic building is offered to third grade students. The Native American tour is available to elementary school children and features a visit to the Indian village exhibit to learn about the life of the "People of the Land Before 1769". Small Group Nature Tours are available to groups of all ages.
Please contact the park office to arrange Group tours, Living History tours, Hands On tours, Native American and Small Group Nature tours. Tuesday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30 at (949) 923-2230.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
(949)923-2230 or (949)923-2232
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