Dana Point : DAR Notes Anniversary of Richard Henry Dana

The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorated the 150th anniversary of Richard Henry Dana’s arrival in Dana Point Harbor on Monday with a plaque presentation at the harbor. The plaque was unveiled at the Orange County Marine Institute in front of the brig Pilgrim II, a replica of the ship Dana piloted from New England to the West Coast.

Attorney David T. Dana, a descendant of Richard Henry Dana, was present at the unveiling, as was county Supervisor Thomas F. Riley. Also present were Doris Walker, a Dana Point author and historian, and Father Paul W. Martin of Mission San Juan Capistrano, who were honored by the DAR for their accomplishments in preserving local history.