OTPA Free Walking Tour of the Orange Cypress St Barrio Neighborhood
Schedule
Sat Aug 16 2025 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
Historic Orange, CA | Irvine, CA
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OTPA Orange Cypress St Barrio Walking Tour Workshop!Join us to explore key locations in the epicenter of the U.S. desegregation movement right here in our backyard!
MUST RSVP, limited to 25 participants, free registration at https://givebutter.com/OTPABarrio2025
Within a parameter of one mile radius from Chapman University exists the epicenter for desegregation across the United States.
Led by Professor of Chapman University, Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, this walking tour will showcase historical landmarks within the Cypress Street Barrio Neighborhood such as the Cypress St. School House (all Mexican School House), the Lydia D. Killefer School (first integrated school in the US), the Sunkist Packing House (history/herstory of labor), Emiglio Vasquez mural (Godfather of Chicano/a art), and the stories/ narratives of individuals living within this context that still exist within Orange County. The tour will also cover the local landmark case Mendez et. al vs. Westminster, desegregation histories and legacies that exist here in OC.
* Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and be ready for a walk that's a little over 1 mile.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
8am - 10am
Tour Starting Location will be emailed to you with RSVP
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Where is it happening?
Historic Orange, CA, 18 Historic, Irvine, CA 92602-0836, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
