Maxine Schmidl

The Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society welcomes you to a special celebration of Valentine’s Day at the beautifully restored 1889 Victorian Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum.  Included with your guided tour is a relaxing cup of tea and delicious sweets.

Explore an extensive display of beautiful vintage valentines dating back to the 1800s, and learn about the history of this celebration of love. Be sure to visit our gift shop to purchase interesting books on local history, and vintage gifts and ephemera.

As an added feature, explore the history and fabulous buildings of downtown Santa Ana with an expert guide on our Downtown Landmark Architectural Walking Tour, starting off at the Dr. Howe-Waffle House at 2:30. (Note: Walking Tour may be subject to cancellation/refund in the event of inclement weather or lack of sufficient advance reservations.) $8 per person— order tickets online at: http://santaanahistory.net/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=71