Local History
Photographs

Take a visual tour of the creation of Mission Viejo from its earliest days to the incorporation of the City of Mission Viejo!
- Heritage Committee Local History Digital Collection - Over 400 images from community activities, Mission Viejo Company brochures, and more have been digitized from the original archival items.
- Mission Viejo Library Digital Collection - Photographs showcasing life in Mission Viejo over the last 50 years submitted by residents.

Videos
- Mission Viejo Video Archive - News stories, community events, sports highlights and other Mission Viejo milestones that have helped to shape the city.
- Local History Interviews - Oral history interviews with key members of the Mission Viejo Company.
Local Newspapers
Articles

Browse through the following selection of articles for an overview of the history and progress of Mission Viejo as a community.
- Makers of the Promise: Rancho Mission Viejo
- The California Promise Fulfilled: Beautiful Mission Viejo
- Keepers of the Promise: Mission Viejo Company
- Community Identity: Preserving the Legacy
- Community Pride: Enhancing the Quality of Life
- Community Spirit: Creating That Home-Town Feeling
- Community Recognition: Awards and Accolades
- Community Distinction: Marketing the Mission Viejo Miracle
- Olympic Memories in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo Timelines
Take a look at this handy timeline of early Mission Viejo milestones.
Contact Us With Your Local History Questions
Have a question about the history of Mission Viejo, or need help with some research? Contact us via email at localhistory@cityofmissionviejo.org or give us a call at (949) 452-8345.
A special thanks to all the members of the City of Mission Viejo Heritage Committee for their input, research, and cooperation.