Sunday Speaker Series: William Dana in Asia

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Event, Stories

William Goodwin Dana had plans for his Rancho enterprise that went beyond cattle ranching. He was an entrepreneur, ready for business. How did he acquire these skills as a businessman? It is the contention of this presentation that it came from his experiences in...

National Trails Day Walks

by | May 16, 2019 | Event

To celebrate National Trails Day, the Dana Adobe Cultural Center will be holding nature walks throughout the summer. Each day will also feature a different activity alongside the nature walk. Participants will get the chance to walk along the woodland trails that...

Sunday Speaker Series: John Wilson

by | May 11, 2019 | Event

Join us on Sunday, July 14 at the Dana Adobe Cultural Center for our next Sunday Speaker talk. Our next talk will be focusing on SLO resident John Wilson, as presented by Jaime Avila. A ship Captain and close friend of Captain Dana, John Wilson was considered the...

2019 Family Campfires

by | May 10, 2019 | Event

Do you relish the taste of S’mores roasted over an open fire? Or how about watching the sun go down as you hear stories about the animals that once lived here? If you do, don’t miss DANA’s family campfires on July 12, August 23, and September 6. Featuring trail hikes,...

DANA’s New Summer Day Camp​​​

by | Apr 25, 2019 | Education Program

In today’s increasingly technologically-focused society, it’s more important than ever for children to have meaningful interactions with nature and history. The Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos (DANA) Summer Day Camp program for kids offers a wide arrangement of hands-on...