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| Mission San Juan Capistrano Signature Events |
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 | | St. Josephs Day and The Return of the Swallows Celebration | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
| This annual celebration includes: ringing of the historic bells, live mariachi music, flamenco performances, community presentations, Mission Basilica School performances, San Juan Elementary performances, history of St. Josephs Day and Swallows Legend, local food vendors and special Guest Lecture On Cliff Swallows by Dr. Charles Brown.
| Bells will ring upon opening.
Our story begins in 1775, when Mission San Juan Capistrano was first founded by Father Lasuen, on October 19th. Weeks later, the founding party left San Juan Capistrano to help their colleagues in San Diego after receiving word of a revolt occuring there.
Once things had settled in San Diego, Father Junipero Serra, a Franciscan priest over 50 years old when he traveled from New Spain (now Mexico) to Alta California, personally led a party to re-found Mission
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| | California Missions Resource Studio | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
| Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to announce the opening of its new California Missions Resource Studio.
| Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
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| | South Wing Interpretative Exhibit | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
| The new exhibit highlights the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of the Mission during the 18th century.
| Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
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| | Voices of the Mission Audio Tours | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | Daily
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
| Award-winning Adult Audio Tours included with paid Adult and Senior admission in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Vietnamese
| Cost Details: Audio Tours are free with paid adult & senior admission to the Mission
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| | Child Audio Tour: Saved By The Mission Bell | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
| A Child’s Journey Through California’s History. Available in English and Spanish. This humorous and imaginative audio tour is designed to engage 4th graders, but appropriate for children of all ages.
| Cost Details: Free with cost of admission
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| | Plein-Air Paintings from the Collection of Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | Daily
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
| Mission San Juan Capistrano is proud to partner with longtime Mission supporter Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith to display reproductions of historic plein-air paintings from her private collection at the Irvine Museum
| Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
| Location: Soldiers Barracks Gallery
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| | Guided Tour | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | Monday - Sunday
| Monday through Friday: 11:15 a.m. Saturdays: 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Sundays: 2:15 p.m.
| Tour durations are 45 minutes and do not require advanced reservations.
| Cost: $2 - $3
| Cost Details: $2 for Members; $3 Adult/$2 Child for Non Members, in addition to museum admission
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| | Koi Fish Feeding | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 12:45 PM
| Help us feed our koi fish friends! Visitors may meet us at one of two courtyard fountains to participate in and enjoy this daily activity. Fish food provided.
| Cost Details: $1.00 per person, free to Preservation Society Members
| Phone: 949-234-1300
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| | Mission Treasures: Historical Collection Revealed | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
| Featuring historic artifacts, precious and rare paintings, religious artifacts, documents and more related to the history of the Mission.
| Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
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| | Swallows Walk & Talk Tour | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | Daily at 1:00 p.m.
| Learn the facts about cliff swallows, view the swallows vocalization experiment and hear the legend of the Swallows of Capistrano.
| Cost: $2 - $3
| Cost Details: $2 for Members; $3 Adult/$2 Child for Non Members, in addition to museum admission
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| | In Tribute Bell Ringing for Friar Junipero Serra | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 9:00 a.m.
| Honoring the legacy of Friar Junipero Serra who founded Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1776 the bells will ring daily at 9:00 a.m.
| Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
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| | Windows of the Past Exhibit | | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | Showcasing images of the historic Gate House on display in the windows of the new public plaza on Ortega Hwy.
| Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
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