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Help preserve historic Mission San Juan Capistrano by making a one-time donation to our Stay Open/Greatest Need Campaign or to a specific causes such as Preservation, Adopt-A-Class, Museum Collection Conservation or Museum Development.
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The History of Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic landmark and museum, is the Birthplace of Orange County. It was founded more than two hundred years ago as the 7th of 21 missions statewide and features a chapel still standing where Saint Serra once celebrated Mass. Today, it is a monument to California’s multi-cultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Originally built as a self sufficient community by Spanish Padres and Native Americans, the Mission was a center for agriculture, industry, education and religion. Famous for the Annual Return of the Swallows, Mission San Juan Capistrano is the “Jewel of the California Missions” and welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year.
The History of the Acjachemen Native Americans
Mission San Juan Capistrano is committed to celebrating and preserving the history of Orange County’s first people, the Acjachemen Native Americans. Our efforts to educate and celebrate the contributions of the indigenous people that contributed to the Mission’s history will continue to progress, evolve and expand over time as new projects emerge and as resources and technologies allow us to do so. Our commitment to the preservation of their culture, past and present, remains a priority. Guests can learn more about the indigenous people by walking the grounds and visiting the following to experience their history at the Mission.
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