California’s missions are some of the oldest landmarks that hold stories from the state’s early days. These sites give you a ...

This September, California marks 175 years of statehood, but its story stretches far beyond 1850. Long before statehood, towns—and civilizations—flourished across the region. Indigenous peoples like ...

We humans, if we are to live intentional and thoughtful lives, almost always return to a series of timeless questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? To answer those questions ...

Spanish missions that dot the landscape in California today exist as centers of historical interpretation. Visitors to California, residents of the state, and school children often turn to these sites ...

Native California before the missions -- All the world's a stage for Spain -- Exploration and settlement -- Establishment of the missions -- The messengers of St. Francis -- Conversion and mission ...

This is a hybrid event. To attend virtually, register for the Zoom link here. A recent California Indian movement to remove church bell symbols in the city of Santa Cruz underscored ongoing tensions ...