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Mission San Juan Capistrano

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Founded in 1776, this restored mission offers a glimpse into Spanish colonial history and its influence on the area's culture. Roam the ten-acre site guided by a digital podcast that tells the stories behind colorful gardens, preserved statues and exhibits that detail how the original inhabitants lived. Don't forget to see Serra's Chapel, the oldest building in California still in use today. Mission Events: Living History Day: Mission San Juan Capistrano's Living History Society members dress in period attire to portray important figures in the Mission's history. Occurs every second Saturday of each month.

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    Mission San Juan Capistrano

    26801 Ortega Highway
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    Phone: 9492341323   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    01/01/10- Ongoing

    South Wing Interpretative Exhibit Mission San Juan Capistrano South Wing Interpretative Exhibit Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano January 1, 2010 - Ongoing This new exhibit highlights the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of Mission San Juan Capistrano during the 18th century. The exhibit focuses on the founding and decline of the Mission, the period of secularization, the transfer of ownership of the Mission to and from the Catholic Church, and the pivotal role Abraham Lincoln played in returning the Mission during the last months of his life.

  • Upcoming Events

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/01/10- Ongoing

    South Wing Interpretative Exhibit Mission San Juan Capistrano South Wing Interpretative Exhibit Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano January 1, 2010 - Ongoing This new exhibit highlights the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of Mission San Juan Capistrano during the 18th century. The exhibit focuses on the founding and decline of the Mission, the period of secularization, the transfer of ownership of the Mission to and from the Catholic Church, and the pivotal role Abraham Lincoln played in returning the Mission during the last months of his life.

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/12/12	Eighth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/19/12	St. Joseph's Day and the Return of the Swallows Celebration Mission San Juan Capistrano
    12/03/11	Christmas at the Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/16/11	Romance of the Mission benefit gala Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/20/11	Sapadilla: Steel Drum, Calypso & Island Music Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/15/11- 07/16/11	Adventure Sleepover: Night at the Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/27/11- 08/05/11	Ceramics Clay Camp Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/27/11- 07/01/11	Indian Summer Camp Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/25/11- 09/03/11	Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/01/11- 09/05/11	Mission Treasures: Historical Collection Revealed Mission San Juan Capistrano
    05/21/11	The Seventh Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival Mission San Juan Capistrano
    05/21/11	Battle of the Mariachis Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/26/11	Mariachis at the Mission - Swallows Parade Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/19/11	St. Joseph's Day and the Return of the Swallows Celebration Mission San Juan Capistrano
    02/12/11	Lewis and Clark Lecture Mission San Juan Capistrano
    02/12/11	Lewis and Clark Lecture Mission San Juan Capistrano
    12/11/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    12/04/10	Christmas at the Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    11/13/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    11/05/10	Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92688 Mission San Juan Capistrano
    11/01/10- 03/30/11	Lewis & Clark: Expedition Across America Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/16/10	The Vintage, "Farewell to the Swallows" Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/09/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/01/10	Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Codes 92653 & 92656 Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/17/10	Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92630 Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/11/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/10/10	Romance of the Mission Benefit Gala Concert and Dinner Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/04/10	Music Under the Stars: Fab4-Tribute to the Beatles Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/21/10	Music Under the Stars: Savor-A Tribute to Santana Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/14/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/07/10	Music Under the Stars: Hot August Night-Tribute to Neil Diamond Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/06/10	Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92679 Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/31/10	The Legend of Zorro: Myth or History Lecture Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/31/10	Night at the Awards Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/24/10	Music Under the Stars: Derek Bordeaux-Motown, Soul & R&B Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/19/10- 07/30/10	Ceramics Clay Camp (Session 3) Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/16/10- 07/17/10	Night at the Mission Camping Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/10/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/10/10	Music Under the Stars: Hollywood U2-Tribute to U2 Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/09/10	Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92694 Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/06/10- 07/16/10	Ceramics Clay Camp (Session 2) Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/26/10	Music Under the Stars: Face to Face - A Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/24/10- 08/26/10	Toy Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/23/10- 08/25/10	Kids Garden Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/22/10- 08/24/10	Craft Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/21/10- 06/25/10	Indian Summer Camp Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/21/10- 07/02/10	Ceramics Clay Camp (Session 1) Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/12/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/04/10	Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Codes 92691 & 92692 Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/01/10- 09/06/10	Zorro Unmasked Exhibit Mission San Juan Capistrano
    05/22/10	Sixth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival Mission San Juan Capistrano
    05/08/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    05/07/10	Community Day (2 for 1) Mission San Juan Capistrano
    04/26/10	Music Under the Stars Mission San Juan Capistrano
    04/12/10	Music Under the Stars Mission San Juan Capistrano
    04/10/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    04/10/10- 12/18/10	Panning for Gold Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/19/10- 03/20/10	Swallows Day Celebration Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/13/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    02/13/10	Living History and Teacher Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    02/05/10	Community Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    01/12/10- 12/29/10	Resident Appreciation Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    01/09/10- 12/31/10	Irvine "Plein Air" Exhibit Mission San Juan Capistrano
    12/12/09	Living History's "Second Saturday" at Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano
    12/12/09	Daguerreotype: A Journey in Photographs on Metal by Artist Suzi Chauvel Mission San Juan Capistrano
    12/05/09	Christmas at the Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    11/14/09	Book Signing: "Mission San Juan Capistrano" by Rev. William F. Krekelberg Mission San Juan Capistrano
    11/14/09	Living History's "Second Saturday" at Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano
    11/07/09- 03/27/10	Gold Panning Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/17/09	The Vintage "Farewell to the Swallows" Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/15/09- 03/30/10	Gold Rush Exhibit: Gold Fever! Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/11/09- 01/05/10	Two Journeys: One Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/11/09- 10/25/09	Inspiring Performances with Joseph Yashar - October Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/10/09	Two Journeys: One Mission Art Reception and Sale with Suzi Chauvel and Sian Poeschl`` Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/27/09- 10/04/09	Contemporary Dance by ArchiTexture Dance Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/11/09	Romance of the Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/06/09- 09/13/09	Inspiring Performances with Joseph Yashar - September Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/05/09	"Arte Vivo" - Living Art of California Mission San Juan Capistrano
    09/05/09	The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute to the Beatles Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/31/09- 09/04/09	Summer Camp at Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/22/09	Alturas: Music of the Andes Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/16/09	Inspiring Performances - Dance by Ballet Folklorico de San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/14/09- 08/15/09	Night at the Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/08/09	Hot August Night: A Tribute to Neil Diamond Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/03/09- 10/07/09	Villas and Verandas: Our Land, Our People, Our Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    08/02/09- 08/30/09	Inspiring Performances with Joseph Yashar - August Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/25/09	The Derek Bordeaux Group Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/19/09	Men's Barbershop by Beach Cities Harmonizers Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/11/09	Face to Face: A Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute Mission San Juan Capistrano
    07/05/09- 07/12/09	Inspiring Performances with Joseph Yashar - July Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/28/09	Capistrano Valley Symphony Returns - June Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/27/09	Mark Wood and The Parrot Head Band: A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/25/09- 08/27/09	Old Fashioned Play Days Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/24/09- 08/27/09	Summer Programs for Kids-FREE craft days Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/24/09- 08/26/09	Storytelling Days Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/23/09- 08/25/09	Craft Days Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/13/09	Mariachi Divas Mission San Juan Capistrano
    06/13/09	5th Annual Mariachi Festival Mission San Juan Capistrano
    05/30/09- 09/20/09	Capistrano Valley Symphony Mission San Juan Capistrano
    05/16/09	"Carp" Diem: Koi Culture at the Mission Mission San Juan Capistrano
    04/06/09	FREE Grand Retablo DVD with Admission to Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano
    04/04/09- 04/05/09	Outdoor Art Display and Sales Show Mission San Juan Capistrano
    04/04/09- 07/14/09	Southern California Plein Air Painters Association Art Exhibit Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/19/09- 03/22/09	Return of the Swallows Celebration Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/12/09	Darkly Adorned: Mourning and the Civil War Mission San Juan Capistrano
    03/12/09	The Threads of Truth, Honoring the Creators of American Quilts Mission San Juan Capistrano
    02/02/09- 03/31/09	Ladies of Lincoln's Era Exhibition Mission San Juan Capistrano
    01/11/09- 03/20/09	Lasting Impressions Art Mission San Juan Capistrano
    12/06/08	Christmas Tree Lighting Program Mission San Juan Capistrano
    11/08/08	Living History Day Mission San Juan Capistrano
    10/05/08- 01/07/09	Belles of Capistrano: Four Women and Their Art Mission San Juan Capistrano

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  • Media Reviews

    • Event Name: Lewis & Clark: Expedition Across America
      Article: Explore Lewis and Clark in San Juan
      The Orange County Register - Oct 31, 2010
      By David Bro

      Interactive exhibit at Mission San Juan Capistrano revisits the explorers' legendary journey in 1804 from St. Louis to the Oregon coast.
      
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      Interactive exhibit at Mission San Juan Capistrano revisits the explorers' legendary journey in 1804 from St. Louis to the Oregon coast.
      
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  • Member Reviews

    • Event Name: Sixth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival
      "Fabulous afternoon"
      Review posted by: FJacome from Newport Beach, CA, Apr 27, 2010
      

      We've attended this event for the past few years and am happy they've moved it to the cooler days of spring rather than summer. It's an exciting and fun day for the entire family. LOVE the music!!

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      We've attended this event for the past few years and am happy they've moved it to the cooler days of spring rather than summer. It's an exciting and fun day for the entire family. LOVE the music!!

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    • Event Name: Sixth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival
      "Fabulous"
      Review posted by: SAH from Yorba Linda, CA, Apr 06, 2010
      

      We went in 2009 and were blown away by the talent, mostly from young people. We even hired the winning group for our family reunion last summer.

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      We went in 2009 and were blown away by the talent, mostly from young people. We even hired the winning group for our family reunion last summer.

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    • Event Name: Gold Rush Exhibit: Gold Fever!
      "Must See"
      Review posted by: A. Hernandez from CA, Oct 14, 2009
      

      I attended the opening preview and was impressed with the information, historical photographs, artifacts, and hands on area for students and visitors. A great value with admission in addition to the... Expand

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      I attended the opening preview and was impressed with the information, historical photographs, artifacts, and hands on area for students and visitors. A great value with admission in addition to the regular audio tour. Teachers, come and preview, second Saturdays are 2 for 1 teacher appreciation days, then plan a trip and bring your students. Wonderful authentic experience for all. Collapse

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    • Event Name: 5th Annual Mariachi Festival
      "competion applications"
      Review posted by: emmanuel mendoza from ontario, california, Nov 19, 2008
      

      how can we participate in the mariachi festival or san juan capistrano mission?.

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      how can we participate in the mariachi festival or san juan capistrano mission?.

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    • Event Name: Living History Day
      "What a deal!"
      Review posted by: Michelle Adams from Capistrano Beach, Nov 08, 2008
      

      Our family had a great time, and we enjoyed the free audio tours that were included with the admission. The Mission is gorgeous. The downtown had a free art fair too. Highly recommend packing a picnic... Expand

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      Our family had a great time, and we enjoyed the free audio tours that were included with the admission. The Mission is gorgeous. The downtown had a free art fair too. Highly recommend packing a picnic and enjoying this great location in the OC. Collapse

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