Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum and Acjachemen Cultural Center

Annually, for nearly a decade, we have tolled the historic bells remembering those who built the Mission and ultimately perished during the mass of the Immacula...te Conception of Mary on December 8, 1812. On this day a 7.0 earthquake brought down the massive structure taking the lives of 40 baptized, Native Catholics. This year, as a result of donations of support, the Mission was able to fabricate and install a beautiful commemorative bronze marker honoring the victims of that day, recognizing them by their given Indigenous name and their new name given at baptism. Usually, each year the Mission tolls the bells in memory of the victims. Sadly this year, because the Mission is shuttered due to COVID, we were not able to have this bell ringing tradition. We hope that when the Mission San Juan Capistrano is re-opened, you will come view the new marker and take a moment to remember the past. To help Mission San Juan Capistrano in this time of need, and to ensure we can continue meaningful traditions and programs visit www.missionsjc.com/donate to make a gift of any kind to our Stay Open Campaign.

Christmas in San Juan Capistrano!

Ballet Folklorico de San Juan Capistrano performing at the Blas Aguilar Adobe during the drive thru!

Christmas at the Blas Aguilar Adobe! Come join us at It’s a San Juan Christmas Drive Thru Experience!

Día De Los Muertos On this day, we remember our ancestors. Those who have left the physical world, we honor and celebrate them for who they were and the impact they had on our lives. We must not mourn the dead, but celebrate their lives. Che Onum No Nish Kinum (All My Relations)

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Catch the Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum and Acjachemen Cultural Center mobile display during Aquarium of the Pacific's Moompetam: Native American Festival on Sept 21-22 2019!

Welcome back Swallows!

We would like for everyone to come out to see I Am Juaneño at the Newport Beach Film Festival April 27th at 1:30pm. Thank you to Cyril and her team for all your hard work!

Photos from today’s Pirate event!!

From today’s Pirate Fiesta!

Pirate fiesta!!