The story of the missions is a compelling human drama that is a vital piece not only of California history, but also of American history. Indeed, many keys to C

Learn about the rich history of Mission San Fernando Rey de España: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad was founded in 1791 by a friar named Fermin Francisco de Lasuén. It was the thirteenth mission to be founded. Life at Soledad was

Reproduction of the original.