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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Confessional Booth (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-confessional-booth-from-early-1800s/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Confessional Booth (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-confessional-booth-from-early-1800s/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Confessional Booth (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-confessional-booth-from-early-1800s/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002443Z
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SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Confessional Booth (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-confessional-booth-from-early-1800s/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Baptismal Font (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-baptismal-font-early-1800s/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002443Z
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SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20251208T220057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183845Z
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Baptismal Font (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-baptismal-font-early-1800s/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260214T000743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221628Z
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SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260225T002442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002443Z
UID:10002231-1777939200-1778025599@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20251208T220057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183845Z
UID:10001589-1778025600-1778111999@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Baptismal Font (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-baptismal-font-early-1800s/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260214T000743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221628Z
UID:10002177-1778025600-1778111999@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260225T002442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002443Z
UID:10002232-1778025600-1778111999@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20251208T220057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183845Z
UID:10001590-1778112000-1778198399@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Baptismal Font (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-baptismal-font-early-1800s/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260214T000743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221628Z
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SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260225T002442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002443Z
UID:10002233-1778112000-1778198399@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20251208T220057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183845Z
UID:10001591-1778198400-1778284799@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Baptismal Font (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-baptismal-font-early-1800s/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260214T000743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221628Z
UID:10002179-1778198400-1778284799@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260225T002442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002443Z
UID:10002234-1778198400-1778284799@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20251208T220057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183845Z
UID:10001592-1778284800-1778371199@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Baptismal Font (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-baptismal-font-early-1800s/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260214T000743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221628Z
UID:10002180-1778284800-1778371199@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260225T002442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002443Z
UID:10002235-1778284800-1778371199@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:San Juan Capistrano Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April and May for a special exhibition celebrating the artistic talent of local students! Hosted by the SJC 250 Committee\, the Student Art Contest invites young artists from across San Juan Capistrano to reflect on the theme\, “250 Years of Legacy: Our City\, Our Nation.” \nWinning artwork will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the historic Soldiers Barracks from April 23 – May 25. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase honoring our community’s rich history\, culture\, and enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/san-juan-capistrano-student-art-exhibit/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20251208T220057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183845Z
UID:10001593-1778371200-1778457599@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Baptismal Font (early 1800s)
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition\, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. \nIn celebration of this historic anniversary\, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special\, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026\, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell the story of the Mission across centuries. \nMany of these artifacts are seldom seen by the public. This rotating exhibition will include an original 19th-century confessional booth\, the historic 1865 Lincoln Document\, rare books and many more significant pieces that illuminate the Mission’s enduring legacy. \n  \nJanuary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Jan. 5 – Feb. 2): Mary Pickford’s Wedding painting from 1924 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nFebruary 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Feb. 2 – March 2): The Lincoln Document signed on March 18\, 1865\, on limited display (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nMarch 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (March 2 – April 6): The Leon Rene Piano from 1930 (Location: Leon Rene Exhibit) \nApril 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (April 6 – May 4): Confessional Booth from the early 1800s (Location: Sala) \nMay 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (May 4 – June 1): Baptismal Font from the early 1800s (Location: Serra Chapel) \nJune 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (June 1 – July 6): Forster Saddle from the 1830s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nJuly 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (July 6 – August 3): Mission Inventories written from 1791-1834 (Location: Sala) \nAugust 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Aug. 3 – Sept. 4): Historic Photograph Collection from the early – late 1800s (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nSeptember 2026 \n– Artifact of the Month (Sept. 4 – Oct. 5): Books written about the Mission from the early 1900s; Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nOctober 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2): Acjachemen Baskets from the early 1900s (Location: Acjachemen Exhibit) \nNovember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Nov. 2 – Dec. 7): Sacramental Registers written in 1776 (Location: Mission Treasures Exhibit) \nDecember 2026\n– Artifact of the Month (Dec. 7 – Jan. 4\, 2027): Station XII of the Stations of the Cross painting from 1800 (Location: Serra Chapel)
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/artifact-of-the-month-baptismal-font-early-1800s/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260323T204538
CREATED:20260214T000743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221628Z
UID:10002181-1778371200-1778457599@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Henry Chapman Ford Etchings
DESCRIPTION:Discover the etchings of early California missions this March! The Henry Chapman Ford Etchings Exhibit will feature 24 original works on display in our West Wing. This exhibit is made possible by the James Irvine Swinden Family Collection. \nIn the late 1800s\, American artist Henry Chapman Ford traveled through California by horse and buggy\, visiting each of the missions to create paintings\, drawings\, and etchings of the historic landmarks. His work is often credited with reviving public interest in California’s Spanish era and preserving an important visual record of the missions before the turn of the century.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/henry-chapman-ford-etchings/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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