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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Historic Photograph Collection (early - late 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-historic-photograph-collection-early-late-1800s/2026-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Historic Photograph Collection (early - late 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-historic-photograph-collection-early-late-1800s/2026-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Historic Photograph Collection (early - late 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-historic-photograph-collection-early-late-1800s/2026-09-03/
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Historic Photograph Collection (early - late 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-historic-photograph-collection-early-late-1800s/2026-09-04/
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Open Labor Day: 10AM-4PM
DESCRIPTION:Mission San Juan Capistrano and Gardens is open for Labor Day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/mission-and-gardens-open-for-labor-day/2026-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
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SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001843-1788998400-1789084799@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001844-1789084800-1789171199@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T101500
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20260306T004238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T004239Z
UID:10002269-1789120800-1789121700@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Historic Bell Tolling: Patriot Day
DESCRIPTION:The historic bells will toll at 10:00 a.m. in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/historic-bell-tolling-patriot-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001845-1789171200-1789257599@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20260225T005322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T005323Z
UID:10002259-1789200000-1789232400@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for Teacher Appreciation Day. Teachers get in FREE with valid teacher ID.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/teacher-appreciation-day-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001846-1789257600-1789343999@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001847-1789344000-1789430399@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001848-1789430400-1789516799@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001849-1789516800-1789603199@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20241031T215225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T215246Z
UID:10000724-1789549200-1789574400@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:SPECIAL HOURS: CLOSING AT 4PM
DESCRIPTION:Mission San Juan Capistrano and the Mission Store will be closing at 4:00 pm. on Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/special-hours-closing-at-4pm-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001850-1789603200-1789689599@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T131500
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20260306T004553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T004554Z
UID:10002270-1789650000-1789650900@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Historic Bell Ringing: Constitution Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Constitution Day\, there will be a special bell ringing at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate our Founding Fathers who signed the constitution on September 17\, 1787.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/historic-bell-ringing-constitution-day-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001851-1789689600-1789775999@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20230813T023420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T215330Z
UID:10000864-1789722000-1789750800@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Due to a private event\, Mission San Juan Capistrano and gardens and the Mission Store are CLOSED.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/closed-4/2026-09-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001852-1789776000-1789862399@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20230404T203459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T215412Z
UID:10000498-1789812000-1789837200@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:SPECIAL HOURS: Opening at 10:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Mission San Juan Capistrano and gardens will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday\, September 19.
URL:https://www.missionsjc.com/event/special-hours-opening-at-1000-a-m/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001853-1789862400-1789948799@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001854-1789948800-1790035199@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260323T211050
CREATED:20251208T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223503Z
UID:10001855-1790035200-1790121599@www.missionsjc.com
SUMMARY:Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich\, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters
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-books-written-about-the-mission-chinigchinich-capistrano-nights-and-little-chapters/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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