🎉Happy 250th Birthday, Mission San Juan Capistrano! 🎉
Founded on November 1, 1776, our beloved Mission celebrates 250 years of history, heritage, faith, and community.
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for these special birthday festivities:
🧁 FREE birthday cupcakes @12:00 p.m. (first come, first served)
🔔 Historic bell ringing @ 12:00 p.m.
The celebration will feature a welcome from Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams, followed by remarks from special guests:
- Reverend Monsignor J. Michael McKiernan
- Mission Preservation Foundation Board President George O’Connell
- Tribal Chairman Nathan K. Banda
- San Juan Capistrano Mayor John Campbell
- Assemblywoman Laurie Davies
Guests will also enjoy a moving rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by vocalist Summer Greer and traditional songs performed by the Tushmal Singers of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation.
Celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone with us as we honor our past and look ahead to the Mission’s next chapter.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Jon E. Cobain Trust
Jan & Honorable Warren Siegel
El Viaje de Portolá
Gretchen Augustyn
Sylvia & Kyle Franson, Rancho Capistrano Winery
Lisa & Victor Gonzales
Sharon & Greg Roberts
D Lighting
Dr. Jacqueline Dupont-Carlson & Marc Carlson
Barbara & John Hazeltine
Costco Wholesale SJC #429
Lana & Bruce Treuhaft
Yvonne & Paul Murai
SEEN + UNSEEN
Jacqueline & Angel Lopez
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🎉Happy 250th Birthday, Mission San Juan Capistrano! 🎉 Founded on November 1, 17...
