The only Spanish mission in California to remain under the leadership of the Franciscan Friars since the day of its founding.

The five Franciscan missions of Sierra Gorda were built during the last phase of the conversion to Christianity of the interior of Mexico in the mid-18th century and became an important reference for the continuation of the...

First built in 1958 to test missiles, it was used to launch space missions from 1963 to 1980. It is now a rare, well preserved example of the equipment and facilities from that era.

Spanish culture had a great impact on the economy, politics, and even geography of the Southwest, California, and Mexico. Read about the Spanish settlements and the structure of the social classes that left an impact the continues even...

A biography of Father Junipero Serra, including excerpts from a biography written by Serra's good friend, Palou.

A biography of Father Junipero Serra, including excerpts from a biography written by Serra's good friend, Palou.

Santa Barbara, California, is home to many Spanish Colonial style buildings. This illustrated article from Architect.com describes the unique features.

The Dominguez-Escalante Expedition of 1776 was tasked with finding a route overland from Santa Fe, New Mexico to a Spanish mission in northern California. This page provides biographies of the people on this journey as well as the maps...