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Explore the Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library, a treasure trove of early California and Mission history. Immerse yourself in historic books, rare documents, and preserved artifacts as you to delve into the roots of California. More Information Here
The capilla (chapel) at Mission Santa Barbara. Mission Santa Barbara (Spanish: Misión de Santa Bárbara) is a Spanish mission in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Often referred to as the 'Queen of the Missions', it was founded by Padre Fermín Lasuén for the Franciscan order on December 4, 1786, the feast day of Saint Barbara, as the ...
Mission Santa Bárbara, along with Mission San Luis Rey, is one of only two missions continuously operated by the Franciscans since its founding. Originally the mission was for the Indians while the soldiers and their families went to the presidio church in downtown Santa Barbara.
Experience Old Mission Santa Barbara. Situated on 15 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Mission grounds include the beautiful Mission Church, historic cemetery and mausoleum, a nine-room museum of historical artwork and artifacts, and multiple lush gardens.
Summary: Santa Bárbara, founded on December 4, 1786, is the only mission continuously operated by the Franciscans since its founding. This major mission has a distinctive church with a Neoclassical façade, a beautiful Moorish fountain, well-tended gardens, and a large museum.
2201 Laguna Street. Santa Barbara, CA. PHONE: 18056824713. WEBSITE: http://www.santabarbaramission.org. EMAIL: development@sboldmission.org. ELSEWHERE ONLINE: Walk the halls of history at one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic sites, Old Mission Santa Barbara. With its grand bell towers, lush gardens and views of the San Ynez mountains and ...
The Santa Barbara mission church, completed in 1820, is the only original mission church to survive unaltered into the 20th century. Its historic sanctuary light has never been extinguished.
