The missions played an important role in California history. The mission system was founded in the 18th century to expand Spanish control over the territory and convert Native Americans to Catholicism. What do you think life in a mission was like? How did the missions change the economy and environment of the region? You can explore these questions and more using the presentations below.
How The Missions Changed California
Drawings from the Mission Era
Early Images of Indigenous Culture
The Missions of Southern California
The Missions of Central California
The Missions of Northern California
Mission Rooms and Layout