42nd Annual California Missions and Presidios Conference
Mission San José
February 14-15, 2025

Mission San Juan Bautista Rehabilitation

CMF is working with Mission San Juan Bautista to help with a Rehabilitation Project for the front facade of the Mission Church. This project will strengthen the structure so that in the event of seismic activity, the landmark mission will be able to withstand the impact. We still need to raise about $100,000 for this critical project. If you would like to help fund this effort, please donate with "SJB Rehabilitation Project" in the notes section.

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Mission Santa Inés Retrofit

CMF is working with Mission Santa Inés to acquire a critical retrofit for the mission. This important project will sustain this national historic landmark and its legacy in the Santa Ynez Valley for many years to come. Please click the picture below for more information about this crucial endeavor, to view our brochure, and to find out how you can help sustain California history in the Santa Ynez Valley.

The retrofit project at Mission Santa Inés is long overdue, and will fortify the historic church in hopes of preventing major damage during an earthquake. Work on the current mission church began in 1804, and today forms part of a National Historic Landmark area that also includes surrounding mission buildings and the mission grist mill operated by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Project

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Events

CMF hosts several events throughout the year to help engage our members and the public to learn more about the mission period.

Mission Grants

CMF Grant Applications are accepted each year.

School Grants

The All Aboard the Bus applications for school field trip grants are open each year.

Photo Gallery

Through the Lens Tells so Much.

Video

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Virtual Tour

An Unbelievable Experience.

Publications

CMF is committed to world-class scholarship.

Awards

Honoring those who have done so much.

Research

Bibliography, articles, and book reviews.

The Mission Story

From Missions to Presidios, from Asistencias to Ranchos to Pueblos, learn about this significant chapter in our history.

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California Missions Videos

Designed for you to enjoy during these times of limited contact and travel, please click the button below to view the videos. Videos copyrighted by Cultural Global Media (c. 2010). Music provided by our esteemed CMF member Dr. Craig Russell and vocal ensemble Chanticleer. All Rights Reserved.

Mission Videos