Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla: California's History

Baja California Series Part II

04/14/2016 | 25m 42s

See the massive and beautiful missions of the Jesuit Priests that arrived in the late 17th Century to Christianize the Native peoples and colonize the region for Spain. Many are still standing today. Also, little information is known about the first Spanish soldiers who accompanied them. Learn their stories from one of the descendants who travels to San Diego to tell his ancestor's history.

Aired: 04/14/16 | Rating: NR

More Episodes

• Baja California Series Part II

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• Baja California Series Part I

  04/06/2016 | 25m 46s

• Baja California Series Part VI

  06/30/2016 | 25m 47s

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