Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla: California's History

The Californios

04/27/2010 | 26m 23s

Join Host Elsa Sevilla and learn about The Californios. Learn how Mexican land grants were given to retired-Spanish soldiers from the Presidio, American settlers, and to the affluent Californio families, like the Carillos, Bandinis, Estudillos, Silvas and others. Hear the stories from descendants of the Carillo and Fitch families still living in San Diego.

Aired: 04/27/10 | Rating: NR

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