Library >
Geography & Travel >
North & Central America >
United States
The Spanish Missions of California
1996
Take a virtual tour of a real Spanish Mission, and learn why they were an important part of California's history. Read about the everyday life of those who lived and worked here: the priests, the soldiers, and the native people. There's even a recipe for pozole, a common food served during those times. This site is rich with facts, photographs, maps, and audio tour guide readings. Need help with unfamiliar words? Check the hyperlinked glossary.