Mission San Diego de Alcala

Nickname: The Mother of the Missions, July 16th, 1769, 1st mission.

Impressions:

"Really cool archeology still going on. Neat to see the first one." 

Special Attractions:

• 1st mission in the Alta California system.
• Mosaic panels for the stations of the cross.

Significant Events:

• Used by the US Army from 1853 to 1858.
• Fully restored in 1931.

Interesting Facts:

• One of the bells weighs 1200 pounds and was recast from fragments from 1895.
• The crosses in the cemetery are made from the original bricks from the mission.
• Holds California's 1st church cemetery.
• The called the people "Diegueno's" as they were associated with Mission San Diego.

Don't Miss:

The framed mission diorama in the museum, and viewing of the current excavations.