Artifact of the Month: Books written about the Mission Chinigchinich, Capistrano Nights and Little Chapters

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Mission San Juan Capistrano will mark its 250th anniversary. This remarkable milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the Mission’s enduring legacy of tradition, faith and its far-reaching historical significance in California and beyond. In celebration of this historic anniversary, the Mission Preservation Foundation is proud to present a special, yearlong Artifact of the Month program. Throughout 2026, the Mission will showcase a different artifact from its extensive archives each month, offering visitors a rare opportunity to encounter objects that tell th…