My son moved to Bakersfield and lived there for a few years before moving back to Ohio. He met his now wife there. She was from Ventura and they were married at the mission there. I learned a lot about the missions from that experience. Thanks for the visit to this one. Also, there is a very interesting TH-cam video of Jonathan Harris talking about Guy Williams and their working together on Lost in Space.
I'm glad it was restored. Even though I don't agree with how they treated the Natives, the Missions are an important part of California history. I would like to see more of these. I live in Petaluma so I have seen the Sonoma Mission from the outside. My husband and I were going to check it out but he didn't feel well that day. Thank you. By the way, I loved Zorro. Sargeant Garcia was a hoot. ☮️💖🎶
I remember our 4th grade field trip to San Juan Batista in 1965 I was so impressed by it and have great memories of it. I’m glad to see that some of the Bells are still up the crazies back home in Santa Cruz are removing them supposedly they want to remove history it’s shameful. We learn from our history be it painful or good. Good work Jeff and Sara
Another great video Jeff, thank you so much. Loved you inserting Guy Williams as Zorro. Used to watch him in that and later in Lost in Space, as a kid.
I've been to about 7 of the missions including this one. Didn't know about Zorro being filmed there. The furthest north I went to see a mission was at San Luis Obispo. I am a Catholic but agree that what the priests subjected the indignenous natives to for suposed conversation is a stain on the Cathlic Church. RIP to all the natives at all the missions buried wthout even a name. The missions are beautiful in themselves and should be appreciated.
Many natives died of small pox and other diseases brought over by the Spanish in a relatively short period of time. Their version of the bubonic plague...and many of those people were mass buried too without names.
I used to live just 3 minutes from this mission. Have spent many evenings walking the mission property. It is quite stunning at sunset, set to a backdrop of red and orange hue. Overall, Mission San Luis Rey is a beautifully restored example with a lot to see inside and out. I had no idea that the 1950s "Zorro" TV show was filmed there! Thank you for sharing!
I was baptized, had first holy communion and attended school at Mission San Gabriel in the 1960s. I love St. Junipero Serra, and he’s been canonized because he’s worked miracles (recent ones). Yes, he’s controversial now, but it’s hard to know what really happened. Pretty amazing accomplishment in any case. Thanks for the video Jeff.
Okay Now you're in my Neck of the Woods❤ can't wait to see this. I Homeschooled 5 kids for over 20 years. We did 13 of the 21 Missions. I am a Visual Learner. Love Hands on. We Followed the Oregon Trail, we Followed the Lewis & Clark During the Bicentennial. We went Back east & took 28 days & did Civil War. What a Blessing those Trips were for Our Family. My Kids Always Named Our Trips. The First One was the Cowboy & Indian Trip. Our Destination was going to be Mt. Rushmore , but extended it to the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, cliff Dwelling Indiana, Cody Wyoming, Deadwood South Dakota, 4 Corners, The Trapper Jim Bridger in Utah, Copper Mine in Utah, so many Wonderful Places. During 4th grade History we Went to where the first Gold nugget was found State Park. The Mormon History there. Cemetery. We panned for Gold. Went to Sacramento Museum & saw Patty Reed's doll. The Reeds were part of the Donner Party. Went up the pass where that all happened. Ive only scratched the surface of some of our field trips. My kids are all grown & moved on. I live alone but telling these stories helpe to keep my History Alive. I don't know if you ever read them?? Maybe someone does??
I live around 1.5 miles from the Mission. Was raised most of my life in Oceanside. My Mother and Brother whom passed away in 2015 and 2016 are laid to rest in the cemetery. It’s a beautiful place.
Thanks again for a most informative and professionally done video. I appreciate the non-revisionist and objective historical views of your productions. My wife & I have our burial plot and headstone paid for and installed at San Luis Rey.
Sigh. Thank-you so much. Having seen all the ruins in the Southwest, I hoped to tour all the missions after my divorce & return to California. I live adjacent to La Purisima, so I was already familiar with the 3 closest to me. But, I've not had as much success with my quest. I've only added Carmel, San Clemente, & San Diego to check off my list. Your stop today is likely the closest I'll come to San Luis Rey. ---Zorro was a heart throb to this 2nd grader. My first remembered joke of the day (I grew up in North Dakota where this made sense), was of a farmer who asked his son if he'd like to ride in to town with him to get supplies. Not often given that treat, he jumped at the chance. Once in town, he was allowed to wander while his Dad got the supplies. At one point, the lad spotted a nun at a street corner & he kindly offered to escort her across the street. She turned & thanked him, stating "there aren't many nice young men like you anymore" & he proudly declared "That's OK lady, any friend of Zorro's is a friend of mine."!
Between 1987 and 1997 while on vacation from work I was able to get to visit all 21 missions, My favorites are San Diego, Capistrano and La Purisima. I appreciate the work you do in making your videos.
You have certainly visited more missions than I have! What an accomplishment! Thank you so much for the good words about our channel! We strive to keep things interesting!
Went to mass at Mission San Luis Rey on several occasions. St. Mary's downtown was my church home. I do remember watching old Zorro reruns on the Disney channel back in the late 90s and was blown away when the mission showed up in a couple of episodes!
I haven't been able to finish the video at this point, so, I don't know if you did see what I'm about to mention. 😊 There is another large cemetery around back of the mission. I think there may be a door you can walk through to it but you can definitely drive around (if gates are open). Also, as you're exiting the property, on the right hand side, is another even older cemetery. Maybe called a pioneer cemetery?(I could be confusing it with Julian). It has an entry but no real great markings. Old fence. All dirt. It looks like nothing at first glance. Thank you for your video! I love the missions, don't know which I haven't been to. It's fourth grade that they used to study them. I don't know if they still do, my 4th grade grandson did not. 😢 😢😢😢
Another great video, I enjoyed it very much. Hopefully you will film more videos of the missions. I am looking forward to them. I have had the pleasure of visiting all 21 missions. For me, the most interesting is San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo in Carmel. This is where Father Junipero Serra is laid to rest. Also, his office and living quarters are preserved. Thank you for blessing my Sunday.
Hi Jeff, we used your video as assignment for our 9 year old grandson who will be entering 4th grade. You are correct, 4th graders learn about the 22 CA Missions. We have taken to 6 so far. Compliments to you and your wife for the excellent research on History Hunters wherever you go. We have donated and it’s worth the donation.
That is awesome! Wow! Always appreciate the donation, too! We heard from a waitress at one of our favorite places that her junior college instructor used our video on Ellie Nessler in their criminal justice class! We were floored. We are happy to know you have used our video to help teach your grandson! Thank you, Stephen!
This is one of most favorite Missions in California. Our family had many friends who lived near here and eventually, my parents retired in this area. I remember attending Mass with my family and friends and having picnics on the grounds. Last time I visited this mission, there used to be a lot more trees and shrubs. Guess the drought affected them. North County of San Diego was a fun place to go to when I was growing up. I also spent a lot of time around Santa Barbara Mission and especially Mission Santa Inez up near Solvang, CA.
My high school career was spent in southern California and I graduated from Apple Valley Senior High in '75, but didn't have to do a report on California missions. My other high school was in Vista. Ninth Grade was in San Diego.
Another great video. Right in our neck of the woods. Although I haven't been to the mission in ages, I attended a service there with a friend back in the 70's. I'm glad to see it looking so beautiful and cared for. .
Hi Jeff, I grew up in California, in Tustin. At Guin Foss Elementary school, Mrs. Payne's class, we studied California history, the missions, and took a field trip to San Juan Capistrano mission where I vowed to become a nun - lol never happened.
Seen both movies you spoke of and would never have known where it was filmed there. What a lovely place, glad it has stood through time Thankyou Jeff for sharing it
You can take the kid out of California but never the California outta the kid! Moved to Utah in '88 but Ill ALWAYS &FOREVER be FROM California! Lol! Orange County born 'n raised and yes, I remember the sugar cube missions of school in the '60's and all the California history no one else taught in other states, apparently. I remember Zorro too. Didn't know some of it was filmed there, but it makes sense. Wonder how the sound guy worked around that clock chime? Hmm...? Lol! "Our" mission was Capistrano. I guess what's interesting to me is how close to everyday modern life these historic places are. I know a few of the old missions are out in the country even now. But the humming and noise of cars isn't far off. I miss my old home, Jeff and after many years of trucking don't know if I can revisit such places. Thank you for your videos and the arm chair tours you give me & others of my home state (mostly). God bless & be safe!
Hi Jeff ! Our Grandfather, Captain Bill Rust, USMC. would take us here through the 60's and 70's as kids and San Juan Capistrano...the history is overwhelming. Thank you and Sarah for the time and effort you put into making these productions. P.S.... We are the family, with the daughter resting near Karen Black at Eternal Hills. We appreciate all you do...so much. Happy Sunday. May, God Bless. Cheers from NORTH of Detroit 🇺🇲
Thank you for the upload. People who villianize people from a different time are ridiculous. It’s not right what they did, but it was what everyone was doing. You can’t put today’s standards on people from yesterday
Jeff , once again the homework you have done is outstanding . Thank you to yourself and your lady friend , who I have a serious crush on, for all of your hard work . Stay healthy and safe.
San Fernando Mission was the go-to in my youth as a visit was a natural part of the grade school field trip curriculum. That location still is the closest proximity for me to this day. I've also toured several of the others up-and-down the coast of the state. As an aside, my actress Auntie Gloria (who's interred @ the SFM Catholic Cemetery) appeared as a guest star in an episode of Disney's "Zorro" TV series. And Johnston McCulley, who created the character of Zorro, is @ rest in the Great Mausoleum of Forest Lawn Memorial-Park in Glendale.
I have never been to California. I enjoyed this visit immensely. In particular I love how you put together your videos. This was SO well done! Thank you for taking to me to this place I migh5 never have seen otherwise.
This was extraordinarily interesting, Jeff. I've been all around there, but never actually visited that site...thanks for doing this episode. ... As others mentioned, it was "kismet" that the bells tolled your opening...and closing. Perfect timing.
I have lived in numerous states including CA. I love history, and I have been a subscriber for years. You have inspired my husband and I to make videos of our travels and share history of Kansas. I have learned so much history from you! Thank you for sharing your historical knowledge!
I lived near that mission 2008 -2019. I just loved it so much seeing you seeing it and sharing. Thank you. One of by favorite things to do is visit the missions even though I’m not a catholic. Lol. One of my favorite mission is Carmel by the sea in Carmel Ca. It’s cool there and very beautiful. Another favorite is way out in Hunter Ligget military base called San Antonio. Missions are fun to see. The colors of that white against a blue sky, the brightness of the beautiful art works. Everything about it intrigues a person.
There is also a large stairway leading to the 'laundry' area, I consider beautiful, where you can see the water way built to contain water for the laundry and a few other original items amid a more free range cactus garden and dirt path. On the other side of Mission Blvd is the Indian cemetery. I have walked through this mission a number of times with each grandchild and had no idea of the museum. The Coffee Grounds Coffee shop serves very little other than coffee but gives a view of the Mission Garden to sit and enjoy the view. I've sat and enjoyed conversation with artist that spent the day painting the garden, all painting the same garden and archways and all with a different artists view and talent from Palomar College. I also did not know it was used for filming Zorro (Walt Disney Productions 1957-1961), Have Gun will Travel or A Time of Destiny (Sony 1988)
I remember making a mission out of sugar cubes back in grade school. The wife and I got married in Carmel and visited the mission there. Great memories.
Very interesting, that's a nice cemetery. I've been to the mission in Sonoma a few times. Lots of history at that one, it's next to a historic hotel, and a church. Been to couple others as well. My kids never did the missions project but my nieces and nephews did. I think it was a public school assignment. My daughter went to a private school and I homeschooled my son this past year during third grade. Have a great week!
Love the chimes! So interesting. I was absolutely mesmerized with this video. So much history and well-preserved artifacts. I want to plant a pepper tree! And, of course, I LOVE ZORRO! Never missed an episode......thank ya'll so much!
Really great education on that mission. Most of us could never imagine what happened in those days. Thànks Just Jeff and Sarah. The largest logging companies along the California Oregon border were probably owned by my great grandfather's before 1915. Rufus and William S. Moore are who you may research
I chose that mission to make a clay sculpture for a school project. Don't know why I chose that one, or maybe it was chose for me? So long ago. My favorite is the Carmel one. I've always been fascinated by these Missions. Thank You for making this!
Thanks Mr. Jeff for doing an episode on the Missions. Maybe some day you can do an episode on the Mother of Missions in Loreto B.C.S. founded in 1697. They think the oldest olive tree in north America is planted there 1699. As someone educated in Mexico and the U.S.A. In the U.S. we learned the El Camino Real was the royal highway in Mexico it was known as the highway of forts. History is always interesting guess it depends on who writes it. Keep up the good work! 👍
Another interesting episode. I've always wanted to take a trip visiting each of the missions. Good bad or indifferent they are part of California history.
I love the California Missions, thank for posting this, I hope you do more. One thing I do have to "correct" you on though...... it ain't the 4th grader building those missions, it's mom the night before it's due sitting at the table with popsicle sticks and sugar cubes because her darling son forgot to tell her until the last minute..... with kid number 2, we bought a kit 🙂
went through the Mission in Santa Barbara a couple years ago. The layout is the same! No need to change architecture when this one works! For me, the cemetary was the most impressive since many of the founders and ancestors of my wife are buried there. Never made it this far south though.
The restoration and maintenance of that mission is impressive.
I live in Oceanside, and highly recommend the coffee shop.
When we moved to Oceanside, we toured this mission. You have inspired me to go back and spend more time appreciating this beautiful place.
Please do! I could have seen so much more!
My son moved to Bakersfield and lived there for a few years before moving back to Ohio. He met his now wife there. She was from Ventura and they were married at the mission there. I learned a lot about the missions from that experience. Thanks for the visit to this one.
Also, there is a very interesting TH-cam video of Jonathan Harris talking about Guy Williams and their working together on Lost in Space.
My 4th grade class in Camarillo,Ca.took a field trip to the San Buenaventura Mission(late 60's). Seems like only yesterday.
I grew up 3 miles west of this mission and never knew all that much about it. Thanks Jeff, for doing this episode.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for letting us know!
I'm glad it was restored. Even though I don't agree with how they treated the Natives, the Missions are an important part of California history. I would like to see more of these. I live in Petaluma so I have seen the Sonoma Mission from the outside. My husband and I were going to check it out but he didn't feel well that day. Thank you. By the way, I loved Zorro. Sargeant Garcia was a hoot. ☮️💖🎶
Thank you, Marcey!
I remember going to this mission as a kid during the 90’s. My family’s road trips consisted of stops at missions so I have great memories of them.
Jeff would you fulfill my request by visiting the grave of John philip sousa please and you are a sweet special kind caring guy on youtube 🌴🌴
I remember our 4th grade field trip to San Juan Batista in 1965 I was so impressed by it and have great memories of it. I’m glad to see that some of the Bells are still up the crazies back home in Santa Cruz are removing them supposedly they want to remove history it’s shameful. We learn from our history be it painful or good. Good work Jeff and Sara
Another great video Jeff, thank you so much. Loved you inserting Guy Williams as Zorro. Used to watch him in that and later in Lost in Space, as a kid.
Great 👍 mission...thanks Jeff and Sarah 😊
I've been to about 7 of the missions including this one. Didn't know about Zorro being filmed there. The furthest north I went to see a mission was at San Luis Obispo. I am a Catholic but agree that what the priests subjected the indignenous natives to for suposed conversation is a stain on the Cathlic Church. RIP to all the natives at all the missions buried wthout even a name. The missions are beautiful in themselves and should be appreciated.
I found out about the Zorro the second time I went there as an adult
Many natives died of small pox and other diseases brought over by the Spanish in a relatively short period of time. Their version of the bubonic plague...and many of those people were mass buried too without names.
I used to live just 3 minutes from this mission. Have spent many evenings walking the mission property. It is quite stunning at sunset, set to a backdrop of red and orange hue. Overall, Mission San Luis Rey is a beautifully restored example with a lot to see inside and out. I had no idea that the 1950s "Zorro" TV show was filmed there! Thank you for sharing!
Very cool, Erik! That is such a beautiful place in California! You are blessed for being able to live there!
So did I in the 1980s when we were stationed at Camp Pendleton. I have been to one funeral there. Mission is very beautiful
I was baptized, had first holy communion and attended school at Mission San Gabriel in the 1960s. I love St. Junipero Serra, and he’s been canonized because he’s worked miracles (recent ones). Yes, he’s controversial now, but it’s hard to know what really happened. Pretty amazing accomplishment in any case. Thanks for the video Jeff.
Okay Now you're in my Neck of the Woods❤ can't wait to see this. I Homeschooled 5 kids for over 20 years. We did 13 of the 21 Missions. I am a Visual Learner. Love Hands on. We Followed the Oregon Trail, we Followed the Lewis & Clark During the Bicentennial. We went Back east & took 28 days & did Civil War. What a Blessing those Trips were for Our Family. My Kids Always Named Our Trips. The First One was the Cowboy & Indian Trip. Our Destination was going to be Mt. Rushmore , but extended it to the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, cliff Dwelling Indiana, Cody Wyoming, Deadwood South Dakota, 4 Corners, The Trapper Jim Bridger in Utah, Copper Mine in Utah, so many Wonderful Places. During 4th grade History we Went to where the first Gold nugget was found State Park. The Mormon History there. Cemetery. We panned for Gold. Went to Sacramento Museum & saw Patty Reed's doll. The Reeds were part of the Donner Party. Went up the pass where that all happened. Ive only scratched the surface of some of our field trips. My kids are all grown & moved on. I live alone but telling these stories helpe to keep my History Alive. I don't know if you ever read them?? Maybe someone does??
I live around 1.5 miles from the Mission. Was raised most of my life in Oceanside. My Mother and Brother whom passed away in 2015 and 2016 are laid to rest in the cemetery. It’s a beautiful place.
Beautiful. I enjoy my road trip every Sunday. Thanx Jeff and Sarah. 👋
Glad you enjoyed it, Red! Thanks!
Thanks again for a most informative and professionally done video. I appreciate the non-revisionist and objective historical views of your productions. My wife & I have our burial plot and headstone paid for and installed at San Luis Rey.
Much appreciated! Thanks, Michael!
Sigh. Thank-you so much. Having seen all the ruins in the Southwest, I hoped to tour all the missions after my divorce & return to California. I live adjacent to La Purisima, so I was already familiar with the 3 closest to me. But, I've not had as much success with my quest. I've only added Carmel, San Clemente, & San Diego to check off my list. Your stop today is likely the closest I'll come to San Luis Rey. ---Zorro was a heart throb to this 2nd grader. My first remembered joke of the day (I grew up in North Dakota where this made sense), was of a farmer who asked his son if he'd like to ride in to town with him to get supplies. Not often given that treat, he jumped at the chance. Once in town, he was allowed to wander while his Dad got the supplies. At one point, the lad spotted a nun at a street corner & he kindly offered to escort her across the street. She turned & thanked him, stating "there aren't many nice young men like you anymore" & he proudly declared "That's OK lady, any friend of Zorro's is a friend of mine."!
Zorro stories just take you to some very fascinating times in human history he is simply the 🐐 of folklore
Between 1987 and 1997 while on vacation from work I was able to get to visit all 21 missions, My favorites are San Diego, Capistrano and La Purisima. I appreciate the work you do in making your videos.
You have certainly visited more missions than I have! What an accomplishment! Thank you so much for the good words about our channel! We strive to keep things interesting!
Zorro(Guy Williams) was one of my favorite t.v. shows way back when.
Went to mass at Mission San Luis Rey on several occasions. St. Mary's downtown was my church home. I do remember watching old Zorro reruns on the Disney channel back in the late 90s and was blown away when the mission showed up in a couple of episodes!
I haven't been able to finish the video at this point, so, I don't know if you did see what I'm about to mention. 😊
There is another large cemetery around back of the mission. I think there may be a door you can walk through to it but you can definitely drive around (if gates are open).
Also, as you're exiting the property, on the right hand side, is another even older cemetery. Maybe called a pioneer cemetery?(I could be confusing it with Julian).
It has an entry but no real great markings. Old fence. All dirt. It looks like nothing at first glance.
Thank you for your video! I love the missions, don't know which I haven't been to.
It's fourth grade that they used to study them. I don't know if they still do, my 4th grade grandson did not. 😢 😢😢😢
Another great video, I enjoyed it very much. Hopefully you will film more videos of the missions. I am looking forward to them. I have had the pleasure of visiting all 21 missions. For me, the most interesting is San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo in Carmel. This is where Father Junipero Serra is laid to rest. Also, his office and living quarters are preserved. Thank you for blessing my Sunday.
Hi Jeff, we used your video as assignment for our 9 year old grandson who will be entering 4th grade. You are correct, 4th graders learn about the 22 CA Missions. We have taken to 6 so far. Compliments to you and your wife for the excellent research on History Hunters wherever you go. We have donated and it’s worth the donation.
That is awesome! Wow! Always appreciate the donation, too! We heard from a waitress at one of our favorite places that her junior college instructor used our video on Ellie Nessler in their criminal justice class! We were floored. We are happy to know you have used our video to help teach your grandson! Thank you, Stephen!
Such a beautiful Mission ! Thanks for another great history lesson !!
Glad you enjoyed it!!!
This is one of most favorite Missions in California. Our family had many friends who lived near here and eventually, my parents retired in this area. I remember attending Mass with my family and friends and having picnics on the grounds.
Last time I visited this mission, there used to be a lot more trees and shrubs. Guess the drought affected them. North County of San Diego was a fun place to go to when I was growing up.
I also spent a lot of time around Santa Barbara Mission and especially Mission Santa Inez up near Solvang, CA.
Love the Court yard , peaceful and quiet thanks for sharing
It sure is!
My high school career was spent in southern California and I graduated from Apple Valley Senior High in '75, but didn't have to do a report on California missions. My other high school was in Vista. Ninth Grade was in San Diego.
Interesting look at the old missions.
Thanks Jim! How are you?
Thank you for your journey through history here in California and beyond
Our pleasure! We will have some new videos shot out of California very soon!
My grandmother is buried there.
Another great video. Right in our neck of the woods. Although I haven't been to the mission in ages, I attended a service there with a friend back in the 70's. I'm glad to see it looking so beautiful and cared for.
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Mission is beautiful. Great scenery
Great video as always thank's Jeff.
What a beautiful mission !! I loved the bells.
What a beautiful place. Thank you for the tour! Always enjoy watching your videos
So nice of you! Thank you!!!
Hi Jeff, I grew up in California, in Tustin. At Guin Foss Elementary school, Mrs. Payne's class, we studied California history, the missions, and took a field trip to San Juan Capistrano mission where I vowed to become a nun - lol never happened.
You’re probably having more fun as a result. Lol
Seen both movies you spoke of and would never have known where it was filmed there. What a lovely place, glad it has stood through time Thankyou Jeff for sharing it
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!
The movie Zorro with Errol Flynn is my favorite version. I actually went ahead and bought it a couple of weeks ago. The mission is lovely.
Thanks again
Thank you too!
Awesome ❤I visited that place with my family
Wow nice
I visited this mission in 2016, thank you for a very informative video.
Another interesting Sunday History Hunters lesson, thanks for all your research and the tour Jeff & Sarah!
Our pleasure! Thanks, Jerry!
You can take the kid out of California but never the California outta the kid! Moved to Utah in '88 but Ill ALWAYS &FOREVER be FROM California! Lol! Orange County born 'n raised and yes, I remember the sugar cube missions of school in the '60's and all the California history no one else taught in other states, apparently. I remember Zorro too. Didn't know some of it was filmed there, but it makes sense. Wonder how the sound guy worked around that clock chime? Hmm...? Lol! "Our" mission was Capistrano. I guess what's interesting to me is how close to everyday modern life these historic places are. I know a few of the old missions are out in the country even now. But the humming and noise of cars isn't far off. I miss my old home, Jeff and after many years of trucking don't know if I can revisit such places. Thank you for your videos and the arm chair tours you give me & others of my home state (mostly). God bless & be safe!
Hi Jeff !
Our Grandfather, Captain Bill Rust, USMC. would take us here through the 60's and 70's as kids and San Juan Capistrano...the history is overwhelming.
Thank you and Sarah for the time and effort you put into making these productions.
P.S....
We are the family, with the daughter resting near Karen Black at Eternal Hills.
We appreciate all you do...so much.
Happy Sunday.
May, God Bless.
Cheers from NORTH of Detroit 🇺🇲
Enjoyed again, Jeff, Sarah, history gone by
We really enjoyed this. Gorgeous place. Thank you! ~Adam and Mary in a 250 yr. old house in NH
Awesome! Thank you! You sure do live in the oldest home I have heard of in TH-cam audience!
Thank you for the upload. People who villianize people from a different time are ridiculous. It’s not right what they did, but it was what everyone was doing. You can’t put today’s standards on people from yesterday
🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄. “it’s what everyone was doing”
Jeff , once again the homework you have done is outstanding . Thank you to yourself and your lady friend , who I have a serious crush on, for all of your hard work . Stay healthy and safe.
I love your videos and the music you put into them!
Wonderful history video report on the Oceanside Mission. Thank you very much, Jeff. I really enjoyed it.
Many thanks!
San Fernando Mission was the go-to in my youth as a visit was a natural part of the grade school field trip curriculum. That location still is the closest proximity for me to this day. I've also toured several of the others up-and-down the coast of the state. As an aside, my actress Auntie Gloria (who's interred @ the SFM Catholic Cemetery) appeared as a guest star in an episode of Disney's "Zorro" TV series. And Johnston McCulley, who created the character of Zorro, is @ rest in the Great Mausoleum of Forest Lawn Memorial-Park in Glendale.
Great video. Someday, Lord willing, I would like to visit all the missions.
I love the history of the missions of Calif .. thanks for making this video .. look forward to seeing more of them
Glad you like them! Thanks for being a part of our audience!
Jeff, great video on that mission I really enjoyed seeing the grounds and inside the church. Thank you again for sharing and have a great day.
Thank you, Joel! Much appreciated!
I have never been to California. I enjoyed this visit immensely. In particular I love how you put together your videos. This was SO well done! Thank you for taking to me to this place I migh5 never have seen otherwise.
Thank you so much, Janice!
This was extraordinarily interesting, Jeff. I've been all around there, but never actually visited that site...thanks for doing this episode.
... As others mentioned, it was "kismet" that the bells tolled your opening...and closing. Perfect timing.
Used to watch Zoro as a child. 74 now. Great history, Jeff!
Thank you very much! The golden age of television, huh?
My gosh what an amazing place.
Wonderful video
Thanks for the visit
What a beautiful and interesting place!
Yes indeed! We love that area!
I have lived in numerous states including CA. I love history, and I have been a subscriber for years. You have inspired my husband and I to make videos of our travels and share history of Kansas. I have learned so much history from you! Thank you for sharing your historical knowledge!
Wow, thanks for that compliment! So interesting that we inspired you to do your own videos! I will have to see what you have produced.
@@jbenziggy please, do! I am learning a lot as I am creating them. Right now, we are enjoy sharing what we see.
Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing another great video and history on Zorro. Have a great day!
Thanks, you too!
RIP pretty simple for the priests. It’s great that the original building foundations are there. Enjoyed rhis
Very interesting. Even weapons on display at the mission.
I lived near that mission 2008 -2019. I just loved it so much seeing you seeing it and sharing. Thank you. One of by favorite things to do is visit the missions even though I’m not a catholic. Lol. One of my favorite mission is Carmel by the sea in Carmel Ca. It’s cool there and very beautiful. Another favorite is way out in Hunter Ligget military base called San Antonio. Missions are fun to see. The colors of that white against a blue sky, the brightness of the beautiful art works. Everything about it intrigues a person.
There is also a large stairway leading to the 'laundry' area, I consider beautiful, where you can see the water way built to contain water for the laundry and a few other original items amid a more free range cactus garden and dirt path. On the other side of Mission Blvd is the Indian cemetery. I have walked through this mission a number of times with each grandchild and had no idea of the museum. The Coffee Grounds Coffee shop serves very little other than coffee but gives a view of the Mission Garden to sit and enjoy the view. I've sat and enjoyed conversation with artist that spent the day painting the garden, all painting the same garden and archways and all with a different artists view and talent from Palomar College.
I also did not know it was used for filming Zorro (Walt Disney Productions 1957-1961), Have Gun will Travel or A Time of Destiny (Sony 1988)
I remember making a mission out of sugar cubes back in grade school. The wife and I got married in Carmel and visited the mission there. Great memories.
Very interesting, that's a nice cemetery.
I've been to the mission in Sonoma a few times. Lots of history at that one, it's next to a historic hotel, and a church.
Been to couple others as well.
My kids never did the missions project but my nieces and nephews did. I think it was a public school assignment. My daughter went to a private school and I homeschooled my son this past year during third grade.
Have a great week!
Thank you for the nice comments, Jenny! Happy to know you liked this mission visit!
Love the chimes! So interesting. I was absolutely mesmerized with this video. So much history and well-preserved artifacts. I want to plant a pepper tree! And, of course, I LOVE ZORRO! Never missed an episode......thank ya'll so much!
Missions! Very cool! Looking forward to many more (if possible).
Hello J&S. Very interesting subject, you hard work is always appreciated. Thanks 🙏 Cheers!
Much appreciated, as always, Moshe!
Wow! That is beautiful! So peaceful.
It really is! Glad you came along, Nichole!
Really great education on that mission. Most of us could never imagine what happened in those days. Thànks Just Jeff and Sarah. The largest logging companies along the California Oregon border were probably owned by my great grandfather's before 1915. Rufus and William S. Moore are who you may research
Another GR8 and informative HH vid! Thnx Jeff!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Thank You Jeff for another great video. I have been to a couple of the missions when I was a kid.
Very cool!
Jeff thanks so much for this video. It was very educational.
Glad you enjoyed it, Karen! This is why we do these videos!
Thanks Jeff!
Another awesome video, thank you☕️
Our pleasure! I appreciate the kind review!
I chose that mission to make a clay sculpture for a school project. Don't know why I chose that one, or maybe it was chose for me? So long ago. My favorite is the Carmel one. I've always been fascinated by these Missions. Thank You for making this!
Beautiful Mission!
It really is!
What a gem!
Very informative, enjoyed it immensely!
Thank you for watching!!
So beautiful
Great tour thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Jeff for showing us this Mission, so much history there.
My Wife's Mom got married at the Mission in Sonoma Ca.
Thanks Mr. Jeff for doing an episode on the Missions. Maybe some day you can do an episode on the Mother of Missions in Loreto B.C.S. founded in 1697. They think the oldest olive tree in north America is planted there 1699. As someone educated in Mexico and the U.S.A. In the U.S. we learned the El Camino Real was the royal highway in Mexico it was known as the highway of forts. History is always interesting guess it depends on who writes it. Keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks again for telling California’s history
Our pleasure!
This is close by my house. I did not know this. Thanks!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
Love your travels and for taking us along……Thank you
Thanks for watching! It’s fun to know so many people are interested in the videos we produce!
Another interesting episode. I've always wanted to take a trip visiting each of the missions. Good bad or indifferent they are part of California history.
Hi Jeff, not being from the US I found this history lesson fantastic.
Awesome, thank you!
I love the California Missions, thank for posting this, I hope you do more. One thing I do have to "correct" you on though...... it ain't the 4th grader building those missions, it's mom the night before it's due sitting at the table with popsicle sticks and sugar cubes because her darling son forgot to tell her until the last minute..... with kid number 2, we bought a kit 🙂
went through the Mission in Santa Barbara a couple years ago. The layout is the same! No need to change architecture when this one works! For me, the cemetary was the most impressive since many of the founders and ancestors of my wife are buried there. Never made it this far south though.
Oh, that was very interesting 🤔 you have peeked my interest.
I would now like to know even more about these missions. Thank you Jeff. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Glad you enjoyed, Jodie!
Hi Jeff, thank you for the nice video and story!
You are very welcome! Thank you!
Thank you for doing the missio
So beautiful! ❤