Mission’s Featured Artifact Display Features Native American Basket Making
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., October 3, 2008 – Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to present a new Featured Artifact Display featuring Native American basket making. The exhibition presents information on basket making methods, materials and tools. Several baskets from the Mission collection are part of the exhibition, including ones that illustrate two weaving techniques, coil weaving and twining. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view a basketry materials information binder that has information on types of materials used in the region to make baskets.
The Mission museum staff designed the exhibition. The exhibition will continue through the end of the year; viewing it is included in the price of admission. Admission is free to members of the Mission Preservation Society; visit www.missionsjc.com or call (949) 234-1300 for information. Memberships start for as little as $30 per year.
New Audio Tour for Children – Mission San Juan Capistrano has debuted an exciting new, fun-filled student audio tour, Saved by the Mission Bell: A Child’s Journey through California History. Join 4th graders Megan and Tommy as they try to help Mission bellringer Acu return to his time in 1915. For more information and to download a discount adult coupon, go to www.missionsjc.com.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. The Mission operations are funded by gate admissions – preservation work is funded by grants and fundraising efforts. To reach the Mission, take I-5 to the Ortega Highway exit to San Juan Capistrano. Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors (60+), $5 children ages 4-11, and under 3 free. Price includes self-guided, digital audio tour. Information: (949) 234-1300. Mission address: 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. Website: www.missionsjc.com.
