- Learn more about the Franciscan Friars, who have lived continuously at Mission Santa Barbara since they founded the National Landmark in 1786.
- One of the most striking aspects of Santa Barbara Mission is its distinctive architecture, characterized by its Spanish Colonial style.
- When Santa Barbara's Presidio was founded in 1782, in expectation of founding a Mission here, the Spanish soldiers were of varied ethnic backgrounds.
- Mission Santa Barbara (Spanish: Misión de Santa Bárbara) is a Spanish mission in Santa Barbara, California, United States.
- Known as “Queen of the Missions” for its exceptional beauty, the Santa Barbara Mission was founded by the Spanish Franciscans in 1786.
- ...Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara Mission, is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order near present-day Santa Barbara, California.
- Mission Santa Barbara was founded by Father Serra in 1786 and is located on a rise above the harbor of Santa Barbara.
- Founded on December 4th, 1786 by Father Lasuén and named after Saint Barbara, Mission Santa Bárbara is known as “The Queen of the Missions”.
- Mission Santa Barbara, the tenth mission in the California Mission Chain, was founded on the Feast of Saint Barbara on December 4, 1786, by Father Fermín de...
- Summary: Santa Bárbara, founded on December 4, 1786, is the only mission continuously operated by the Franciscans since its founding.
