Description: History and information about Mission San Miguel and the Lands of Mission San Miguel.
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Mission San Miguel Courtyard, Painting by Anthony Quartuccio
Mission San Miguel is now open to the public. The Earthquake of December 22nd, 2003 caused extensive damage to the old Mission Church, closing much of the Mission to the public for six years. Through the combined efforts and the generous contributions of the Diocese of Monterey, public grants and gifts and grants from private individuals and foundations, Mission San Miguel is once again to the public. This website is dedicated to the history of Mission San Miguel and its environs , and life in Alta Californ
Mission San Miguel Arcangel was founded on July 25, 1797 by Father Fermin Lasuen, Presidente of the California Missions Chain. Named for Saint Michael the Arcangel, it was the 16th mission founded in the 21 mission chain in Alta California.