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Juan B. Alvarado |
Juan Bautista Valentin Alvarado y Vallejo was born in Monterey,
Alta California on February 14, 1809. He was appointed Governor of California at the age of 27. Governor Alvarado
was a political foe of Pio Pico of Southern California.
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Santa Barbara's Founders Day |
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Spanish Consul, The Governor, The Lady, State Park Rep |
The Spanish Consul and CA State Park rep visited the Santa Barbara Presidio to celebrate the 229th Anniversary
of the founding of the city by the Spanish explorers. The consul was met with much fanfare as was Mexican Governor
Juan B. Alvarado (Lou Lopez) and his lovely lady of Monterey, Senorita Julianna Francisca Ramona y Castillo (Maria
Hurtado).
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Pio Pico Living History Day |
At various events visitors have a chance to participate in becoming Californios. The youths are dressed up
to represent the era, and given duties to perform. The youths learn the history of California from a different
viewpoint, not just from reading a book.
Other Californio Events:
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Rancho Days Fiesta, Heritage Hill Historical Park Lake Forest, Orange County, CA Date - To Be Arranged Click
the link for updated information:
Battle at Dominguez Ranch, Rancho Dominguez Adobe
Rancho Dominguez, Los Angeles County October 7, 2012 - event usually held early in October
For further information, click the following link:
Latino History Parade, La Pintoresca Park Festival
Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA in October
Click the link for more information:
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