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| Juan B. Alvarado |
Juan Bautista Valentin Alvarado y Vallejo was born in Monterey,
California on February 14, 1809. At age 27 he was appointed Governor of California. Governor Alvarado was a political
foe of Pio Pico
of Southern California.
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| Governor and Lady |
Mexican Governor Juan B. Alvarado (Lou Lopez)
escorts the lovely lady of Monterey, California,
Senorita
Julianna Francisca Ramona y Castillo
(Carolyn Schoff) during Living History Days at
the Pio Pico State
Historic Park in Whittier, CA.
Come visit the park and walk with the Governor.
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| Pio Pico Living History Day |
Beside visiting the historic home of Pio Pico, the last
Mexican Governor of California, visitors have a chance
to
participate in become 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:
Latino History Parade, La Pintoresca Park Festival
Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA in October
Click the link for more information:
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