Happy Birthday Junipero Serra
Junipero Serra was born Miguel José Serra on November 24, 1713, in the town of Petra on the island of Mallorca, Spain, 302 years ago.
You can read more about Junipero Serra’s life here.
Damian Bacich
Damian Bacich, Ph.D., is a professor, translator, and historical researcher specializing in early California and the Spanish borderlands. His work focuses on exploration, missions, and primary-source history of the American West. Learn more about Damian here.
