Summer Lectures: Presented by Erik Plunkett

Join us all summer long at Mission San Juan Capistrano for a special lecture series in celebration of the Mission’s 250th anniversary. All lectures are from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and free for Mission members or with paid admission. Please RSVP to Marissa Medina at mmedina@missionsjc.com prior to the lecture, as space is limited.   June 25, 2026 What is the Mission Today? Presented by Mechelle Lawrence Adams, Executive Director, Mission SJC July 2, 2026 ~ POSTPONED. TBD. The Lincoln Document Presented by Alexander Kusztyk, Ph.D., Archives Assistant, Mission SJC July 9, 2026 Project Spotlight Presented by Sam U’Ren, Preservation and Facilities Manager, Mission SJC July 16, 2026 The Mission’s Museum and Archival Collection Presented by Jennifer Ring, Museum Registrar, Mission SJC July 23, 2026 History of Winemaking at the Mission Presented by Chris Lobo, Proprietor, Native Hands Wine; Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation July 30, 2026 Presented by Erik Plunkett, Orange County Historian