SJC 250
The Adobes of San Juan Capistrano: People Who Lived in Them
Members of the San Juan Capistrano Docent Society
Date and Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1:30PM-3:00PM
Our SIXTH SPEAKER SERIES with the SJC DOCENT SOCIETY was AMAZING!
Below are photos created by Photographer Rick Valasek.
(SJC 250 did not have permission to film this speaker)
Topic
Step back in time with the San Juan Capistrano Docent Society as they bring to life the stories of the city’s historic adobes. Built beginning in 1794 and spanning multiple eras, these remarkable structures are more than just walls of earth and timber—they are homes that carry the memories of the people who lived within them. Each adobe bears the name of its past inhabitants, connecting us to the diverse individuals and families who shaped San Juan Capistrano’s history.
San Juan Capistrano has more preserved adobes than any other city or town in California. This lecture will explore what makes these buildings unique, why they endure, and how they continue to tell the story of a community across centuries.
Program Schedule
1:30PM – Arrival and light refreshments
Heritage Bites: Culinary Echoes of SJC Farms
Prepared by Farm Dinner Los Angeles
2:00PM–3:00PM – Presentation with Q&A
