056: Secrets of Mission San Luis Rey Part 2 with Art Historian Helena Hazleton

In Part 2 of my interview with Helena Hazleton, Museum Director at Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, we discuss its later history and some features that make it stand out among missions.Main topics of Part 2: The mission's unique architecture, including its distinctive dome and lavanderíaRare Spanish colonial artworks, some with surprising originsJean Baptiste Charbonneau, son of Sacagawea, and his role at the missionHow Mexican and Irish Franciscans worked to restore the mission Connections to Aztec and Maya art and the mission's adaptation to frontier lifeThe historic mission cemeteryAfter listening to this episode, I'm sure you will want to visit the King of the Missions.For more information:Mission San Luis Rey de FranciaSend a Comment.Support the showGive a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookContact:[email protected]