San Buenaventura

Mekenna S.

Who founded the mission?

• Father Junipero Serra

When was it founded?

• March 31,1782

Where was it located?

• East of us. On highway 101 in the city of Ventura.

This one was the ninth mission.

What do I think about the mission?

• I think it is interesting because in 1836 most of the mission were sold to private settlers.

List any special or unique qualities that this mission has.

• The Indians planted wheat and corn. They also planted vineyards, cattle and sheep.

Was the mission ever damaged? Was it fixed?

• The earthquakes in 1812 and 1890 severely damaged the church. The church was restored in 1957 and it was just like it was last time.

Who lived at the mission? What Indians tribe lived at this mission?

• The Indians lived in the mission. And the type of tribe was the Chumash tribe.

What was the daily life like on the mission?

• There were 1328 Indians living at the campground. And they learned trades and the women leaned how to make baskets, and cook, clean.

Did the Native Americans like their lives at the mission?

• The Chumash Indians were happy to live at the mission. In 1816 the mission had 1320 Indians.