Battle of Rio San Gabriel - 1847 (2025)

Step back in time to the Battle of Rio San Gabriel! On January 11, 2025, the Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum & Historic Site will transport you to the US-Mexican War era. Witness the historic clash through musket-firing demos, cannon roars, and brave soldier reenactments. This immersive event isn't just for history buffs—it's a family-friendly day of thrilling activities, tasty treats, and an unforgettable glimpse into the past. Please mark your calendar and join us for a free, action-packed day where history comes alive!

Battle of Rio San Gabriel - 1847 (2024)

Step back in time to the Battle of Rio San Gabriel! On January 6, 2024, the Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum & Historic Site will transport you to the US-Mexican War era. Witness the historic clash through musket-firing demos, cannon roars, and brave soldier reenactments. This immersive event isn't just for history buffs—it's a family-friendly day of thrilling activities, tasty treats, and an unforgettable glimpse into the past. Please mark your calendar and join us for a free, action-packed day where history comes alive!

Join us at the Battle of Dominguez Hills Reenactment: Story of Mexican Victory

Step back in time at the Battle of Dominguez Hills Reenactment, an immersive live portrayal of Mexican victory hosted by the Montebello Historical Society. Join us on October 7th and 8th, 2023, at the historic Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum in Compton, CA. Experience the excitement as uniformed soldiers and military encampments recreate the historical battle, complete with musket fire and cannon roars. This family-friendly event offers interactive activities for kids, delicious food and drinks, rain or shine. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness history come alive. Mark your calendars and spread the word to fellow history enthusiasts! For more information, visit www.dominguezrancho.org or call 310-603-0088.

Rancho Days

Come experience 1800s Rancho life at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum!

March 25th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM!

Annual Mormon Battalion Day in Old Town San Diego 2023

Representing Los Californios, Kathleen Rabago (Montebello Historical Society, Board of Directors) carried the Mexican Flag of the Mexican Republic in the parade!

Past EventCarolina Ibarra-MendozaJanuary 28, 2023Off-site, California History, Mexican-American HistoryComment

175th Anniversary of the “Capitulation at Cahuenga”

175th Anniversary of the “Capitulation at Cahuenga”

The Historic Treaty Signing that ended the Mexican-American War in California.

Sunday, January 15, 2023, 3919 Lankershim Blvd., Studio City, California, 91604

Past EventCarolina Ibarra-MendozaJanuary 15, 2023Off-site, California History, Mexican-American HistoryComment