Monterey Spanish History Rubén G. Mendoza and Mary Ann Carbone

@ Monterey Spanish era history lecture series at Stanton Center Theater Rubén G. Mendoza The Mission Under The Mission: Excavating Carmel’s Forgotten Past Mary Ann Carbone The Regional Indigenous Mission Experience What survives beneath the restored grandeur of Mission San Carlos Borromeo? In this compelling talk, archaeologist Dr. Rubén G. Mendoza examines Carmel Mission’s buried architecture, artifacts, and contested histories. Drawing on excavations conducted from 2003 to 2005, he recounts the search for a legendary subterranean Wine Cellar and explores discoveries that reshaped the mission’s architectural story. Foundations, Roman-mortar floors, ceramics, Indigenous shell beads, roof tiles, food-processing tools, and other remains reveal changing patterns of construction, labor, daily life, and cultural encounter. Dr. Mendoza also traces the impact of the devastating earthquakes of 1800 and 1812, which transformed the church and convento and influenced later rebuilding. Along the way, he considers what archaeology can illuminate about Native California, colonial ambitions, religious practice, preservation, and historical memory – as well as what remains hidden. Join us at the Stanton Center for an unforgettable journey beneath Mission Carmel. Sand City Mayor Carbone (Chumash) will speak about the Indigenous experience at regional missions, and share interesting family stories Flyer Tickets are free for Monterey History & Art members, $10 per session for non-members. Ticket price includes same-day museum entry from 3-4PM. Monterey Spanish History - Rubén G. Mendoza and Mary Ann Carbone If you are an MHAA member and did not receive a discount code, please contact us. First Name * Last Name * Phone Email Address Number of Tickets * Enter Code for Member Discount Member Discount $ Tickets Total $ Additional Guest Name Email Address Additional Guest Name Email Address Additional Guest Name Email Address Please list additional guests and email addresses Add a Tax-deductible Donation to MHAA USD Total charge $ Submit Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live