Early California Resource Center

Learn about California’s history, from ancient times to the Gold Rush and beyond.

TOPICS

California History

Our best posts about California’s early history.

    Exploration and settlement

    The soldiers and civilians who founded California’s ranchos and pueblos.

      Native Americans

      The people who settled the land thousands of years ago.

        Podcast

        Take a deeper dive into California history.

          California Missions

          Facts, history and people — from 1769 to the present.

            Map of the voyage of Juan Rodgríguez Cabrillo

            Resources

            Tools for studying, appreciating and teaching about the culture and history of early California.

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