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National Historic Landmark. Significant as the site of the 1824 Chumash revolt, the most extensive and successful Indian revolt in California history. Santa Ines was the nineteenth mission-founded September 17, 1804 by Fr. Esteban Tápis. The church and convento wing are original structures dating from 1804-1817. Major restoration efforts in 1947-1954 resulted in a rebuilt bell tower, partial restoration of the convento, and structural stabilization of the church. Mission Santa Ines houses a large collection of artifacts, including a rare Indian-made oil painting and the original water system.
Immediate and Long-Term Funding Needs:
- Restoration of Chumash Indian village and interpretive
center
- Repair and restoration of mission artwork and interior
paintings
- Upgrade mission museum with climate control, security
system to protect mission artwork and artifacts
- Construction of Chumash memorial
Directions to
the Mission
North or southbound:
From US_101, exit CA-246 east (approximately
14 miles east). (Santa Barbara County) |
