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Castro Adobe Open House

November 16

Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State HistoricPark
Castro AdobeOpen House: Indigenous Peoples on the Rancho

Saturday, November 16th from10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Novemberis Native American Heritage Month. Join us at the Castro Adobe to learn aboutthe contributions of the Indigenous people as skilled laborers for the Castroson Rancho San Andres. Some of the first cowboys in California were Indigenousand were known as vaqueros! Learn about other roles Indigenous peoplehad as farmers, construction workers, blacksmiths, and cooks, and how theyplayed a vital role in the economy of the ranchos. California State Parksacknowledges the Awaswas-speaking Aptos people, a band of the Ohlone tribes whostewarded the land long before it was called Rancho San Andres.  Listen to live music andenjoy our recently installed interpretive displays.  Reservations for a free 90-minute docent ledtour are recommended at: www.santacruzstateparks.as.me/CastroAdobeOpenHouse

Eventmade possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
For more information call (831) 226-9669   

Details

Date:
November 16

Venue

184 Old Adobe Rd
Watsonville, CA United States