Founded on June 11, 1797, the establishment of Mission San Jose is arguably the most significant event in the history of the East Bay. Learn more about our history here.

During the landmark 225th Anniversary year, volunteers paid special tribute to the people whose lives have shaped our rich heritage: the indigenous inhabitants of the land…the Ohlone, Spanish missionaries who brought the Catholic faith, people from Mexico who transformed mission lands into ranchos, immigrants from all over the world, and Americans leading the way to California statehood.

Mission San Jose is a testimony to both the diverse people who came before us and to those of us fortunate enough to live here today.

Many special events took place during the Year-Long celebrations intended to bring an rebirth of appreciation of this California Historical Landmark in our own backyard…Fremont, California.