Antonio Garra Day
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Date
March 18, 2023
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Time
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110
Antonio Garra Day
Saturday, March 18, 2023
First San Diego Courthouse Museum
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
11:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
This event will feature local Native American bird singers, speeches, demonstrations, and exhibits. Come and experience San Diego’s Native American history!
- Bird Singers
- Speeches
- Demonstrations
- Exhibits
This event is free and open to the public.
Antonio Garra
Antonio Garra was a Native American Patriot who fought for Southern California and Northern Baja tribal rights and sovereignty. He was illegally executed on January 10, 1852, by the citizens of California during a mass anti-Native American hysteria at the beginning of statehood. When Garra was asked to state any last words, he replied, “Gentlemen, I ask your pardon for all my offenses and expect yours in return.”
This event is a celebration of Garra’s life and others who fought to secure the future of the California Indians during the post-California Mission era. Join us for the testimonies given for the celebration of his life.
Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Pala Band of Mission Indians – Eric Ortega
For more information, contact Eric Ortega:
760-522-0615 | eortega@palatribe.com | www.palatribe.com
Abel Silvas
For more information, contact Abel Silvas:
858-761-4369 | abel.juaneno@gmail.com
