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Santa Cruz Mission – Hides & Tallow Living History Demonstration

November 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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One event on November 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm

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Come and learn how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 1800’s, and the roles the native people played in the hide & tallow industry. Watch a demonstration of how a branding iron works on leather, and get involved by dipping your own candle to take home.

This is a FREE event, no reservation required. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located on School St. off Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
144 School St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States + Google Map

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