Pio Pico Foundation

07/06/2021

Attention parents with children ages 5-12! The Junior Rancher Program starts this Saturday at 10 AM at Pio Pico State Historic Park in Whittier. Join us for 4 fun-filled Saturdays of history, arts and crafts, and fun! This year, children can join us in person or via Zoom! Don't miss out on this unique FREE Summer program.

See attached flyer for details on the activities for each week. Pre-registration is required. Sign-up today using this form: https://forms.gle/DVWjCT5tZzk37Bo67

09/12/2020

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day (September 11th) in 1894, Don Pio de Jesus Pico passed away in Los Angeles at the home of his daughter. He was 93 years old.

07/12/2020

We are saddened by the news of a fire that has destroyed the church located at the birthplace of Pio Pico.

A fire broke out at the San Gabriel Mission early Saturday and burned the roof and much of the church’s interior, officials said. Authorities have not determined what caused the blaze at the

05/05/2020

Wishing Don Pio de Jesus Pico IV a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Born on May 5, 1801, he was the last governor of California under the flag of Mexico.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic and park closure, we invite you to share your favorite memory of Pio Pico State Historic Park in honor of Don Pio Pico!

03/16/2020

Park Closure through May 15, 2020

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat in California, Pio Pico State Historic Park will be closed to the public effective immediately and through May 15, 2020. While there is no reported threat at the park, this closure is being implemented to protect the public and prevent the spread of the virus in the community. California State Parks is carefully monitoring the situation and will provide an update to the public at a later date. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your support of Pio Pico State Historic Park and all of California's amazing state parks.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information from the CDC on how to protect yourself and others:
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact with others
- Stay home if you are sick
- Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze
- Wear a face mask when you are sick
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched

More information is available on the CDC Website
English: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
Espanol: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention-sp.html

05/07/2019

We are proud to be joining all of these park supporters and advocates from across the state in Sacramento today to educate our state legislators on how they can support access, protection & funding for all of our state parks, including our beloved Pio Pico State Historic Park!

02/05/2016

In case you missed it! Join us tomorrow for Plein Air Painting Day at Pio Pico State Historic Park.

10/30/2015

Don't forget! Tomorrow is Plein Air Painting and Dia de los Mu***os Arts and Crafts Day at Pio Pico State Historic Park!

10/24/2015

Want to learn more about Pio Pico? KPCC 89.3 Public Radio just released a very interesting piece on our beloved Don Pio Pico. http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/2015/10/22/44908/pio-de-jesus-pico-a-life-as-big-as-the-twice-gover/

06/11/2015

Don't Forget: Fiesta de Pio Pico - Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 1 PM - 5 PM http://conta.cc/1FKtuo2

 For more information on this event and all of our efforts to keep Pio Pico State Historic Park open, please go to our website: www.piopico.org.