San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park: Virtual Battle Day Event 2020

At the break of day on December 6,1846, a gunshot rang out across the San Pasqual Valley, marking the beginning of one of the most well-known battles in California during the Mexican-American War.
The Battle of San Pasqual is recorded as the bloodiest battle in California history, and it is also regarded as the most controversial as to the outcome. Many historians argue in favor of the Mexican side, as they had far less casualties than that of the American side. Regardless of who was victorious, the outcome remains that as a result of the Battle of San Pasqual, Southern California fell under American control.
The Battle of San Pasqual is commemorated with a Battle Day Event each December at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. The event typically entails living history stations for visitors to gain a greater understanding of what life was like for the people of the time, re-enactments of the battle with Californios and Dragoons both represented, and the viewing of a firing cannon. Battle Day serves as a reminder of the events that unfolded in order for California to become a part of the union.
Though we’re disappointed we can’t commemorate this event together, we hope you enjoy this year’s Virtual Battle Day at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park.