The Chumash Uprising Part 1: Interview with Dr. John R. Johnson

In Part 1 of this fascinating interview, Dr. John Johnson, former Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, provides an in-depth look at the Chumash Uprising of 1824 - the most important indigenous uprising in California history.

Dr. Johnson, an expert on California's Native peoples, especially the Chumash Indians, shares his extensive research on this pivotal uprising that occurred exactly 200 years ago. He discusses:

• The historical context and conditions leading to the uprising
• The sequence of events at Missions Santa Ynez, La Purisima, and Santa Barbara
• Various perspectives on the causes, including those of missionaries, government officials, and the Chumash people themselves
• The aftermath and casualties of the uprising
• The cultural, economic, and political factors involved

Drawing from diverse sources, including archival records, oral histories and mission registers, Dr. Johnson offers a comprehensive and nuanced view of this important chapter in California's Native American history.

Learn more:

The Chumash: Native Americans of the California Coast