Mission Carmel

By Betsy Malloy, About.com Guide

Father Junipero Serra, often called the Father of the California Missions lived in this small room and died here in 1784. According to a sign posted by the door, it has been reconstructed from original materials gathered from around the old mission. The bed is recreated from a description written by Francisco Palou: "His bed consisted of some roughhewn board, covered by a blanket serving more as a covering than an aid for est for he never used even a sheepskin cover, as was customary."