El Pueblo Historical Monument

El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is near the site of the early Los Angeles pueblo (town) where forty-four settlers of Native American, African and European heritage arrived after a journey of more than 1,000 miles across the desert from present-day northern Mexico. They established a farming community in September 1781. The 44-acre El Pueblo area in downtown L.A. is now a living museum that continues to fulfill its unique role as the historic and symbolic heart of the city, reflecting the diverse cultures – Native American, African American, Spanish, Anglo, Mexican, Chinese, Italian and French – that all contributed to the early history of Los Angeles. Visit the museums and other sites to immerse yourself in a long-past, yet still fascinating, world.