Barona Cultural Center & Museum

In family trees all over the world, families trace who they are and where they came from. Looking into the faces of these Barona Elders and Seniors, we see the past, present and future of our heritage. The strength and perseverance of our families is seen in these faces. These Barona elders held tight to the land and to the customs and traditions of the ancestors. With this exhibition we commemorate 75 years since the move from our original reservation at Capitan Grande to Barona Indian Reservation in 1932. This important and transforming move was witnessed by our elders, Josephine Romero, Josephine Whaley, Ernie Magginni and Albert Phoenix as children.

These portraits reflect the diverse lives among the Barona Tribal members-- some are innovative and some traditional, and many incorporate both qualities. We also acknowledged the dedicated spouses in the Couples Corner. The common thread among all is an unwavering dedication to the continuity of family and preservation of this sovereign Tribe.

We thank the following Barona Elders and Seniors for their participation: