San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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The legacy and history of San Antonio and this region began with a simple ceremony when...

in 1718 Franciscans and Spanish representatives established the first mission. Within 13 years, five were located along the San Antonio River. The missions’ purpose? To acculturate and Christianize the native population and make them Spanish citizens. Today, visitors can retrace the footsteps of the mission Indians and friars. And, possibly, meet descendants of those first inhabitants.

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Archaeology Month Activities

Rancho de las Cabras, Floresville, Texas
Join archaeologists from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the UTSA Center for Archaeological Research in the excavation of the ranch courtyard. It is free and open to ages 10 to adult. More...

Mission San José
Archaeology Day, October 4th, 10a.m.-2p.m.
Learn more about archaeology connected with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park through lectures, hands-on activities, and kids programs. Free.

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School and Teacher Workshop Reservations

Contact us to receive information on free Teacher Workshops. Teachers can also make school reservations to visit the park, and download curricula and lesson plans.
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Park News and Press Releases

Latest information on special visitor activities, park information, and National park Service News.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Archaeology Open House Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Rancho de las Cabras, Floresville, Texas

Read Across Texas - Summer 2008 - Kids, Pre-school through First Grade! If you and your parents are in San Antonio this summer, join Ranger Tom at a local library for a story about the San Antonio Missions.

"NPS Centennial Initiative for San Antonio Missions NHP" - New trail linking Park to the Mission Trail selected for matching funds through NPS Centennial Initiative

"America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass" for 2008 (formerly known as the Golden Age, Access, and Eagle Passes).

(Park Passes are not available at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The closest park where they are available is Padre Island National Seashore.)

Write to

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
2202 Roosevelt Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78210

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Phone

Visitor Center
(210) 932-1001

Headquarters
(210) 534-8833

Fax

(210) 534-1106

Climate

From April through October be prepared for hot, humid weather. Wear a hat, use sun screen liberally and often, and drink plenty of water.

In November through March, weather is more temperate, and sometimes chilly.