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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Music Under the Stars, a free musical concert

Please join us for a festive evening of music at Mission San José, the "Queen of the Missions." Pack a picnic, bring blankets or lawn chairs, and the whole family to enjoy the sounds of USAA's bands and choirs.

This concert will take place on Friday, May 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Secure parking and admission is free. Mission San José is located at 6701 San José Drive.

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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.

"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.