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San Antonio Missions National Historical ParkVolunteers give guided tours at all four missions
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Spanish mission vaquero herding cattle.  

Did You Know?
that the first cattle drives originated from the (San Antonio) Spanish missions in Texas? Vaqueros drove hundreds of cattle, sheep, and goats to Louisiana during the American War for Independence to supply American colonists. Spain's real intent was to weaken the British militarily and financially.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST