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

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Road Closures on Sunday Morning, November 16

Due to the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (30,00 runners), access to Missions Concepción and San José and the Visitor Center will be severely limited.
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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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El Dia de los Muertos Activities

Mission San José
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, was an important religious celebration during the Spanish mission period, and continues today. Come learn more on Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Schools can make reservations for programs on Friday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FREE
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Traductions -- Traducciones -- Übersetzugen

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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.

Archaeological Tours along the San Antonio River Saturdays, October 18 and November 8, 2008, beginning at Espada Aqueduct

El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Activities Friday,Saturday, & Sunday, October 31 - November 2, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

"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.