• The churches of San Antonio were the heart of the Spanish colonal mission communities.

    San Antonio Missions

    National Historical Park Texas

For Teachers

The National Park Service offers many educational opportunities for students to experience the natural and cultural history of the San Antonio Missions. The park is an ideal "outdoor classroom" in which to explore the heritage of our nation's Spanish Colonial past and appreciate the value of historic preservation.

Free program offerings by Park Rangers include curriculum-based activities that adhere to content standards and concepts as defined by Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Transportation costs may be reimbursed to Title 1 schools, need-based private schools, and homeschool groups from a donation from Los Compadres, the park's friends' group.

Reservations are required. To provide a quality experience for students and to prevent significant damage to historic resources, all schools and youth groups must register in advance with the park. There is no charge for any activities. 

 

To make reservations, contact us by email. Please include the following:
School name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number
Contact Name
Planned Date of Park Visit
Time of Arrival
Number of Students
Number of Chaperones ( 1 adult for every 10
 students required)
Grade
Would you like a Ranger-led program, or
  will you be Teacher-guided?
Would you like an application for
  transportation reimbursement?

Did You Know?

Cochineal is an insect hidden under what looks like white spit on prickly pear cacti.

that the Spanish cornered the market on cochineal, a bug that produces a vivid red color, early in the Spanish colonial period? British officer coats, with which every American school child is familar, were dyed using cochineal.