A New God and King
After 10,000 years, the people of South Texas found their cultures, their very lives under attack. In the early 1700s Apache raided from the north, deadly diseases traveled from Mexico, and drought lingered. Survival lay in missions. By entering a mission, they foreswore their traditional life to become Spanish. They accepted a new all-knowing god and pledged fealty to a distance and unseen king.
Features
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Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Park
Invitation to members of our armed services, reservists, veterans and families to enjoy the National Park on Armed Forces Day this Saturday, May 19.
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Challenging Families to a Nature Challenge
Invitation to families to explore the Texas outdoors between June 2 and August 3. Local parks and natural areas have developed "challenges to complete
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Find us on Facebook!
A good way to keep up with the day-to-day activities and things of interest concerning the park.
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San Antonio Missions Digital Preservation Project
A unique project to digitally preserve the San Antonio Missions and share them in an unprecedented way with the local community and general public.
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Explore, Learn, & Protect
Ask at the Visitor Center or one of the contact stations for a free Junior Ranger book before you start your visit.
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Did You Know?
that Texas longhorn cattle evolved from 3 breeds the Spanish imported to the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries? They were the barrenda or piebald, the retinto, and ganado prieto. Modern longhorn have long legs and a narrow body - perfectly suited to travel long distances in dry, harsh country.