https://www.nps.gov/saan News releases from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2025visitation.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:46:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park welcomed 1.55 million recreation visits in 2025. Despite a 43-day partial government shutdown – the longest ever – the National Park Service worked to keep parks open and accessible whenever possible so visitors could continue to experience the nation’s natural and historic treasures.  https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2025visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/pdasvisitssaan.htm Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:21:00 EST On Dec. 10, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, proudly welcomed Kevin Lilly, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, for a visit celebrating the park’s collaboration with Joint Base San Antonio. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/pdasvisitssaan.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2024economic_impact.htm Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 1.3 million visitors to San Antonio Missions in 2024 spent $114,683,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $171,164,000. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2024economic_impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/rexhausmann.htm Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is excited to announce the selection of Rex Hausmann—a celebrated local contemporary artist—as the 2025 Artist-in-Residence, bringing his vibrant creativity and welcoming spirit to the park and its visitors. The Artist-in-Residence program is a National Park Service-wide initiative that hosts artists in parks to help connect visitors and tell park stories through art. This year’s program is made possible thanks to support from our park partner, Mission Heritage Partners. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/rexhausmann.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/10years.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:31:00 EST July 5, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the San Antonio Missions' designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This rare and prestigious honor elevated Mission San Antonio de Valero (also known as the Alamo) and the four missions within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park as a unified cultural landmark, celebrating their global significance and the essential role they’ve played in shaping Texas and the United States. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/10years.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2024whreport.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:36:00 EST The 2024 annual World Heritage Annual Accomplishment Report celebrates the achievements of the World Heritage Management Group of San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site, the only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in Texas. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2024whreport.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/gsapre-solicit.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:22:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) headquarters for San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a commercially leased facility that is nearing expiration. As part of the process to acquire a new space the Federal government is required to acquire space through full and open completion among suitable locations meeting minimum Government requirement, in accordance with 41 CFR 102-73.100. Except when specifically delegated to individual Federal agencies, the acquisition of leased space is performed by the General Service Administration (GSA). To ensure the NPS’s ability to acquire new space, GSA has contracted with a commercial real estate broker to assist with this acquisition. As part of this process, the Broker has performed initial outreach to vendors who have actively listed facilities that appear to meet our requirements and GSA has released a pre-solicitation notice (Notice ID: 1TX2620_1) to determine potential market interest. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/gsapre-solicit.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2023economicimpact.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:57:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 1.2 million park visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in 2023 spent $95.0 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,480 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $150 million. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2023economicimpact.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/national-park-foundation-grant.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:35:00 EST San Antonio Missions has received a grant from the National Park Foundation to continue preservation work in the park through the Cultural Landscape Apprentice Program. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/national-park-foundation-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-director-announces-new-national-designation-for-mission-san-josé-swears-in-new-us-citizens-during-national-park-week-visit-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:00:00 EST In celebration of National Park Week and Earth Day, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams visited San Antonio Missions National Historical Park today where he announced a new national designation for Mission San José, welcomed new American citizens at a naturalization ceremony, issued free park passes to Gold Star families and members of the military, and visited a Great American Outdoors Act historic preservation and infrastructure investment in the park. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-director-announces-new-national-designation-for-mission-san-josé-swears-in-new-us-citizens-during-national-park-week-visit-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2023-world-heritage-accomplishment-report.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:36:00 EST The annual World Heritage Annual Accomplishment Report celebrates the achievements of World Heritage Management Group and its primary partners toward the preservation and protection of San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2023-world-heritage-accomplishment-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/relaunch-artist-in-residence.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical is pleased to announce the relaunch of its “Artist-in-Residence” program. The Artist-in-Residence program is a national park system-wide program that hosts artists in parks to help connect visitors and tell park stories using art. It has been several years since San Antonio Missions National Historical Park has participated in the program, and thanks to the support from park partner, Mission Heritage Partners and a grant from Bexar County the program relaunches this year. This year’s artist is Michelle Hernandez, a local south-side San Antonio clay artist and studio owner. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/relaunch-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-contributes-155-million-to-local-economy.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:35:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.2 million visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in 2022 spent $98.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,540 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $155 million. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-contributes-155-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/recent-vandalism-in-san-antonio-missions-nhp.htm Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:00:00 EST US Park Rangers of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are seeking information from the public to help identify those responsible for recent vandalism and attempted forced entry into the historic church at Mission San Jose. Park officials report that the incident occurred on June 28, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/recent-vandalism-in-san-antonio-missions-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2022-world-heritage-accomplishment-report.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:14:00 EST The 2022 World Heritage Site Annual Accomplishment Report celebrates the achievements of the many partners that preserve San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site. San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site encompasses five missions along the San Antonio River basin, as well as a mission ranch located in Floresville, Texas. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2022-world-heritage-accomplishment-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2023-04-06-mission-descendant-gathering.htm Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:40:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park hosts mission descendant families at its first Mission Descendant Community Gathering. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2023-04-06-mission-descendant-gathering.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/espada-aqueduct-repair-hptc.htm Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:57:00 EST The National Park Service is performing preservation, maintenance, and repair work on sections of the historic Espada Aqueduct, the oldest Spanish aqueduct in the United States, located in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The $290,000 project to repair leaks and remove sediment and debris is funded by the Great American Outdoors Act and expected to be completed in March. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/espada-aqueduct-repair-hptc.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-and-las-misiones-host-debut-event-misión-de-las-estrellas.htm Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:40:00 EST Join San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Las Misiones for two nights of stars at Mission San Juan to explore and be inspired by the night sky through telescopes, learn about celestial navigation. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-and-las-misiones-host-debut-event-misión-de-las-estrellas.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-presents-dam-a-song-of-water-at-espada-dam-by-pamela-martinez-teletextile-on-october-9-2022.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 EST Join us for an exploration of sound and ceremony at the historic Espada Dam. This free public event invites participants to preview new musical works by composer Pamela Martinez, create audio field recordings with artist Mark Menjivar, sit in a sound bath meditation at the San Antonio River or drop in for all morning nature painting and water ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-presents-dam-a-song-of-water-at-espada-dam-by-pamela-martinez-teletextile-on-october-9-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2022-06-27-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:00:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.3 million visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in 2021 spent $104 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,640 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $165 million. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2022-06-27-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/saan-rfi.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:30:00 EST US Park Rangers of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are seeking information from the public to help identify those responsible for recent vandalism and forced entry into historic churches. Park officials report that several incidents occurred at Mission Concepcion and Mission San Juan between March 12 and March 17, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/saan-rfi.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2021-visitation-numbers-reach-1-33-million.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:59:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosted 1.33 million visitors in 2021. Visitation increased by  16% over 2019. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2021-visitation-numbers-reach-1-33-million.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/park-receives-national-park-foundation-grant.htm Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:36:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will enable the park to provide education programs for thousands of school kids throughout the community. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/park-receives-national-park-foundation-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/-we-re-still-here-exhibit-opens-at-san-antonio-international-airport.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:07:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park officially revealed its exhibit "We're Still Here: San Antonio Missions Descendant Stories" inside San Antonio International Airport. This exhibit puts faces to the oral histories, memories, and emotions of mission descendants in San Antonio. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/-we-re-still-here-exhibit-opens-at-san-antonio-international-airport.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/world-heritage-annual-accomplishment-report-for-2020.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:57:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is proud to release the World Heritage Annual Accomplishment Report for 2020. This report celebrates the achievements of the many partners that preserve San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/world-heritage-annual-accomplishment-report-for-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/rancho-de-las-cabras-monthly-tours.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:45:00 EST Beginning on October 2nd, 2021, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will offer monthly ranger guided tours of Rancho de las Cabras. Guided programs through the UNESCO World Heritage Site will explore the stories, myths, and mysteries surrounding Rancho de las Cabras. Tours will be offered the first Saturday of each month, October 2021 – March 2022. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/rancho-de-las-cabras-monthly-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-and-unesco-world-heritage-site-creates-126-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:28:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.1 million visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2020 spent $84.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,240 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $126 million. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-and-unesco-world-heritage-site-creates-126-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-to-expand-visitor-services.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:28:00 EST San Antonio, Texas – San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site plans to expand visitor services at all sites Wednesdays through Sundays, this Wednesday March 24 with the reopening of the park bookstore now open Wednesdays through Sunday 10am-4pm. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-to-expand-visitor-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-hosted-1-14-million-visitors-in-2020.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:19:00 EST Outdoor experiences at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park provided refuge from the pandemic for over 1.14 million visitors in 2020. The number represents an 11% decrease from the previous year due to the coronavirus pandemic. On average, national park sites across the United States experienced a 28% decrease in visitation in 2020 as compared to 2019. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-hosted-1-14-million-visitors-in-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:52:00 EST At San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, face masks are now required in all park buildings and facilities. Masks are also required on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, including in the conventos, on trails, and along park sidewalks. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tricentennial-mural-unveiling.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:46:00 EST Join San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival for the virtual unveiling of the Mission San José Tricentennial Mural on Saturday, November 7 at 4:00 pm. The mural, Heritage, was created by local artist and teacher Sandra Gonzalez. Heritage commemorates 300 years since Mission San José’s founding in 1720. Sandra’s artwork respectfully acknowledges the city and mission community’s cultural and natural history. The mural will be located on the exterior of the Visitor Center at 6701 San José Drive in San Antonio facing Roosevelt Avenue. The virtual unveiling ceremony will be broadcast on the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Facebook page. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tricentennial-mural-unveiling.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/christinejacobs.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:15:00 EST National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Christine Jacobs as Superintendent of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, which is also part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site preserving Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas. Jacobs is returning to the National Park Service after serving five years with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) in Paris, France. She will assume her new role October 25, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/christinejacobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-temporary-modifications.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:44:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in response to federal, state and local public health guidance and to support the nation’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, will temporarily close some areas of the park. These operational changes align with the City of San Antonio and Bexar County Parks closures for the Labor Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-temporary-modifications.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/independence-day-2020.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:56:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in response to federal, state and local guidance and to support the nation’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, temporarily further modifies operations. Operational changes are effective immediately, and park staff will reassess appropriate reopening procedures on Monday, July 6. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/independence-day-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/april-10-12-operations-modifications.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:14:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing additional modifications to operations at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12 to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These changes follow operations modifications made on March 23. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/april-10-12-operations-modifications.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/modified-operations.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:40:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/modified-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/coronavirus.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:46:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, the park Visitor Center at Mission San Jose and the visitor contact stations at Missions Concepcion, San Juan and Espada, are closed until further notice. All ranger-led tours and special public programs have been canceled. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, National Park grounds are remaining open from sunrise to sunset, the exception is Mission San Jose which will continue to be open from 9 am – 5 pm daily. Public restrooms will continue to be open during normal business hours. Park rangers will engage with visitors outside per social distancing guidance. Visitors can also continue to interact with park staff online through the park website, www.nps.gov/saan, and on our social media. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/coronavirus.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/convento-conservation-and-stabilization-project.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:22:00 EST On March 2nd, the National Park Service will begin conservation and stabilization work on the convento at Mission San José in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The stabilization project is expected to be completed by May 2020. The conservation and stabilization project follows two years of research by UTSA’s Center for Cultural Sustainability to develop a Historic Structure Report. Both projects have been funded by National Park Service Repair/Rehabilitation funds. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/convento-conservation-and-stabilization-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/mission-san-josé-convento-conservation-and-stabilization-project.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:11:00 EST On March 2nd, the National Park Service will begin conservation and stabilization work on the convento at Mission San José in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The stabilization project is expected to be completed by May 2020. The conservation and stabilization project follows two years of research by UTSA’s Center for Cultural Sustainability to develop a Historic Structure Report. Both projects have been funded by National Park Service Repair/Rehabilitation funds. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/mission-san-josé-convento-conservation-and-stabilization-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/saan-quarter-launch.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:18:00 EST Today, the United States Mint and the National Park Service officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas. Over one thousand visitors from San Antonio and across the country filled the Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University to celebrate the new coin. Over 40 mission descendants, the living legacy of ancestors who helped to build the historic missions, attended the ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/saan-quarter-launch.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/request-for-proposal.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning a concession business opportunity to operate mobile food and beverage services within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park during NPS sponsored special events. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/request-for-proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/ring-to-remember.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:13:00 EST Join the National Park Service and Mission San José church at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in observance of the 400th year since the transatlantic slave trade first brought enslaved African people to British North American shores. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/ring-to-remember.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/air-sabra-booth.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:47:00 EST Join San Antonio Missions National Historical Park for the opening of a new Artist-in-Residence exhibit ‘Portals of a People’ at Mission San José from 6 – 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 15. This free event includes a statement and Q&A with local artist Sabra Booth, exhibit viewings, an ongoing animation presentation, and refreshments. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/air-sabra-booth.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/august-2019-gps-with-the-nps.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:43:00 EST Join San Antonio Missions National Historical Park for GPS with the NPS at Mission San Jose from 9:30 am-11:30 am on Saturday, August 3rd. Children and families are invited to use GPS technologies to explore and learn about the missions. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/august-2019-gps-with-the-nps.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-creates-over-130-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:03:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,208,104 visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in 2018 spent $87,957,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,295 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $130,985,000. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-creates-over-130-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/centennial-challenge.htm Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:48:00 EST This week, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Superintendent Mardi Arce announced a $300,000 project in partnership with Mission Heritage Partners to restore and preserve historic masonry in the park. The funding will be utilized to hire a temporary mason crew to preserve portions of the over 270,000 sq. ft. of historic masonry the National Park Service preserves. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/centennial-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/national-trails-day-2018.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 12:13:00 EST Join park staff and community partners from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on June 2 for free, family-friendly activities in celebration of National Trails Day at Rancho de las Cabras, 375 County Road 144, Floresville, TX, 78114. Rancho de las Cabras was the ranch associated with Mission San Francisco de la Espada in south San Antonio. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/national-trails-day-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2018-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 21 May 2018 12:09:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,381,383 visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in 2017 spent $78,978,600 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,168 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $107,964,800. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2018-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/visitor-services-volunteers.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 11:34:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is seeking enthusiastic, organized, people-oriented individuals for Visitor Services Volunteer positions. The volunteers will work alongside National Park Service rangers in the Visitor Center at Mission San Jose. Volunteers will have an opportunity to learn about the park’s Spanish Colonial Missions while meeting visitors from around the world. Duties include staffing the Visitor Center desk, providing information in person and by phone and roving outside in the mission compound to share information with park visitors. The Visitor Center is open 9:00 am-5:00 pm 7 days/week. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/visitor-services-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/proposals-for-sisson-house.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 11:20:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) concerning the re-use of the Sisson House at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park through a lease with the NPS. This RFEI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/proposals-for-sisson-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/farm-day-2017.htm Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:34:00 EST The Spanish colonial missions established in the early 1700s were communities that also included homes, workshops, ranches, and farms, in addition to the churches. Farm Day is an opportunity to explore the roots of San Antonio food culture from the Spanish colonial missions to modern food, health, and wellness. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/farm-day-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/two-volunteer-program-management-positions.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:49:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is seeking enthusiastic, organized, community- and people-oriented individuals for two unique opportunities in the park’s volunteer program: Mission Continues Fellow and Community Volunteer Ambassador. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/two-volunteer-program-management-positions.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2017-archeology-day.htm Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:18:00 EST Join park staff and community partners for Archeology Day at Mission San Jose from 10:00 am-3:00 pm on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The free, family-friendly event is a fun way to learn about archeology through numerous activities including marking and mapping a dig unit, throwing an atlatl, building arches and adobe brick making. Archeology Day provides an opportunity to discover past human cultures, learn about the historical significance of archeological sites, and the importance of historical and prehistoric preservation.  The event will take place on the grounds of Mission San Jose, 6701 San Jose Drive. Mission San Jose is open 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily. The Visitor Center offers a short film every 30 minutes and Ranger guided tours of San Jose take place daily at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.  On Archeology Day, special guided tours about the archaeology of the mission will take place at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.   https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/2017-archeology-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/mexican-art-show.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EST Western National Parks Association (WNPA) and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will host a Mexican art show and sale Friday, October 13—Sunday, October 15, 2017. Show hours are 9 AM to 4 PM daily at Mission San José Visitor Center, 6701 San José Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214. Benefits from the sale support visitor services at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/mexican-art-show.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/cenchall2016.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:39:00 EST (NPS) announced $15 million in support of 70 projects in 63 parks, including $29,120 at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Funding will be matched with $25,000 from the San Antonio Conservation Society, facilitated by Los Compadres https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/cenchall2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/founders-day-2015.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:03:00 EST The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25 and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park wants you to join the party! https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/founders-day-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/world-heritage-designation.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:27:00 EST UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee agreed to inscribe the San Antonio Missions on the World Heritage List by consensus at its 39th session in Bonn, Germany. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/world-heritage-designation.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/fonsi-las-cabras.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:27:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to complete the Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzed a proposal to rehabilitate the cultural landscape and further develop visitor services at the Rancho de las Cabras. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/fonsi-las-cabras.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-creates.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:32:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 614,810 visitors to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in 2012 spent over $33 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 480 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/tourism-to-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-creates.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/los_pastores_2013.htm Thu, 05 Dec 2013 04:55:00 EST San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is proud to announce the 66th anniversary presentation of the folk play, Los Pastores, by the Guadalupe Players on the grounds of Mission San José. Join us on the evening of December 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/los_pastores_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/ranch-ea.htm Thu, 05 Dec 2013 04:45:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing a proposal to rehabilitate the cultural landscape and further develop visitor services at the Rancho de las Cabras near Floresville, Texas. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/ranch-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/best-idea-grant-2013.htm Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:40:00 EST Grant funds were used to support the education program, aptly named Mission R.E.A.C.H. (Recreation, Education, and Celebrating History). The program aimed to engage area high school seniors in a half-day activity-filled program bringing them to their local national park to help instill life-long stewardship of park resources. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/best-idea-grant-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/usaa2012.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 09:46:00 EST Annual concert, now in its 15th year, continues to grow in popularity every year and attracted more than 1,800 people last year. Mission San José provides a magnificent setting for a free musical evening. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/usaa2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/world-heritage-week-2013.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:49:00 EST San Antonio and Bexar County will be celebrating “World Heritage Week” from April 27-May 4. While there will be many activities throughout the week, the Missions of San Antonio World Heritage Advisory Committee is looking to enlist 25,000 supporters during the week. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/world-heritage-week-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/saju_farm_env_assessment.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:50:00 EST Notice of Availability Environmental Assessment for the Mission San Juan de Capistrano, San Juan Farm: Demonstration Area and Agricultural Fields with a Barn, Parking Lot, Visitor Contact Station, and Trails https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/saju_farm_env_assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-juan-acequia-2011.htm Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:34:00 EST An official ceremony to celebrate the re-watering of the San Juan Acequia took place earlier today near the Mission San Juan compound to commemorate the occasion and to address the importance of the acequia to the state and city of San Antonio. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/san-juan-acequia-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/salazar_visit.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:05:00 EST On Saturday, June 25, 2011, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will be in San Antonio, Texas, to participate in several events highlighting President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/salazar_visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/mexican-folk-art-show-and-sale.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Finely crafted Mata Ortiz pottery, colorful Oaxacan wood carvings, and richly textured Zapotec rugs will brighten the venerable Mission San José at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park the last weekend in April, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/mexican-folk-art-show-and-sale.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/national-park-week-2011.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/national-park-week-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prgoiy2011.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Free event to encourage children and families to Get Outdoors and discover the natural world through recreational opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prgoiy2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prgunn2011.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prgunn2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prtheaterrevocation.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST The visitor center theater will be closed for renovation through mid-May. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prtheaterrevocation.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prrailsandtrails2011.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Trails & Rails, a program of the National Park Service and Amtrak, is looking for volunteers to ride the rails this summer. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/prrailsandtrails2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/digitally-preserved.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:04:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is developing a groundbreaking partnership with CyArk – a US-based non-profit organization that pioneered the digital preservation (3D laser scanning, modeling, archiving and public dissemination) of world heritage sites and monuments. The partnership’s task is the 3D digital recording of Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, Mission Espada, and the Espada Aqueduct. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/digitally-preserved.htm https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/get-outdoors-it-s-yours.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:11:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/get-outdoors-it-s-yours.htm