World Heritage Festival
Friday, September 06, 2024 from 10:00am to 10:30pm
World Heritage Festival
Various Venues in San Antonio
Celebrate the first and only World Heritage site in Texas!
Join the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office and its partners for the 9th Annual World Heritage Festival! The World Heritage Festival is an annual collaborative event to celebrate and promote the San Antonio Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Schedule of Events
10:00 AM: We're Still Here Tour
Join a National Park Ranger, as well as a living Mission Descendant and representative of the San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants to learn about the history of Mission San Jose and the lived experience of its enduring community members. The tour is 45-60 minutes and includes light walking.
Free and open to the public.
Location: Mission San Jose, 6701 San José Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214
11:00 AM: We're Still Here Tour
Join a National Park Ranger, as well as a living Mission Descendant and representative of The Tehuan Band of Missionn Indians to learn about the history of San Jose, and the lived experience of its enduring community members. Tour is 45-60 minutes, and includes light walking. Meets at Mission Espada on September 6 at 11 a.m.
Free and open to the public.
Location: Mission Espada, 10040 Espada Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78214
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Gold Star Family and Veterans Appreciation
In partnership with Joint Base San Antonio, Veterans and Gold Star Families are invited to Mission San Jose from 3- 5 p.m. for a special THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE from San Antonio Missions National Park. Veterans and Gold Star Families will receive a free lifetime federal public lands access pass for entry to all US National Parks. Active duty servicemembers are welcome and are eligible to receive an annual pass for free entry to all US National Parks.
Free and open to the public.
Location: Mission San Jose, 6701 San José Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Music and Movie Under the Stars
The World Heritage Office and the Military Veterans Affairs Department present the 5th annual Music and Movie Under the Stars, a tribute to San Antonio's legacy as Military City, USA. Celebrate our local heritage with food, music, and fun, and connect with our military historians and veterans to learn about our city's rich military history. The event will highlight the United States Army and will feature live music, hands-on activities, and a screening of Captain America: The First Avenger, on the original Mission Drive-In screen.
Free and open to the public.
Location: Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78214
