AKA Dolores Mission, established in 1716, abandoned because of French invasion in 1719, and restored in 1821 to become HQs for Zacatecan missions in East Texas. Abandoned 1773 when Spanish evacuated. Today a city park marks the site complete with RV campsites, tent camping, group shelters, and walking trails. Also a visitor center, archaelogical lab, and research archives. S of the courthouse.
Location:
TX 147, San Antonio Texas
Other History nearby:
(Virginia Beach) Adam Thoroughgood House
(Fredericksburg) Admiral Nimitz Museum State Historical
(New Braunfels) Alamo Classic Car Museum
(San Marcos) Aquarena Springs
(Austin) Austin Children's Museum
(Austin) Austin Children’s Museum
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02/21 Coming to The San Antonio area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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