Friday, October 9, 2015

The Official World Heritage Celebration Weekend

The official World Heritage Celebration Weekend will be held October 16 - 18 in San Antonio, and will include a formal ceremony, music, tours, art exhibits and more. In the upcoming months, community-wide activities, educational, and cultural events are taking place, and you're invited to join us!
San Antonio’s five Spanish colonial missions have been designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage Sites are extremely exceptional cultural and natural properties nominated voluntarily by signatory nations, which are then approved by the World Heritage Committee

The official World Heritage Celebration Weekend will be held October 16 - 18 in San Antonio, and will include a formal ceremony, music, tours, art exhibits and more. In the upcoming months, community-wide activities, educational, and cultural events are taking place, and you're invited to join us.
Visit the new San Antonio Missions World Heritage website to see a list of scheduled activities, learn more about World Heritage, and to share your story about the San Antonio Missions.