Explore San Antonio's First Spanish Settlement At Mission Day At The Alamo

Join the Alamo for Mission Day, a living history event that will transport visitors back to the 1700s when the Spanish first established missions in the area that grew to become modern-day San Antonio.

During this free, family-friendly event on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors will hear from descendants of the Indigenous people who lived and worked at the missions, as well as descendants of the Canary Island families and other founding families. Living historians will also host demonstrations showing what life was like for mission residents, including what they ate and the trades they learned.

Mission San Antonio de Valero, known today as the Alamo, was the first of five missions to be established along the San Antonio River. More than 300 years later, the Alamo Church and Long Barrack are the two surviving structures from that era.

This special program is held in partnership with the World Heritage Festival. This year's festival celebrates the 10th anniversary of San Antonio's five Spanish missions, including the Alamo, receiving the designation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Come to the Alamo for Mission Day as we mark this pivotal era in San Antonio's rich history! 

What:   Mission Day at the Alamo

Who:    Public

When:  Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: The Alamo
              300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and the implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.