world heritage festival Archives - San Antonio Report

A group of women sit by the sign to Mission Concepción before Restored by Light begins.

World Heritage Festival teaches history and responsibility

by Anjali Gupta September 2, 2024August 30, 2024

This year’s World Heritage Festival takes place Sept. 4-8 with programming celebrating San Antonio’s cultural heritage.

8th annual World Heritage Festival: Tour de Las Misiones celebration

by City of San Antonio World Heritage Office August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Colleen Swain, director of the San Antonio World Heritage Office, left, and County Judge Nelson Wolff meet after announcing the 2022 World Heritage Festival to take place September 7-11.

Festival to celebrate 7th anniversary of San Antonio’s World Heritage Site

by Raquel Torres August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

A man steps out of his car to view the mural at Stinson Municipal Airport.

Rolling through history: mural trail driving tour one way to experience World Heritage Festival

by Nicholas Frank September 10, 2021September 11, 2021

Business & Tech

Home Rehab Crews Spend a Day in Mission Historic District

by Iris Dimmick September 9, 2019September 10, 2019

The World Heritage Tour de las Misiones Walk participants begin their walking tour as confetti explodes in the air.

World Heritage Festival Celebrates San Antonio’s Missions With Events Through Sunday

by Jackie Wang September 5, 2018November 16, 2018

Guadalupe Dance Company dancer Jeannette Chavez dances during the event. Photo by Scott Ball.

Tricentennial Fall Events To Include Diez y Seis, Luminaria, City Fest

by Nicholas Frank August 18, 2018October 23, 2018

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Chief of Facilities Management David Vekasy explains the layout of the Espada Aqueduct.

Espada Aqueduct: A Centuries-Old Link to the Spanish Colonial Missions

by Rocío Guenther September 10, 2017September 8, 2017

The World Heritage Tour de las Misiones bike ride participants begin their ride as confetti explodes in the air.

World Heritage Mission Ride Leads to Pachanga at the Park

by Jeffrey Sullivan September 9, 2017September 9, 2017

Mission Concepción is lit up to recreate the facade’s original designs during Restored By Light.

Light Show Restores Mission Concepción to its Former Glory

by Jeffrey Sullivan September 8, 2017January 31, 2020