El Camino News
El Camino Real Gateway Community Events
Please see this list of events going on in our East Texas/Caddo Region. Sorry about the short notice on some of them.
May 7-8
2nd Annual El Camino "Sale on the Trail"
Hwy. 6 West to Hwy. 21 West
Crocket, TX to Natchitoches, LA
(318) 256-5880
May 7-8
Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival
Held at the Zwolle Festival Grounds
Contact: Wanda Ezernack
(318) 645-4307
May 8
Bear Island Canoe Adventure
Hodges Gardens State Park @ 8:00 a.m.
800-354-3523
May 8
Bass Masters Weekend Series Tournament
Cypress Bend Park
Contact: Susie Anthony
800-259-5253
May 14-15
Fisher Sawmill Days
Fisher Town Square
Contact: Ann Anderson
(318) 544-8898
May 15
Bass N Bucks
Cypress Bend Park
Contact: Susie Anthony
800-259-5253
May 15
Lineman Big Bass Rodeo Tournament
Cypress Bend Park
Contact: Susie Anthony
800-259-5253
May 21-23
McDonald's Big Bass Splash
Cypress Bend Park
Contact: Susie Anthony
800-259-5253
May 29
Crappie For Cash
Cypress Bend Park
Contact: Susie Anthony
800-259-5253
El Camino Real Hosts PNTS Workshop in San Antonio, Texas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association is hosting a Partnership for the National Trails System workshop in San Antonio, Texas from May 11th - May 14th, 2010. The theme is "Conserving Corridors: Enhancing the Visitor Experience - Economic Development through Cultural and Heritage Tourism."
Please see the link below for registration information:
http://www.pnts.org/events/2010-national-historic-trails-workshop-updates
National Trust for Historic Preservation Job Opening
The Southwest Region of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is looking for a South Texas Community Outreach Coordinator out of Laredo. At present, it’s only funded for 8 months. If interested, please contact:
Tanya Bowers | Director for Diversity, Office of the President
National Trust for Historic Preservation | 1785 Massachusette Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-588-6245 | Fax: 202-588-6082| Mobile: 202-320-9902| Email: tanya_bowers@nthp.org | www.PreservationNation.org
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is helping to save diverse historic places and communities. Learn more at www.PreservationNation.org.
San Antonio Missions Boundary Survey & Land Protection Plan
Hello Everyone,
Here is a message from the NPS - SA Missions:
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Park) is conducting a Boundary Study and developing a Land Protection Plan (LPP) for associated lands outside the Park’s current boundary. The Boundary Study will evaluate several areas in Bexar and Wilson counties to determine their historic significance and association with the Spanish colonial missions of San Antonio and the potential for including them within the Park’s boundary. Portions of the San Antonio River outside of downtown San Antonio will also be investigated for possible inclusion into the Park. The San Antonio River is the fundamental reason for the establishment of the missions and is vital to the preservation, pubic enjoyment, and interpretation of existing Park resources.
The Park has produced a Boundary Study Newsletter and public comment form that can be viewed online at www.parkplanning.nps.gov/saan. Comments may be submitted electronically through this web site. Alternately you can request a printed copy of the newsletter and comment form by contacting the park at 210-534-8833.
The park will host five public meetings to discuss the boundary study and solicit opinions from the public from April 19 through April 21. Times and locations are:
1) Monday, April 19, 2010 | San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 6701 San Jose Drive | San Antonio, TX 78214
2) Tuesday, April 20, 2010 | San Antonio River Authority Headquarters | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 100 E. Guenther | San Antonio, TX 78204
3) Tuesday, April 20, 2010 | Floresville City Council Chambers | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM| 1120 D Street | Floresville, TX 78114
4) Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | Central Jury Room, Cadena-Reeves Justice Center | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 300 Dolorosa Street | San Antonio, TX 78205
5) Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | Slattery Hall near Mission San Juan Capistrano | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM| 9006 Villamain Rd | San Antonio, TX 78214
Toledo Bend Lake Country Louisiana Events
Please see the attached document for a list of events occuring in Toledo Bend Lake Country.
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El Camino Real is now on Facebook!
A Facebook "page" and "group" have been created for the Association. If you are a Facebook user, sign-in and search "El Camino Real de los Tejas." Both the "page" and "group" will show up. Please join us on Facebook and show your support for the trail and Association.
Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=327424547353
Spanish Governor's Palace Hard Hat Tours
The public is invited to a special tour of the renovations taking place at the Spanish Governor’s Palace located at 105 Plaza de Armas. The tours will take place Friday, February 12 at 11:30 a.m. and Saturday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m. The cost for the tours is $25 per person.
Participants will have an opportunity to tour the building and learn how historians, architects, and archaeologists have worked together to preserve its historic integrity. The tour will include presentations by the architect Thom Robey and the contractor Mike Boyle.
Funded through the City’s 2007 Bond Program, the Spanish Governor’s Palace will receive a new roof and electrical upgrades. This is an opportunity for the community to learn about the history of the building and gain an appreciation for the Spanish Colonial architecture before the collection is re-installed in the Palace’s rooms.
Tours are limited to persons age 16 and older. Due to limited space on the tours, interested persons are asked to contact Charlotte Boord at 210-207-3677 or charlotte.boord@sanantonio.gov to reserve a spot. Participants are asked to dress appropriately for a construction site (wear flat, closed toe shoes) and not bring large bags, purses or backpacks on the tour. Please call for details for handicap accessibility availability. The tours will start promptly so participants are asked to be on time.
Completed in 1749, this year marks the 261st Anniversary of this beautiful historic site. Originally called the Presidio San Antonio de Bejar, the Spanish Governor’s Palace is all that remains of the garrison that helped bring security and safety for Spanish colonists to the region. It was purchased by the City in 1930 and restored in the Spanish Colonial style.
Visit www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/spangovpal.asp for updates on the construction and re-opening of the museum. You can follow the Spanish Governor’s Palace on Facebook and Twitter.