El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association

Vol. I, Issue 2

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.

www.facebook.com

Page:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/El-Camino-Real-de-los-Tejas-National-Historic-Trail-Association/235624093422

Group:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=327424547353

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 261^st 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.

TTIA's Texas Nature Tourism Council invites you to participate in the first in a series of free webinars on nature tourism topics. This free educational opportunity is presented in partnership with the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Nature Tourism Program.

Ecotourism: The Big Picture - Trends and Examples from Around the World

Date:    February 12th
Time:    11:00 AM - 12:00PM (Central)
Cost:    FREE

Join us for this opportunity to learn from world-renowned nature tourism expert, Carol Patterson. She is the author of multiple books on ecotourism and travel, and is owner of Kalahari Management, an international ecotourism consulting firm.

After a 30-minute presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to Ms. Patterson for an open Q&A session.

This session will also be recorded to prepare a podcast for future viewing, but be sure to participate live for your chance to ask questions!

INSTRUCTIONS:
To join the webinar, simply follow the link below fifteen minutes prior to start time:
http://centralb2.ttvn.tamus.edu/GA/main/000000411af200000125995e751ca130
If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact:
Miles Phillips, Texas Nature Tourism Council Chair
Agrilife Extension Specialist - Nature Tourism
http://naturetourism.tamu.edu
email: mdphillips@ag.tamu.edu
phone: 979-845-1023,
2261 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843

Bastrop was named one of 2010 America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations.  The town sits on El Camino Real de los Tejas.  You can vote daily to make Bastrop the 2010 Fan Favorite.  Please see the link below.

Congratulations Bastrop!

http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/southwest-region/bastrop-texas.html

February 13, 2010: 10 AM - Noon

El Nacimieno del Camino Real will hold a meeting at the Brush Country Steakhouse in Pearsall, Texas.  Please see the attached document for more information.

Upcoming Events 

• February 20-26, 2010:  Hike the Hill in Washington, DC
• April 30, 2010:  Semi-Annual meeting in Goliad, Texas
• May 12-14, 2010:  Partnership for the National Trails System Workshop in San Antonio, Texas
• July 23, 2010:  Quarterly Meeting in Nacogdoches, Texas
• October 21-22, 2010:  Annual Meeting in Rockdale, Texas

Please check back for more specific locations and times soon.

Vol. I, Issue 1