San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
San Antonio Missions' Role in the American Revolution
Join us on Friday, August 28 at 10:00 AM at Mission San José to discover how Spanish Texas supported the American cause.
Learn how thousands of mission cattle were driven east to help feed soldiers, and try your hand at lassoing just like the vaqueros who rounded them up!
Then uncover another surprising connection: the brilliant red uniforms of the British Redcoats were dyed using cochineal, a tiny insect found here in the Southwest. During this program, you can create your own artwork using this remarkable natural dye.
