San Antonio Living History Association


Board of Directors W. H. (Bill) Barnett Robert M. Benavides Sharron M. Brown Roland Moreno Ed Lunderman Edward Heath Jose A. Macias Jr. Officers W.H.(Bill) Barnett, PRES 210-826-2629 Ed Lunderman,, VP Anne-Marie Berglund, Sec. Gary Luinstra, Treas. Unit Coordinators Texian Volunteers Pad Kelly * Ladies' Carol Potter * Soldados Mejicanos * Ruben Lopez * Tejano Volunteers Javier Lugo * Support Group * Authenticity Comm Chair * Editor: Bejar Dispatch Staff: * Membership Committee Chair ***

The San Antonio Living History Association (SALHA) is a non-profit corporation under IRS Section 501(c)(3)

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SALHA MISSION STATEMENT SALHA Board Approved - The San Antonio Living History Association is an arts-based educational non-profit dedicated to development of artistic interpretive theatrical programs and productions for residents, students, and tourists. Our goal is to promote better understanding of San Antonio's rich heritage using authentic skills and art of living history interpretative theater at schools, civic venues, and historic sites in San Antonio and Texas. Living history interpretative theater is an educational storytelling process that incorporates multiple art genre including theater, music, drama, dance, visual and apparel arts. The objectives of SALHA interpretive programs are to educate, engage, and entertain audiences while enhancing their historical experiences.

BACKGROUND The San Antonio Living History Association (SALHA) is a non-profit corporation under IRS Section 501(c)(3). All SALHA contributions and dues are tax deductible. The all volunteer corporation has a Constitution, Bylaws and Event Liability Insurance for Members. SALHA annually promotes Heritage Tourism in San Antonio and has been recognized by the San Antonio City Council, the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Offices of Cultural Affairs as a community resource.

Up coming SALHA Events at Alamo Plaza ( see all events & more information here)

“February 4: “Visits To The Past” – Alamo Plaza, Saturday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. (Free)
This month the San Antonio Living History Association (SALHA), in collaboration with the San Antonio Rodeo Cattle Drive Parade, offers free “Visits To The Past” programs in Alamo Plaza to engage visitors about 1800s San Antonio as they "step back" in time. “Visits To The Past” programs are presented monthly in the middle of the city-owned national landmark of the Alamo mission compound that is today’s Alamo Plaza.

“Glory At The Alamo", SALHA Event The Beginning of the Alamo Siege - Alamo Plaza, Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM - 5:00PM. ( Free). San Antonio Living History Association (SALHA) interpreters portray the events leading up to the famous 1836 Battle of the Alamo. At the 176th Anniversary reenactment of “The Beginning of the Alamo Siege.” Visitors witness Santa Anna’s earlier-than-expected arrival at the Alamo, his demand for a Texian surrender, followed by their response with cannon and flintlocks. Visitors will also enjoy period music and dancing, and engage in interactive living history exhibits and demonstrations. See how flintlock arms and black powder cannon were loaded and fired at the Alamo.

“Remembering the Alamo” Weekend. March 3 & 4: “Remembering the Alamo!” Weekend
Alamo Plaza, Saturday, March 3, 10AM- 5PM and Sunday, March 4, 11 AM to 5 PM. (Free). Visitors and living historyre-enactors from across Texas and the U.S. annually gather in Alamo Plaza to attend or participate in San Antonio Living History Association historical reenactments that interpret the story of the 13-day siege and attack upon the Alamo by General Santa Anna.

Dawn at the Alamo” - Presented on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 6-7AM, in Alamo Plaza.
Each March 6th The San Antonio Living History Association annually presents “Dawn At The Alamo”©. This 176th anniversary pre-dawn commemorative ceremony honors the fallen, on both sides of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, during the same hour which began in darkness and ended in early morning light. It has a very solemn tone, as thirteen candles are lit in remembrance of the 13-day siege and battle. A reconciliation peace prayer, read in English and Spanish, remembers 189 defenders and 600 attackers killed or wounded during the assault upon the Alamo. Eyewitness accounts are read of the battle as flintlock musket volleys echo the sounds of gunfire against the Alamo walls. You'll experience a historical moment-in-time in recognition of what both sides went through during the pre-dawn attack and as the end came to the Alamo defenders.