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)

“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 These “Visits” feature sights, sounds, skills, clothing, lifestyles of early San Antonio and interpret details of Alamo Plaza history. SALHA historical demonstrations and exhibit tables are setup under the trees in Alamo Plaza, a great venue for visitors to relax, stay a while, and find out about the most “hallowed ground” in Texas. SALHA presentations are free.Donations are accepted to help cover the program expenses.

The San Antonio Living History Association (SALHA) hosts free “Visits To The Past” programs in
Alamo Plaza to engage visitors in conversations about 1800s San Antonio as they "step back" in time.

Upcoming Events

“May 19: “Visits To The Past” – Alamo Plaza, Saturday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM. (Free)

June 10: “Visits To The Past” – Alamo Plaza, Sunday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM. (Free)

July 14: “Visits To The Past” – Alamo Plaza, Saturday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Free).

Experience "Visits to the Past" activities at Alamo Plaza

Visits to the past

Displays & Demonstrations

visits to the past candle making alamo plaza

Candle Making

Alamo Plaza Visits to the Past Doll Making

Cornhusk Doll Making Class