TEJAS LEE SUMMER CONFERENCE 2009 TEXAS FIESTA
Join us for an evening of fun and socializing. The Tejas Lee Summer Conference 2009
Texas Fiesta will be held at the Spanish Governor’s Palace in San Antonio, on Thursday
evening, August 6th from 7 to 10 pm. A dinner buffet will be served in the courtyard
area. Entertainment will include a live mariachi band, dancing and a DJ.
One ticket to this event is included free with your registration. Additional tickets
can be purchased only for guests of conference attendees for $25.00.
The Spanish Governor’s Palace stands on a half-acre lot in downtown San Antonio,
in Bexar County. Originally built in 1722 to protect the mission (Alamo) and its
surrounding colony, the Spanish Governor's Palace became the seat of the Tejas government
and capital building of the Tejas (Texas) region in 1772 for the Spanish Province.
Many laws of young Tejas were adopted creating local governments that governed this
region until the declaration of Texas Independence was signed, creating a new government
for Texas.
The Governor's Palace is the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic
early Spanish house. The keystone above the front doors, engraved with a double-headed
eagle, a simplified version of the coat of arms of King Ferdinand VI of Spain and
the words, "año 1749 se acabó." This was the residence of the presidio
captain who represented the King of Spain in the Governor's absence. The sculpture
of the Conquistador in front of the house was a gift from Spain in 1977. The structure
is the property of the City of San Antonio and is maintained as a museum by the
Parks and Recreation Department.
Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Military Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 224-0601
www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/SpanGovPal.asp
PARKING
There is free street parking directly in front of the Spanish Governor’s Palace after 6:00 pm, or you may park at one of the many nearby local pay parking lots.
SHUTTLE
Shuttles will be provided from La Quinta Inn Convention Center to and from the Texas Fiesta. Anyone needing transportation to the event should be ready for a 6:45 pm departure. The return shuttle will depart precisely at 10:15 pm.
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