Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates 40 year anniversary

HemisFair 1968: San Antonio's introduction to the World UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures (photo) celebrates 40 years with retrospective exhibit

Event: Following the city's commemoration of HemisFair, city officials, HemisFair executive committee members and colorful, costumed participants will parade through HemisFair Park to a ribbon cutting at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures, opening a year-long exhibit reflecting on the event that put San Antonio on the world stage.

UTSA President Ricardo Romo and a cast of costumed Texas Folklife Festival ambassadors will welcome guests to the museum, recapturing some of the spirit of the original HemisFair celebration.

Sunday, Apr. 6th @ 2:15 p.m. ceremony, followed by reception. Museum remains open to 5 p.m. UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures (Main entrance bridge) 801 S. Bowie St. (at Durango) Admission: Museum admission is free on Apr. 6th.

Contact: www.TexanCultures.com,
(210) 458-2330James M. Benavides
Public Affairs Specialist
The University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown:
james.benavides@utsa.edu