264th anniversary of the destruction of the Spanish Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba

In honor of the 264th anniversary of the destruction of the Spanish Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba, the Presidio Restoration Corporation placed a wreath on the state historical marker at the site of the mission which was destroyed by 2,000 hostile warriors on March 16th, 1758. Twelve brave Spaniards died defending the mission, including two Franciscan priests. Participating in the annual event ...