71st Transportation Battalion Vietnam Veterans 2012 Reunion
San Antonio, Texas
June 13 - June 17, 2012
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
This handsome  stone church was dedicated in 1755,  and appears very much as it did over two centuries ago.  It stands proudly as the oldest unrestored stone church in America. In its heyday, colorful geometric designs covered its surface, but the patterns have long
since faded or been worn away. However, original frescos are still visible in several of the rooms. Info From NPS Website
Arriving At Mission Concepcion
Originally founded  in 1716 in what  is now eastern  Texas, the mission  was one of six  authorized by the government  to serve as a buffer against the threat of French  incursion  into  Spanish  territory  from  Louisiana.  
Developed  by  Franciscans  and  after  a tenuous  existence  and several  moves,  the mission was transferred to its present site in 1731. This handsome stone church took about 20 years to build, and was dedicated in 1755.
It appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. Due to the fact that it was built directly on bedrock, it never lost its roof, or its integrity. It remains the least restored of the colonial structures within the Park.
In its heyday, colorful geometric designs covered its surface inside and out. The exterior patterns have long since faded or been worn away. However, there are several rooms in which to see remaining frescos with all their
detail and creativity. Info From NPS Website.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Mission Concepcion Site Map
Photo courtesy of Tom & Lilia Poston.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Lilia Poston.
Our Tour Guide Giving Us The Info On Mission Concepcion
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Mission Concepcion
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Learning More About Mission Concepcion From Our Tour Guide
Photo courtesy of Tom & Vickie Reckers.
Mission Concepcion Church
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Rose LeMoine.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Vickie Reckers.
Photo courtesy of Tom & Vickie Reckers.
Original Wall Painting
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Photo courtesy of Al & Carol Furtado.
Time to leave for our next stop, lunch at the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum and the Texas Ranger Museum.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Bob & Bernie Grier.
Photo courtesy of Randy & Jan Richmond.
Photo courtesy of Randy & Jan Richmond.
Photo courtesy of Randy & Jan Richmond.
Time To Leave Mission Concepcion
Thursday, June 14th, The Second Official Day Of The Reunion
San Antonio City Tour - Mission Concepcion
Spanish Eyes
Original Wall Painting