Memorial Day – San Antonio 2012
Originally known as “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day is a Federal holiday that began in the Southern States as event to honor Union soldiers who had died during the American Civil War. After World War I, the honor was extended to include the men and women who died in any war or military action.
On Memorial Day flags will fly at half-mast from dawn until noon and non-essential Government offices will be closed as well as schools, businesses, and other organizations. Not sure what you will do with all that time off? Fear not! I have some suggestions to help you celebrate this special holiday!
Love to shop? From May 25 at 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on May 28, 2012 booths full of jewelry and fine art will be set up along the Riverwalk so visitors can enjoy beautiful, handmade arts and crafts and find a few special items to take home. You can find more detailed information about this event HERE.
For young at heart, the 6th Annual Toy Soldier Show will be held on Saturday May 26 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the historic Menger Hotel. The show will include some of the world’s best toy dealers and manufacturers hailing from all over the globe. More information about this event can be found HERE.
Prefer something a little more “settled?” Saturday May 26 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. is the Grand Opening of the Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center at The Witte Museum at Witte Museum. The Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center will feature a 20,000 square-foot, two-story building that incorporates the historic Pioneer Hall, serves as a permanent home for the Witte’s South Texas collections, exhibitions, and public programs, combined with the latest museum technology, to trace the legendary history of South Texas. Visit the Witte Museum website for more details.
For those who want to rock out; Saturday May 26, 2012 – Backstage Live is hosting a Memorial Day Bash featuring the HED 2 HEAD Tour featuring (HeD) p.e. and Mushroomhead with Special Guests: American Head Charge, Corvus, Tenafly, Viper, and PigWeed. Also included in the show will be Puddle of Mudd, Cult to Follow, The Last Place You Look, and Freaks on a Leash with 7 Words. This is event will be held on three stages! Advanced tickets are $9.95, but if you wait to get tickets at the door prices are $20 for those 21 and up and $25 for those under 21. Doors open @ 6 p.m. For more information visit: Backstage Live.
