DEPARTMENT: Tricentennial Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Edward Benavides
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
San Antonio Tricentennial Commission Planning Update
SUMMARY:
A briefing and discussion on the implementation of plans for San Antonio's Tricentennial commemoration within the four key initiatives: Arts & Culture, History and Education, Community Service and Commemorative Week.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
San Antonio will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2018. From Yanaguana settlement to the Villa de Bejar to the 7th largest city in the United States, our remarkable journey tells the story not just of our people and place but of larger forces that shaped the world we live in today. Our Tricentennial year will be an opportunity to discover our roots, commemorate our storied history, recognize our progress and collaborate on our bright future.
The San Antonio Tricentennial Celebration Commission is a joint effort of the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, and is a local government corporation that coordinates all commemorative planning, identifies potential partners, approves and disseminates a unique identity for the 300th anniversary. The City of San Antonio Tricentennial Office serves as the lead coordinator of the San Antonio Tricentennial Celebration Local Government Corporation.
ISSUE:
The Tricentennial Commission has worked to develop an overall comprehensive plan of activities and public engagement reflected within four key initiatives: Arts & Culture, History and Education, Community Service and Commemorative Week.
The Commission has adopted five guiding principles in the work approach to ensure the commemoration: Creates a positive and/or lasting impact; Showcases our diversity, inclusiveness, and authenticity; Defines the Tricentennial identity; Identifies financial integrity, viability, timeliness, and transparency; Educates and celebrates our shared history and furthers our legacy.
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