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Spring 2015 Educators’ Guide Update
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Spring 2015 at the Witte The Transformation Continues… The New Witte is on its way. The main building is now closed for renovations, but the museum remains open! Join us to… EXPLORE San Antonio history while learning about Fiesta cultural traditions in the spring exhibit, Jewels of the Court: A Journey Through Fiesta’s Coronations. LEARN social studies and history using primary sources in the South Texas Heritage experience – a must do this spring! EXPERIENCE the new, hands-on health programs at the H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health Systems.
Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center
B. Naylor Morton Research and Collections Center
H-E-B Body Adventure
Table of Contents Why the Witte Museum?......................................................................................................................page 1 Planning a School Group Visit............................................................................................................page 2 School Programs at a Glance..............................................................................................................page 3 Spring Exhibitions....................................................................................................................................page 4 FREE South Texas Heritage Programs............................................................................................page 6 H-E-B Body Adventure and Health & Wellness Programs......................................................page 8 Science Showcases and Natural History Programs...................................................................page 10 Programs for Educators........................................................................................................................page 12 Permanent Exhibitions..........................................................................................................................page 13 Coming this Fall!............................................................................................................................... back cover The Witte Museum Educators’ Guide is generously supported by the Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation.
Why the Witte? Because it is the only place you can... View a historic Fiesta Coronation Court. Create your own POWERprofile! Admire a 650 pound amethyst. Take a virtual bike ride along the San Antonio River. Try out a charro or western saddle. Study macro-invertebrates at River Alive! Climb Mt. Witte! Ask actors questions after watching a historic play. Learn about healthy bones with Captain Calcium. See history come to life through live performances.
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Planning a School Group Visit
Reservations@WitteMuseum.org or 210.357.1910
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When should I make a reservation? • Interactive Student Programs, Extended Interactive Student Programs and Student Workshops must be reserved at least two weeks in advance.
Reservation staff is available Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. During non-business hours, please leave a message with your name and phone number. Calls will be returned as soon as possible. Leaving a voice message or an email in the Reservation mailbox is not a confirmed reservation. 20
When are student programs available and how much do they cost? • Programs are available on specific days of the week as noted i n the descriptions found in this guide. • Interactive Student Programs are 45 minutes; $1.50 per person and are presented at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. • Extended Interactive Student Programs are 90 minutes; $2.00 per person and are presented at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. • Student Workshops are 2.5 hrs.; $2.50 per person and are presented from 9:30 a.m. – Noon.
What information do I need to make my reservation? • School • Address • Telephone number • Teacher or Group leader • Email address • Grade level • Number of children • Number of adult chaperones • Special needs or additional information that will help us make your visit memorable • Program choices
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What are the minimum requirements to receive the Student Group Admission Rate? • 15 people per group; no less than 13 students and two adults • One adult chaperone for every 10 students Please note: one adult chaperone will be admitted free with every 10 students. Each additional adult will be charged at the student group rate.
• Self-guided visits that do not include any fee-based programs must be reserved at least eight days in advance.
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Who qualifies for the $2.00 per person Student Group Admission Rate? • School groups: preschool through high school • Day care center groups • Professional groups or organizations (e.g., Scouts, YMCA, church groups) • Homeschools (must meet minimum of people per group)
Make your reservation today! 210.357.1910 or Reservations@ WitteMuseum.org.
Program Choices and Costs for Students and Paying Adults 1 2 3 4 5
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A $2.00 surcharge applies to the fall exhibit Jewels of the Court: A Journey Through Fiesta’s Coronation Reservations@WitteMuseum.org or 210.357.1910 2
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School Programs at a Glance • All programs are TEKS aligned, inquiry-based, hands-on and relate to students’ everyday experiences. • For program descriptions, TEKS and pre- and post- visit activities, visit www.WitteMuseum.org. Interactive Student Programs 45 minutes π $1.50 per student Grades K - 2 Dignity of Work (Four Different Programs): • Water Where You Want It* • Trail Drive! • South Texans at Work • The Freighter Animals in Action* Dinosaur Digs What’s A Bug? Food Is Fuel (page 5) Sensational Science Showcase: • Solids, Liquids and Gases Grades 3 - 5 Dignity of Work (Four Different Programs): • Water Where You Want It* • Trail Drive! • South Texans at Work • The Freighter Habitat Happenings* Dinosaur Defenses Our Dynamic River*
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Sensational Science Showcase: • What’s Hot, What’s Not? • What Floats Your Boat? Grades 6 - 8 Dignity of Work (Four Different Programs): • Water Where You Want It* • Trail Drive! • South Texans at Work • The Freighter Eco-Challenge* Dinosaur Detectives Our Dynamic River*
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Roots in the River From River to Sink, What’s in My Drink? Student Workshops Grades 4 - 7 • 2.5 Hrs. π $2.50 per student South Texas Heritage Experience People of the Pecos Super You!
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The Machine Within: Muscle Mechanics (page 6) Sensational Science Showcase: • Reactions in Action • Fantastic Forces Grades 9 - 12 Nature’s Network* Sensational Science Showcase: • Fantastic Forces Extended Interactive Student Programs Grades 4 - 8 • 90 min. π $2.00 per student
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*In the event of inclement weather, outdoor programs will be cancelled. For more information please contact 210-357-1910 or Reservations@WitteMuseum.org.
The Witte Museum offers three types of student programs focusing on natural history, South Texas heritage and STEM-related science. Student programs at the Witte are learner-centered, inquiry-based and enhance classroom curriculum through hands-on activities. They provide multi-sensory experiences, promote cooperative learning, foster critical thinking in science, art and history, encourage creativity and invite interactions with the real thing: specimens, artifacts and works of art! All Witte student programs are connected to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEKS.
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Spring Exhibitions • Jewels of the Court: A Journey Through Fiesta’s Coronation March 7 – May 3, 2015 • Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery
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ourney hrough Fiesta’s Coronation March 7-May 3, 2015 Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery Delve into the unique, cross-cultural blend of South Texas traditions that celebrate the legacy of the Battle of San Jacinto. Explore primary sources from a historic Coronation ceremony, as well as floats from past Battle of Flowers parades in the Witte’s largestever Fiesta exhibit, Jewels of the Court: A Journey through Fiesta’s Coronation. This exhibit complements the TEKS in History, Culture and Social Studies Skills, connecting students’ local cultural experiences to the classroom curriculum.
Jewels of the Court: A Journey Through Fiesta’s Coronation at the Witte Museum is generously supported by C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.
INVESTIGATE before you visit...
• What is the historic significance of Fiesta in Texas and San Antonio’s history? • What real-life battle does the Battle of Flowers commemorate? • What are some examples of customs from different cultures that we see in Fiesta celebrations?
INQUIRE during your visit...
• What is the sequence of events leading up the Fiesta Coronation ceremony, and what are the traditions associated with them? • What would it be like to create a costume for the Fiesta Court or a Battle of Flowers float? What themes or design elements do you notice?
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• How do the costumes and floats from the past compare to those we see today?
REFLECT after your visit...
• How has Fiesta changed and grown over the years? • What is the economic and environmental impact of Fiesta on San Antonio and the surrounding community?
Fiesta Connections Package Spend a morning immersed in regional heritage and local culture. Reserve one of our South Texas Heritage “Dignity of Work” 45 minute Interactive Student Programs for your class, then enjoy the Jewels of the Court exhibit.
Spring Exhibitions Texas Flora: Nature’s Paintbrush January 24 – April 5, 2015 Russell Hill Rogers Art Gallery at the South Texas Heritage Center Celebrate the blooms of spring and summer with selections from the Witte Museum’s renowned Texas Art Collection. Explore the historic landscape of South Texas through artists’ eyes. Texas Flora: Nature’s Paintbrush at the Witte Museum is generously supported by the San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development.
Healing Beauty: Medicinal Plants by Mary Motz Wills January 24 – April 5, 2015 Laura and Sam Dawson Gallery at the South Texas Heritage Center The Witte Museum celebrates the artistic and scientific legacy of renowned botanical watercolorist Mary Motz Wills through an exploration of native Texas plants and their medicinal uses. Discover the importance of plants in health and wellness practices of the 19th century with your students. Discover the Ice Age May 23 – September 7, 2015 Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery Discover the Ice Age is an exciting and educational exhibition about life during the Earth’s last ice age featuring fossils, casts and scientifically accurate life-size animatronic models of animals from mammoths to saber-tooth cats.
DiscovEARy Zone March 25 – 29, 2015 Tune in for this exciting exhibit that explores hearing loss and ear health. Explore how sound waves travel and learn tips to protect yourself from hearing loss throughout life in this highly interactive exhibition. This exhibit supports health IQ, empowerment and wellness topics, complementing a visit to the H-E-B Body Adventure!
Discover the Ice Age at the Witte Museum is generously supported by San Antonio A thru Z Pediatrics, P.A. and the City of San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development.
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FREE South Texas Heritage Programming at the Witte! Grade 4 Every 4th Grader Can Visit the Witte for FREE.
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All 4th grade students can experience their history lessons come alive! They can extend classroom learning through student workshops such as The South Texas Heritage Experience and People of the Pecos.
All fourth grade students can experience their history lessons come alive through TEKS-aligned, hands-on and minds-on experiences at the Witte’s Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center! Fourth graders can extend classroom learning through 45 minute Student Interactive Programs, 2.5 hr. Student Workshops, 20 minute Gallery Theater plays, short Demonstrations, the Russell Hill Rogers Texas Art Gallery and more! The Witte Museum provides field trip scholarship money for all 4th graders which covers admission to the museum and South Texas Heritage program fees. Bus transportation reimbursement may be available. Please ask for details at the time of your reservation. Book the following FREE programs today!: 45 Minute Student Interactive Program • Dignity of Work (choose one) o Water Where you Want It o Trail Drive! o The Freighter o South Texans at Work 2.5 hr. Student Workshops • South Texas Heritage Experience • People of the Pecos For detailed descriptions of each program, please refer to the Fall 2014 Educators’ Guide in print or online at www.WitteMuseum.org.
“I loved the emphasis on primary sources and allowing students to analyze them.” – 4th Grade Teacher from Hoffman Elementary
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Grades K-12 Programs • Free with admission South Texas Heritage ALL grade levels can experience programming free with admission at the South Texas Heritage Center. Join us for the following programs: Gallery Theater – Will Smith Amphitheater at the South Texas Heritage Center Tuesday – Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon Encounter history first-hand through live 20 minute performances. For schedules and performance start times call 210.357.1910. La Chili Queen y El Serrano Vaquero y Cowboy: A Campfire Conversation 1838: A Moment Between Wars Longhorn Connections History Demonstrations • Ropes and Brands Explore the different ropes used by cowboys and vaqueros and how they used brands to mark cattle. • Chuckbox Cuisine Find out who the “Bean Wrangler” is and what he might carry in a chuckbox. • Dressing for the Job Try on chaps, boots and hats to find out how cowboys and vaqueros protect themselves.
“We liked the balance of the program – displays of artifacts, self-exploration, a play and guided, leveled inquiry.” – 4th Grade Teacher from Perales Elementary
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For schedules and performance start times call 210.357.1910. The H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System is generously supported by H-E-B, University Health System, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, Aetna, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio™, the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio, Dr. Dacia Napier, Saint Susie Charitable Foundation and Witte Museum members. The development of educational programs for the H-E-B Body Adventure is generously supported by the Semp Russ Foundation of the San Antonio Area Foundation, with initial support from the Genevieve and Ward Orsinger Foundation and a grant from the Beulah M. and Felix J. Katz Memorial Trust, Dan and Gloria Oppenheimer Fund and Valley View Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation. Field trip scholarships are generously provided by the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation. The H-E-B Body Adventure is made possible through collaborative partnerships with H-E-B, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, YMCA of Greater San Antonio, the Culinary Institute of America, the San Antonio Botanical Garden, BioMed SA, The Synergy Studio, and the Pearl Farmer’s Market.
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H-E-B Body Adventure Student Programs Interactive Student Programs • Fee: $1.50 per student 45 minutes • Presented at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and • 12:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Available October – March
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Grades 6-8
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Maximum 30 students How do our food choices power our bodies? Students discover the different ways foods fuel our bodies and give us energy to do the things we enjoy. Students learn how to make healthy food choices, delve into the five food groups, and practice creating energizing and flavorful snacks!
Grades 3-5 Put Your Heart Into It!
Maximum 35 students How important is it to have a healthy heart? Students take a close look at how the human heart works, take their own pulse, explore heart-healthy habits, and learn how to make heart-healthy food choices.
“Everyone was able to participate using their bodies and hands-on material.” – 6th grade teacher, Radiance Academy
Maximum 35 students Moving, breathing, pumping, thinking – the human body can be like a well-oiled machine! Discover the muscles that keep your body moving, explore the force, motion and energy of simple machines in your own body, and explore the musculoskeletal system at the life-size virtual anatomy table.
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for H-E-B Body Adventure programs and bus reimbursement are generously provided by the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation. Funds are available for Title I schools on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Make your reservation today!
210.357.1910 or Reservations@WitteMuseum.org.
Student Workshop • Fee: $2.50 per student • 2.5 hours • Presented from 9:30 a.m. – Noon Tuesdays Maximum 60 students • October – March
Grades 4-7 Super You! Students dodge, dance, climb, eat and relax their way through the H-E-B Body Adventure! In Super You! students rotate through a series of hands-on activities that empower and nurture healthy brains and bodies, while discovering the science behind healthy living. Students boost their health IQ, critical thinking and personal goal setting skills to discover healthy choices that will lead to a Super You! The development of educational programs for the H-E-B Body Adventure is generously supported by the Semp Russ Foundation of the San Antonio Area Foundation.
“I like that students learned ways to keep their hearts healthy – very practical for their lives.” – 3rd grade teacher, Lamar Elementary
Spring Break Adventure Camp Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day-long or week-long programs for children in grades 1-2 and 3-5.
Kids in the Kitchen Let’s get cooking! Whip up your own tasty and healthy recipes, uncover real science in the kitchen, and more! For more information and reservations call 210.357.1910. www.WitteMuseum.org
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Interactive Student Programs in Science and Natural History Fee: 1.50 per student • 45 minutes • Presented at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m Maximum number of students is 30 for grades K-2 and 35 for grades 3-12. $
Sensational Science Showcases Grades K-2
Natural History Programs Grades K-2 Animals in Action* (W-F) Dinosaur Digs (Th-F)
Solids, Liquids and Gases (M-F)
What’s a Bug? (M-Tu)
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Grades 3-5 Habitat Happenings* (W-F)
What Floats Your Boat? (M-F)
Dinosaur Defenses (Th-F)
What’s Hot, What’s Not? (M-F)
Our Dynamic River* (Tu-F)
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Reactions in Action (M-F)
Dinosaur Detectives (Th-F)
Fantastic Forces (M-F)
Our Dynamic River* (Tu-F)
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Fantastic Forces (M-F)
Nature’s Networks* (W-F)
Extended Student Programs in Natural History Fee: $2.00 per student • 90 minutes • Presented at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Maximum number of students is 30 for these programs.
Grades 4-6 Roots in the River (M and W) Funds for this program may be available through the San Antonio River Authority. Ask for details when making your reservations.
Grades 4-8 River to Sink, What’s in My Drink? (M and W) Funds for this program may be available through San Antonio Water System. Visit www.saws.org for information.
*In the event of inclement weather, these outdoor programs will be cancelled.
For detailed descriptions of each program, please refer to the Fall 2014 Educators’ Guide in print or online at www.WitteMuseum.org. Science programs are generously supported by the Boeing Company.
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Permanent Exhibitions H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System The H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System at the Witte Museum provides four floors of interactive exhibits and educational programming focusing on Health IQ, Empowerment and Wellness.
B. Naylor Morton Research and Collection Center With 300,000 artifacts collected over 88 years, the B. Naylor Morton Research and Collections Center now offers a permanent storage to house these historical objects. The Center includes an Orientation Gallery, a library and archives; a visitor lobby; research rooms; and a Texas Art Gallery. Discover the diversity, beauty and wonder of the Witte Collections.
Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center Housed in the South Texas Heritage center, A Wild and Vivid Land: Stories of South Texas blends artifacts and real-life stories to help your students trace the legendary history of San Antonio and South Texas.
The Little Treehouse Crafted by artist Carlos Cortez, it looks like a real tree, but is it? Look closely! Use a viewfinder to check out the animals and plants living in and around the San Antonio River.
WaterWorks WaterWorks, located just outside the H-E-B Body Adventure, explores ways to move and divert water, one of the most important resources in South Texas.
River Alive! Get your hands wet while exploring the aquatic life of the San Antonio River at the River Alive! touch tank, a self-guided permanent investigation station. Find out about the invertebrates that call the river home and why water quality is important to our health and the health of the river. 11
Programs for Educators
Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours while gaining information and resources that support the classroom curriculum in Natural History, South Texas Heritage and Science. Reservations are required: 210.357.1910 or Reservations@WitteMuseum.org.
FREE Evenings for Educators
Wednesdays • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Grades K-12 • 2 CPE Hours These inFUNmation-packed evenings include resources and helpful tips for visiting the Witte with your students.
• Robert J. & Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center
March 4 The exhibit A Wild and Vivid Land: Stories of South Texas brings regional history and heritage to life through artifacts and other primary sources unique to the Witte collection. Discover resources, programs, artwork and demonstrations to inspire teaching and learning across the Social Studies curriculum.
Two Great Deals for Teachers! FREE general admission for teachers when you bring your students to visit the Witte Museum for prescheduled student group visit of 15 or more students. FREE Tuesdays! The Witte Museum is open and FREE to the public from 3 – 8 p.m. every Tuesday. It’s a great time to preview exhibitions before bringing your class on a visit to the museum. Free Tuesdays are generously supported by Bolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc., BBVA Compass, Macy’s and NFA Wealth Management.
• B. Naylor Morton Research and Collections Center
April 1 Find out how this state-of-the-art center can provide you and your students with exciting new ways to engage in observation, critical thinking and creative writing using primary sources.
The Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series
• Meditation 101: Taming the Mind with Joy and Compassion
Wednesdays • 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Grades K-12 • 2 CPE Hours March 25 Suggested donation is $5 for members and students, Discover the profound benefits for the mind and body $10 for all others that come from simple focus, visualization and • Yoga for Every-Body: The Health Effects relaxation exercises guided by Witte Curator of Anthropology and Health Dr. Bryan Bayles as he of Yoga demystifies the tradition of meditation. February 18 Join renowned yoga instructor and licensed • An Evening Among the Jewels physical therapist Nydia Darby, and Witte Curator of April 22 Anthropology and Health Dr. Bryan Bayles, to explore Join us for a talk and tour of the exhibit, Jewels of the the scientific evidence for yoga’s impacts on the mind Court: A Journey through Fiesta’s Coronation. Former and body. Activate new tools to develop a powerful Witte curator Michaele Haynes, Ph.D. will whisk us yoga practice regardless of age or ability. away to Fiesta years past. Explore a timeline of Fiesta fashion and imagine being on a float in the Battle of Flowers Parade. 12
The Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series is generously supported by the Estate of Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner.
Witte Museum Educator Summer Institute
Teaching with Primary Sources Tuesday – Thursday, June 16 - 18 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grades K – 12 • Fee: $30 per day or $75 for all three days 6 CPE Hours each day Lunch on your own Reservations are required. Contact 210-357-1910 or Reservations@WitteMuseum.org Explore the diversity and wonder of the Witte collections and enhance your teaching toolkit with new approaches to engaging students with primary sources. Discover history through the eyes of Texas artists, learn how to use a museum experience to enhance your students’ writing and connect the experience to the TEKS in Social Studies, English Language Arts and more. • Tuesday, June 16: Exhibit Exploration: Finding the Narrative with Your Students • Wednesday, June 17: Art for History’s Sake: Integrating Art into the Curriculum • Thursday, June 18: Students’ Stories: Creative Writing from Primary Sources
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COM I NG T HI S FAL L Bodies Revealed celebrates the human body and its many interrelated systems and functions. Supporting the curriculum in life science, health and beyond, this exhibit will enhance students’ understanding of how the body works, empowering them to make healthy choices for their own bodies. Be on the lookout for more information and TEKS connections in our Fall 2015 Educators’ Guide and online at www.WitteMuseum.org.
BODIES REVEALED
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The Witte Museum was named a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate on October 7, 2014. Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to enrich communities with Smithsonian resources. More information is available at www.affiliations.si.edu.
The Witte Museum’s Public Programs are supported in part by grants from The Will Smith Charitable Foundation, The Boeing Company, the Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, the William Knox Holt Foundation, the Semp Russ Foundation of the San Antonio Area Foundation, and Rackspace Hosting. South Texas Heritage Educational Programming is generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Traylor. Scholarship support is provided by Rackspace Hosting, the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation, the Witte Society’s Fund a Field Trip Campaign, Nora and Steve Burkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Traylor, Julie and Justin Peeler, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Dooley, Jr., and History Heroes. The Witte Museum also receives general operational support from the City of San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development, the Albert and Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, the Wade Richmond Foundation, the George and Fay Young Foundation, H-E-B, the USAA Foundation, the Edouard Foundation, the Bank of America Foundation, the Brown Foundation, the Parker Foundation, the O’Conner & Hewitt Foundation, the Graham B. and Anne E. Knight Foundation, and the George Weldon Sheffield Fund, the Carol Lee Jones Educational and Cultural Fund, and the Orsinger Family Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation. Free Tuesdays are generously supported by Bolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc., BBVA Compass, Macy’s, and NFA Wealth Management.
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