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Walk Through America’s Historical Tapestry

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Walk Through America’s Historical Tapestry

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As part of the ASCD conference, participants were invited to sign up for curated learning journeys to two culturally significant sites in San Antonio: The Alamo and the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM). While these tours were organised by ASCD, the three of us opted to explore both sites on our own.

These locations offered deeper insights into San Antonio’s complex and diverse heritage — from its fight for independence from Mexico and its incorporation into Texas, to its role in the Civil War and the African American experience through the decades.

Though modest in size — no larger than two classrooms — SAAACAM offers a rich, focused narrative on Black history in San Antonio, highlighting stories often left untold. In contrast, the Alamo, a powerful symbol of resistance and sacrifice, also bore witness to broader civil rights struggles, making it a site of layered historical significance.

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https://event.ascd.org/2025/

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San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum @ La Villita

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San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum @ La Villita

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A very small museum - no bigger than the size of 2 classrooms.

Website: https://saaacam.org/

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So near? Yet so far....

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Departure gate

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Departing Changi Airport Terminal 4 KE644

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Departing Changi Airport Terminal 4 KE644

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Completed the 1st sector

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The next one...

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13-hour flight

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IMG_6065 Delta (from Seoul to Detrioit).HEIC

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Completed the 2nd sector, after 13 hours

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Next one...

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Heading to transfer terminal

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3.5-hour flight

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La Villita, San Antonio's 1st neighbourhood

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La Villita, San Antonio's 1st neighbourhood

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The Artisan village is listed on the U.S. government's National Register of Historic Places, featuring architectural styles that range from adobe structures, to early Victorian and Texas vernacular limestone buildings.

https://www.lavillitasanantonio.com/

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The Only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas, being part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site

https://www.thealamo.org/

https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/historyculture/world-heritage-site.htm

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Queued in the line > Enter our email address > Info was sent to the reception personnel to retrieve our conference badge

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Good bye, Salt Lake City International Airport

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Good bye, Salt Lake City International Airport

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Ribbons - A way to warm the participants up

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Ribbons - A way to warm the participants up

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... before the conference began

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... after 3.5 days, the closure of the event

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Transformational Learning Principles (TLP) 

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Transformational Learning Principles (TLP) 

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https://iste.ascd.org/hubfs/TLP.pdf

Core Principles for Enhancing Student Success

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https://iste.ascd.org/hubfs/TLP.pdf

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Photobooth: With the huge poster backdrop (on the way) and a frame in front of it for photo moment. Event may be over... but the poster remains as a reminder...

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Posters are held at open areas while "Turbo Talks" at a designated corner

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Posters are held at open areas while "Turbo Talks" at a designated corner

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where the book store was, where authoring signing took place...

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... is also where the "Learning Stage" located - a simple backdrop with a big display and some a few chairs and stools - 30-min presentation with seated and standing audience - a pretty casual setting.