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Goliad Today
By the People, for the People
Tactile Model Unveiled at Goliad State Park
New bronze model allows visitors to experience the mission compound through touch.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 4:00pm
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Goliad State Park & Historic Site is hosting an event on Saturday, March 14th to unveil a new bronze tactile model of the mission compound. The free public event will allow visitors to experience the historic site through touch, providing an accessible way for all to explore the park's rich history.
Why it matters
The tactile model is an important addition to the park, making the site more inclusive and accessible for visitors with visual impairments or other accessibility needs. It aligns with the park's mission to preserve and share the history of the Goliad mission in an engaging way for all.
The details
The bronze tactile model was commissioned by the park and created by a local artist. It depicts the layout and key features of the historic mission compound, allowing visitors to feel the details and get a sense of the site's architecture and design.
- The unveiling event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The players
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
A Texas state park that preserves the site of the Presidio La Bahía and Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga, important 18th century Spanish colonial sites.
The takeaway
The new tactile model at Goliad State Park is an innovative way to make the site's history and architecture accessible to all visitors, furthering the park's commitment to inclusive and engaging programming.
