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Villa Finale

@VillaFinale

The First National Trust Historic Site in Texas

 San Antonio, Texas, USA
villafinale.org/
Joined May 2011
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Coronation! (And not the one by the Order of the Alamo) – by Sara Taylor villafinale.wordpress.com/20…
Coronation! (And not the one by the Order of the Alamo) – by Sara Taylor

Coronation! (And not the one by the Order of the Alamo) – by Sara Taylor

Coronations for us here in the USA probably seem a little alien. After all we don’t have them here. The closest thing we get is the swearing in ceremony for a US president and it’s not quite an equ…

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Thomas Alexandre Dumas: The First Black French General – by Doug Daye villafinale.wordpress.com/20…
Thomas Alexandre Dumas: The First Black French General – by Doug Daye

Thomas Alexandre Dumas: The First Black French General – by Doug Daye

Did you know that the famous books, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers were based on a Black man? Writer Alexandre Dumas’ novels were inspired by the life of his father Thomas-Alexa…

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We will open at noon tomorrow concluding our Introduction to Victorian Silverware workshop. This program is sold out. Please follow us for new upcoming programs. #TrustSites #SanAntonio #KingWilliamNeighborhood #HistoricHouseMuseums
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The Spiritualist Versus the Illusionist: The Battle Between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini – Part Two villafinale.wordpress.com/20…
The Spiritualist Versus the Illusionist: The Battle Between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry...

The Spiritualist Versus the Illusionist: The Battle Between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry...

Cecelia Weisz with Bess and her son, Harry (from Wild About Harry). What happened after that 1922 séance with Lady Doyle? Houdini initially kept his opinions to himself – probably not wanting…

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The Spiritualist Versus the Illusionist: The Battle Between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini – Part One villafinale.wordpress.com/20…
The Spiritualist Versus the Illusionist: The Battle Between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry...

The Spiritualist Versus the Illusionist: The Battle Between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry...

“Spirit is independent of matter”: this is what spiritualists from the late 19th century through the early 20th century tried to prove. In other words, our spirits continue to live even…

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Celebrating Black Inventors and Innovators: Part 7 villafinale.wordpress.com/20…

Celebrating Black Inventors and Innovators: Part 7

Doug’s final post on Black inventors and innovators is here! We know you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Doug Daye Biscuit Cutter From the Villa Finale Collection. Alexander P. Ashbor…

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Tickets to our spring séance on 3/31 at 7:30pm are selling fast! $25 members, $30 non-members. Click here to purchase! app.etickets.to/buy/?e=19333 #TrustSites #AustinSeance #spiritualism #sanantonio #historichomes #historicsites
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We will be closed today in observance of the Presidents Day Holiday. Have a safe weekend! #SanAntonio #TrustSites
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Collecting History: For the Love of Chocolate villafinale.wordpress.com/20…
Collecting History: For the Love of Chocolate

Collecting History: For the Love of Chocolate

The man, the legend: Richard Cadbury (from Wikipedia) ‘Tis the season for love – and chocolate! How many of us haven’t received the delicious treats in the now traditional heart-s…

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We will remain closed tomorrow 2/1 due to the ice storm in the weather forecast. Everyone stay safe and warm. #SanAntonio #TexasFreeze #TrustSites
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We will be closed today due to the hazardous road conditions. Stay safe and warm out there! #TrustSites #sanantoniotx #TexasWeather #SanAntonio
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Join us on Saturday, February 25th for “Getting to Know…Architecture” w/ UTSA Professor of Practice, Rick Lewis. Topics: construction, rehabilitation, and ongoing preservation of Villa Finale. 10am - 12pm $10 students / $15 members / $20 non-members app.etickets.to/buy/?e=19306…
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Our annual "Isn't It Romantic?" Valentine's concert featuring crooner Ken Slavin is now sold out. Check out our website VillaFinale.org for more upcoming programs. #TrustSites #SanAntonio
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Happy Birthday, Joan of Arc, You Fashion Icon You! villafinale.wordpress.com/20…
Happy Birthday, Joan of Arc, You Fashion Icon You!

Happy Birthday, Joan of Arc, You Fashion Icon You!

On January 6th, Joan of Arc – arguably the most famous patron saint of France – would have celebrated her 611th birthday. Known for her visions that led her to request Charles VII let h…

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Villa Finale will be closed this Saturday, January 14th in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend! #sanantonio #TrustSites #MLKDay2023
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Celebrating Black Inventors and Innovators: Part 6 villafinale.wordpress.com/20…
Celebrating Black Inventors and Innovators: Part 6

Celebrating Black Inventors and Innovators: Part 6

Doug Daye’s second to last post covering Black inventors and innovators is here for your reading pleasure! (All featured images are from Villa Finale’s collection.) Doug Daye Hairbrush …

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All decorations are down & we're ready to greet our first visitors of 2023! We reopen to the public tomorrow at 9:30am. Happy New Year! #sanantoniotx #TrustSites #SanAntonioAttractions #museums #historichomes
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FREE Holiday Open House tonight 5:30pm-7:30 with a 6pm performance by the @BeethovenSATX. Complimentary holiday refreshments while supplies last. Come see the house decked out in its holiday best! #SanAntonio #Christmas #historichomes #openhouses #KingWilliam #TrustSites
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Don't miss the parlor concert "Dear Santa" on 12/9 - 7pm - 8:30pm with pianist Chris Guerrero & readings of letters to Santa written over 100 years ago! Gates open at 6:30 for refreshments. $20 members $25 general. Tickets app.etickets.to/buy/?e=19215 #christmasconcerts #sanantonio
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Don't miss our magical parlor concert "Dear Santa" featuring the talented Chris Guerrero! 12/9 @ 7pm. $25 non-members / $20 members. Includes pre-event beverages. Tickets: app.etickets.to/buy/?e=19215 #ChristmasMusic #SanAntonio #SanAntonioEvents #Holidays #historichomes #TrustSites
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