ScoutSA Virtual Classroom: Become a Citizen Historian

Ever wonder how genealogists and historians find information about historic places, people, and events in San Antonio? OHP’s ScoutSA program led a workshop on Tuesday, May 11, that revealed the tools of the trade to help anyone become a citizen historian!

Watch the video below to learn the research aides available to you for free or with your San Antonio Public Library card, how to get started on any place-based research project, and how to share what you find via OHP’s new local markers program There’s a Story Here. You’ll also get a sneak peek at our new interactive research guide, coming soon to ScoutSA.com!

If you have questions about the workshop content or about researching your property, contact Jessica at (210) 207-7984 or jessica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. And be sure to follow OHP on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or sign up for the OHP newsletter to learn about future workshops and events.

This workshop was presented as part of OHP’s Preservation Month 2021. Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Month is co-sponsored by local preservation groups, state agencies, and business and civic organizations across the country. In San Antonio, May is a celebration of the built heritage, cultures, ideas, and traditions that make our city unique. The City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) hosts numerous event each May to celebrate Preservation Month. Every year, OHP partners with several local San Antonio organizations to curate a comprehensive list of events that honor and showcase the city’s cultural heritage and traditions.