Mission San Lorenzo

• October 2026
The Nueces Canyon Heritage and Visitor Center finalized their logo, mission and vision statements for the organization. We'll have them soon.

• June 2026
The first match fundraiser period ends and Mrs. Mary Lois Hulsman matches over $34,000 raised since the beginning of the fundraising period.

• May 2026
The Shield Ayres Foundation awarded $15,000 to Nueces Canyon Opportunities through Recreation and Education for continued development of the Nueces Canyon Heritage and Visitor Center

• April 2026
The silent auction fundraiser ends with a celebration in the not yet opened visitor center, raising over $8,000 in auction bids and more with additional donations.

• February 2026
5,000 is received in another Hotel Occupancy Grant by the NCMRO

• October 2025
the NCMRO and Visitor Center Task Force launched a local artist silent auction fundraiser thanks to the generous donations of the talented local artists in Real County and Nueces Canyon. Mary Lois Friday Hulsman pledges a matching donation up to $50,000 for funds raised through spring 2026.

• May 20, 2024
The Archaeological Conservancy Acquires New Preserve Near Mission San Lorenzo de la Cruz

• March 2021 Update
Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz work in progress

• 2020 Update
Photos from our installation of the new signs at the mission site.