On Nov. 1, the City of San Antonio opened its new Municipal Archives Museum, which contains historical items that date back over 300 years.

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According to a news release, the museum allows visitors to delve into San Antonio’s history through preserved documents, photographs, artifacts and multimedia exhibits.

“The Municipal Archives Museum is more than a collection of historical records,” City Clerk Debbie Racca-Sittre said in the release. “It is a vibrant space where the community can connect with the legacy of civic service, government transparency and the growth of our great city.”

The inaugural exhibition featured artifacts, including a hand-carved city seal made in 1925; 1818 San Fernando de Béxar City Council minutes; an 1849 survey map of Samuel A. Maverick’s land hold

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