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2007-2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THE REVOLUTION IN BEXAR: A LIVING HISTORY INTERPRETIVE SERIES
Programs presented by the San Antonio Living History Association
“Glory At The Alamo” The Beginning of the Alamo Siege - Alamo Plaza, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 10:00 AM - 5:00PM.
This FREE event depicts the arrivial of General Santa Anna's forces in Bejar, the attempted truce, and the opening solvos in the siege and battle of the Alamo.
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here to view the event schedule.“Dawn at the Alamo” - Presented on
Friday, March 6, 2009, from 6-7AM, in Alamo Plaza. This FREE event is a pre-dawn commemorative ceremony honoring the fallen on both sides of the Alamo conflict.“Remembering the Alamo” Weekend. Saturday & Sunday, March
7, (10:00AM - 5:00PM) & March 8, (12:00AM -5:00PM) 2009. For God and Texas; Dios y Libertad - FREE in Alamo Plaza. This event is a dramatization of the events concening the final two days (March 5 and 6, 1836) of the 13 day Alamo siege by General Santa Anna's Army of Operations, played out in Alamo Plaza. And, a special added vignette, the arrival of the Gonzales Thirty-two.
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here to view the event schedule.“Come
and Take It in Gonzales” - Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2008.
We are invited this year to participate; come dressed and do demonstrations
or arts and crafts.“Fall
at the Alamo” - Saturday, October 11, 2008. Set up will be from
8am-5pm; dressed, do demonstrations. Lunch will be provided and parking
paid. This year, the contact person is Bill Barnett. He does not have e-mail
so you will need to call him at 210-826-2629 (HM) or 210-885-2761 (CELL).
ALL persons interested MUST be on our attendance sheet. (Mr. Barnett has the
attendance sheet and that's why you must call him).“Founder's
Day” - Saturday, October 18, 2008 at San Pedro Park. Will set up
and do demos. Bring your own lunch, since lunch will not be provided. Sutler Store sets up.“Battle of Concepción” - Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, The historical encampment, demonstrations and battle will take place across from Mission Concepción at St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home, 919 Mission Road. Admission is FREE.“Battle of Béxar and Capitulation of General Cos” - Saturday, December
6, 2008, 10:00AM-4:00 PM, presented in Maverick Plaza and at the Cos House in historic La Villita. Admission is FREE
YOU TOO CAN SUPPORT TEXAS LIVING HISTORY!!
SALHA membership includes participants and program supporters from across Texas, the U.S., and Europe. The organization is open to anyone regardless of age, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, or national origin. Members of the San Antonio Living History Association volunteer, work hard, have fun, and are dedicated towards accurately interpreting the diverse cultures of San Antonio and Texas. Seeking growth to achieve our goals, SALHA is always searching for more members. We need and welcome all kinds of help for the presentation of our free public educational programs.
You are cordially invited to help support and promote living history interpretation by joining the San Antonio Living History Association at several membership levels: Student ($10); Associate ($15); Regular ($25); Family ($35); Supporting ($50); Benefactor ($100); Program Sponsor ($500+); or Event Sponsor ($1,000+).
You will receive the Béjar Dispatch newsletter, notice of meetings, event dates of living history events in Texas, plus other offers and historical information about this interesting and educational activity. While SALHA events are presented free to the public, the program costs are expensive. As a IRS tax exempt non-profit organization, your supporting dues and sponsorships are tax deductible.
NOTE: Support members are not required to wear historical clothing! Event and program support talents and abilities are needed from new members experienced in clerical and computer skills, web site design, fundraising, marketing, media & communications, benefit events, newsletters, drama/theater, tailoring, graphics, …you-name-it!
Are you interested in supporting living history in San Antonio? Do you love Texas history? Would you care to join us?
Contact SALHA at (210) 273-1730, email SALHA at:
Chairman of the Board or write to the:
San Antonio Living History Association
Attn: Robert Benavides, Chairman of the Board
5310 San Pedro
San Antonio, Texas 78212