FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Learn About the Mexican and Texas Independence Movements at "Road to Revolution"
CONTACT
Kevin Femmel, Alamo Trust, Inc.
kfemmel@thealamo.org
Office (210) 225-1391x3005
Mobile (210) 836-8616
Join the Alamo for a virtual discussion on the Mexican and Texas independence movements and how they lead to the Battle of the Alamo at "Road to Revolution: Mexican Independence to Texas Independence" on November 6. Alamo Senior Curator and Historian Ernesto Rodriguez, along with a panel of historians, will educate viewers on the Tejano experience during this period.
Panelists include historians: James Bernsen, local historian; Dr. David Carlson, Spanish Archivist for the Bexar County Clerk's Office; Dr. Jesus de la Teja, Regents' Professor Emeritus and University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History for Texas State University; Dr. Gerald Poyo, Professor of History, St. Mary's University; Dr. Omar Valerio-Jimenez, Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
This is a virtual discussion will also include a Q&A with the panelists. Registration is free, so sign up today on theAlamo.org.
What: "Road to Revolution: Mexican Independence to Texas Independence," a virtual event
Who: Public
When: Saturday, November 6, 11 a.m. - Noon
Where: Virtual via Zoom
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