In 2023, We heard many excellent discourses on a variety of American Revolution topics. Members who were not present missed great presentations!
Nov. 28, 2023. Our own Dr. Chis Hammond delivered a very detailed examination of the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party on the approach of the 250th Anniversary on December 16th.
Sept. 30,2023. Wesley Wright presented an excellent presentation on Gen. George Washington and his Farewell Tour to his troops. He provided members with a professional printed booklet of George Washington's actual Farewell Address. A handout on the Newburgh Conspiracy was included.
July 25, 2023. Dr Gregg Dimmick on the subject in his book "Sea of Mud". The book and his archeological excavations deal with the discovery of artifacts near Houston on the Brazo river relating to the Mexican forces retreat back to Mexico. Many military articles were lost in the mud along the river and at their crossing.
May 30, 2023. Andy Hall presented a topic was titled First Ashore, the Continental Marines at New Providence in the Bahamas in March 1776.
March 28, 2023. Our fellow member, Randall Hankla presented a very good topic on the Battle of King's Mountain. The presentation was accompanied with a map of the arrangement of forces during the battle. Additionally, examples of the firearms used during the battle was also present.
January 31, 2023. Texas SAR District VP, Richard Zdunkewicz spoke with a slide presentation of his family history of immigrating to Texas from Louisiana. The legacy family names of Chauvin, LeBleu, Camersac and Sallier are associated with this heritage. His family fought under Bernardo De Galvez command as an ally of the American government. Also, his family founded the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
prepared by Jim Penny