2027
Events
2027 BEXAR RENDEVOUS
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 5, 2027
41st Annual Alamo Historical Society Symposium – Menger Hotel ballroom
10:00 am to 3:00 pm-ish ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED WALK-INS WELCOME
Doors open at 9:00 am. Program begins at 10:00 sharp! Public is invited.
Member pre-pay cost is $25 ea (via online pre-payment/registration), or $30 ea at the door. $35 ea for non-members. If your membership level includes free Symposium, no charge, but advance registration is still required.
Program includes:
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Guest speakers and topics:
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Keynote Speaker Gregg Dimmick, MD ‒ Santa Anna’s Army in the Texas Revolution: the Alamo, Goliad, and More
Dr. Dimmick, acclaimed Sea of Mud author with expertise on the Mexican Army of 1836, discusses and shares the most important documents from the Mexican Military Archives, as included in his forthcoming book ‒ the second in a series of three. -
Gary Foreman ‒ Finding David Crockett: The Search for the Lion of the West
Gary’s unique coffee table book provides readers a front-row seat to his search for Crockett. With over 300 illustration/photographs, it is a journey of discovery walking beside the author with QR codes that activate videos in every chapter. This collection may be the most abundant gallery of David Crockett images ever presented in a single publication — each one selected to bring readers a step closer to the man and the country that shaped him. -
Ray Theiss ‒ Where a Pumpkin Grins: The First Battle of San Patricio, Nov 3-4, 1835
As author of Bones Among the Wildflowers: The Southern Front of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836, Ray discusses the First Battle of San Patricio where Texians achieved one of the major victories of 1835 in a brilliant display of valor against outnumbering odds. Now a lost site, the only testament to its location is half of a metal jack-o-lantern hammered into a tree.
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75-min lunch break on your own
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Vendor and event merchandise
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Book sales and signings
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Silent auction
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Group photo
ATTENTION VENDORS:
If you plan to display or sell any Texana-related merchandise at the Symposium, PLEASE contact our Symposium Operations Coordinator, Rhonda Holley as early as possible, and arrange for table(s). AHS1836Treasurer@gmail.com
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Bowies at the Buckhorn
Between 7:30am and 9:30am (approx.)
Bring your biggest and baddest Bowie(s) to enter our prize drawing! This event will be held at the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum during the breakfast event following the Dawn Ceremony. Anyone my participate in displaying their Bowie knife, however, only AHS members will be entitled to enter the contest. This traditional event is sponsored by AHS member Chris Nolen (LA).
AHS Fandango
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7:00 pm to 11:00 pm ADVANCE REGISTRATION PREFERRED
Shindig at Tom & Maggie Masinter’s home: 110 Cotillion Dr, San Antonio, TX 78213 (see map).
15 min from Alamo Plaza. Uber, Lyft, or arrange carpool. See map (page 3) or use GPS.
No charge to AHS members; however, donations accepted at the door to offset expenses.
Event includes:
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Live musical entertainment provided by mariachis.
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Period attire or western attire is highly encouraged, but not required.
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Catered cuisine of tamales, beef and chicken fajitas, and other delicious dishes.
Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages provided, or bring your own preferences.
Sunday, March 7, 2027
NOTE: Although no Field Trip is planned for 2027, we are keeping our options open, and hope to arrange an alternative event. Check for updates on our website.
Hope to See you in March
IMPORTANT:
Please visit AlamoHistoricalSociety.org and log in to register.
If unable to register online, mail in the
2027 AHS Event Registration form.
Contact Rhonda Holley for a copy at AHS1836Treasurer@gmail.com