Alamo Battlefield Association Mestre hotel roomsThe Alamo Battlefield Association was formed in 1994 with the purpose ofpromoting the history of the Alamo from 1718 to the present as well asthat of the Texas War for Independence and related historical sites. The ABA publishes the bi-monthly newsletter, The Alamo Courier,and a bi-yearly publication, The Journal of the Alamo Battlefield Association.Information on the organization may be obtained by contacting Jo Ann Lovasat joannlo@aol.com. The Alamo Battlefield Association
P.O. Box 1963
San Antonio, Texas 78297. |
The Alamo SocietyEstablished in 1986. An international organization whose members are interestedin one or more aspects of the Alamo, the Shrine of Texas Liberty. The officialpublication of The Alamo Society is The Alamo JournalFruhstuckpensionen Sandsli, a magazine-likenewsletter of research, news and opinion that is published four times ayear. William R. Chemerka,
c/o The Alamo Journal
7 Heritage Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936.WRCHEMERKA@aol.com |
Alamo Legacy & Missions AssociationOrganized in 1995, ALMA promotes the varied and rich culture of San Antonioand Texas. ALMA works to develop Interpretive and Living History programsfocusing on the Spanish Colonial Period through the turn of the 19th century.Chief among their projects is the reestablishment of the Alamo de ParrasCompany.
Ralph Lay
9203 Autumn Storm
San Antonio, Texas 78250
relay@stic.net
(210) 523-0181 Charles Lara
Rt. 3, Box 3112
Lakehills, TX 78063
(830) 612-3457 |
Alamo Descendant's AssociationThe Alamo Defenders Descendants Association unites in fellowship the linealand lateral descendants of the Alamo Defenders,couriers,scouts and survivors.We promote,preserve and exchange historical data on the history of theAlamo and perpetuate the memory of its defenders. The organization aidsin the preservation and marking of Alamo related sites. We are a non-profitorganization and non-political excepting where it effects the historicpreservation and interpretation of the Alamo. Established 1994. Alamo Defenders Descendants
P.O. Box 856
Freer,Tx. 78357
(361) 394-5556 |
SanAntonio Living History Association Inc.
SALHA endeavors to portray through reenactments, an accurate,balanced account of Texas History featuring the cultural diversity thathas made Texas unique. Est. 1986. Daughtersof the Republic of Texas
Custodians of the Alamo Shrine. The Daughters of the Republic of TexasLibrary is part of the Alamo historical complex in San Antonio, Texas.The library has been developed and is supported and maintained by the Daughtersof the Republic of Texas for the use of all researchers. The non-circulatingcollections pertain to the history of Texas, San Antonio, and the Alamo. The Sons of the Republicof Texas
Seeks to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women whosettled Texas and won its independence through great personal sacrificeand dedication to the cause of freedom; Encourages historical research,fosters preservation of documents and relics of Texana, and recommendsthe publication of original records as well as biographical and other historicalworks based on the Republic of Texas. Membership in The Sons of the Republicof Texas is available to any male who is a direct descendant of an ancestorwho was a resident and loyal citizen of Texas prior to her annexation.The applicant must also be of good moral character and be otherwise acceptableto the organization. Call toll-free 1- 800 - 624-5079 CanaryIslands Descendants of San Antonio Texas
At eleven o'clock on the morning of March 9th, 1731,sixteen families(56 people) from the Canary Islands arrived at the Presidio of San Antoniode Bejar in the Province of Texas. By royal decree of the King of Spain,they founded La Villa de San Fernando (now the city of San Antonio) andestablished the first civil government in Texas. TexianHeritage Society
An Austin based pre-1840 Texas living history group. The Texian HeritageSociety, Inc. is dedicated to the memory of early Texas cultures, theirlifestyles and histories. The main purpose of the corporation is to research,preserve and teach the skills and history of pre-1840 Texas and to fosteran interest in the rich heritage of Texas through public living historypresentations, demonstrations, reenactments and interpretations. Texana Living HistoryAssociation
A non-profit organization, providing a unique blend of entertainment,education, history and performing arts by portraying legendary Texans. Descendants of MexicanWar Veterans
National lineage society chartered by the State of Texas. Honors U.S.Veterans of Mexican War. 7thU.S. Infantry Living History Association
Recreating U.S. regular infantry unit from 1810-1850 (War of 1812-MexicanWar) Associated with the 2nd US Artillery and O'Doole's Traveling Saloon.
Contacts: Steve Abolt, unit commander 3927 Mattison, Fort Worth, Texas76107
Kevin R. Young, unit adjutant, 414A Kings Court, San Antonio, Texas78212
Crossroads of Texas Living History Association
Contact: John Casbeer
4435 Bagpipe Lane
Houston, Texas 77084
281/856-0239 Wharton Time-Walkers
Burlon Parsons
509 Walnut
Wharton, Texas 77488
409/532-5285
409/532-8840 Los Bexareños Genealogical Society
Regular meetings of the Society are held on the first Friday of eachmonth at 7:30 p.m. in the classroon building immediately in back of OurLady of Grace Catholic Church, corner of McCullough and E. Summit Ave.in San Antonio. Daniel Gomez
8535 Timberwilde St.
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 680-9354. |
