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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2009-2010
Texian Navy Day...............................................3rd Saturday in September
French Legation Memorial Day....................................... .... September 29
Gonzales Day.................................................................................. October 2
Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday................................................... November 3
DRT Founders Day..................................................................... November 6
Mirabeau B. Lamar Day.............................................................. January 26
Texas Statehood Day..................................................................February 19
Texas Independence Day, Flag Day.................................................March 2
Sam Houston’s Birthday.................................................................. March 2
Alamo Heroes Day............................................................................ March 6
Goliad Heroes Day...........................................................................March 27
San Jacinto Day.................................................................................April 21
All chapter meetings are held at the Pioneeer Memorial Log House
unless otherwise indicated.
2009-2010 Chapter Meeting Programs |
Thursday October 1 |
10:00 am |
"Historical Perspective and Its Relevance to Texans Today"
Larry Spasic
Director, San Jacinto Museum
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Thursday November 5 |
10:00 am
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"Obedience Smith (1771-1847) Pioneer of Three American Frontiers-Her Ancestors and Descendants"
Audrey Barrett Cook
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Thursday December 10 |
11:30 am
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Christmas Luncheon and New Member Ceremony
at the Log House - see November 2009 Newsletter for details
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Thursday
January 7 |
10:00 am |
"The Life and Times of Texas Patriot, Dr. Charles B. Stewart (1806-1885)"
by Pat Spackey (descendant of Dr. Charles B. Stewart and President, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT Chapter) and Jack Shepherd, Montgomery Historical Society
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Thursday February 4 |
10:00 am |
"The Women of Freedmen's Town"
Dr. Carol McDavid and Ms. Debra Blacklock-Sloan,
to be followed by Allies for the Alamo presentation at 12:30 PM
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Thursday March 4
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TBA |
Field Trip to Liendo Plantation
Details to be announced
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Thursday April 1 |
10:00 am |
"Buffalo Bayou, An Echo of Houston's Wilderness Beginnings "
Louis F. Aulback and Linda C. Gorski
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Thursday May 6 |
10:00 am |
"Was the Civil War in Texas Important? "
Ed Cotham, and
Memorial Service for Departed Members
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Thursday June 3 |
11:30 am |
End-of-Year Luncheon
at Brady's Landing Restaurant
New Member Welcome Service
DRT Convention Report
See May 2010 Newsletter for Details
June Luncheon Reservation Form
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, August 29, 2009
District VI Fall Workshop
Hosted by Dr. Richard Fox Brenham Chapter
Washington on the Brazos
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Christmas Open House
Honoring Friends of the Log House
Hosted by CRT and DRT
Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sixth Annual Harris County Hospital District Fun Run
In cooperation with the Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
Details to be announced
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Texas Independence Day Celebration
Living Texas History Festival
Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10th Annual San Jacinto Symposium
Friends of San Jacinto Battleground
University of Houston Hilton Hotel Conference Center
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
SAN JACINTO DAY
174th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto
Commemorative Ceremony
Presentation of DRT & SRT Scholarship Winners
San Jacinto Battleground, 10:00 am
Saturday, April 24, 2010
San Jacinto Festival and Battle Reenactment
San Jacinto Battleground, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Battle Reenactment – 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Reception For
Texas History Essay Winners
Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
2:00 pm
DRT Convention Information
Wednesday – Saturday, May 12 - 15, 2010
117th DRT Convention
“Stars of the Republic”
Hosted by District VI Chapters
Crown Plaza Hotel
8686 Kirby Drive at Loop 610
Houston, TX 77654
Reservations: 713-748-3221
DRT Convention Registration
Friday – Saturday, June 25-26, 2010
52nd CRT Convention
Midland, TX
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