Post by bchemerka on Feb 11, 2014 20:01:25 GMT -5
The Alamo Society 2014 Symposium
Menger Hotel, San Antonio
Saturday, March 8, 2014
9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
General admission for all is $10.
[no advance ticket purchases; no admission prior to 9 a.m.]
Scheduled Program begins at 9:30 a.m. (subject to change):
• Introduction and greeting by William Chemerka, Editor: The Alamo Journal
• Alamo Society 2014 Symposium button distribution
• “Alamo Steel,” a talk and display of Bowie knives by Louisiana’s Chris Nolen who will describe the knives used at the Alamo and those subsequently used and featured in various films.
• “The West Wall Rediscovered,” a presentation by Texas’ Rick Range and California’s Craig Covner about the appearance of the Alamo’s west wall during the famous 13-day siege and battle.
• “Faces of the Texas Revolution” by Texas’ Amanda Danning who will display and discuss her unique hand-sculpted forensic facial reconstructions.
• Alamo authors’ book signing.
• Alamo art work display and sale by artist Wade Dillon
• Silent auction of Alamo and Alamo defender collectibles.
• And more!
* Additional symposium space is being provided at the Menger Hotel.
* Coffee courtesy of Texas’ Richard Sellinger.
* Note: Discounted rooms are available at the Menger Hotel. Identify yourself as an Alamo Society member and make your reservation now!
[Information modified from Alamo Journal issue #171]
Menger Hotel, San Antonio
Saturday, March 8, 2014
9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
General admission for all is $10.
[no advance ticket purchases; no admission prior to 9 a.m.]
Scheduled Program begins at 9:30 a.m. (subject to change):
• Introduction and greeting by William Chemerka, Editor: The Alamo Journal
• Alamo Society 2014 Symposium button distribution
• “Alamo Steel,” a talk and display of Bowie knives by Louisiana’s Chris Nolen who will describe the knives used at the Alamo and those subsequently used and featured in various films.
• “The West Wall Rediscovered,” a presentation by Texas’ Rick Range and California’s Craig Covner about the appearance of the Alamo’s west wall during the famous 13-day siege and battle.
• “Faces of the Texas Revolution” by Texas’ Amanda Danning who will display and discuss her unique hand-sculpted forensic facial reconstructions.
• Alamo authors’ book signing.
• Alamo art work display and sale by artist Wade Dillon
• Silent auction of Alamo and Alamo defender collectibles.
• And more!
* Additional symposium space is being provided at the Menger Hotel.
* Coffee courtesy of Texas’ Richard Sellinger.
* Note: Discounted rooms are available at the Menger Hotel. Identify yourself as an Alamo Society member and make your reservation now!
[Information modified from Alamo Journal issue #171]