It's 1835 At The Menger ​

The best history bang for your buck

1835 Is Calling...You Should Answer The Texas State Historical Association is bringing 1835 to San Antonio's storied Menger Hotel this month. The name of this new annual event - Texas Revolution Rendezvous - tells you what it's about.   I'll fill you in on the details.  Rendezvous is a weekend tailored to students of Texas history of all ages. This year's theme, if you can't tell, is 1835.     Our evening repast at The Menger, illuminated by the flicker of lanterns, will feature what Texians had aplenty - beef, corn, garden staples - interpreted for our modern palate as beef short ribs, corn & squash succotash, corn bread, and pan de campo. The evening's entertainment will be provided by prolific historian Dr. Rick McCaslin in conversation with author Jim Brasher. Their topic? The eleven days in May 1836 when the final battle of the Revolution seemed imminent but didn't happen and why it didn't happen. Also on the evening's agenda is a live auction, with a curated selection of Texana. (I donated a couple of treasures from my Copano Bay Press stash to mingle with Texas rarities. A pair of his & hers custom boots from Houston's Republic Boot Company will also compete for your bids, all of which support TSHA's initiatives to get kids re-engaged with our history.) In keeping with Fiesta tradition, every dinner guest will receive a handsome Rendezvous Fiesta medal as a memento of our time together. Period dress is optional but if you have it, come flaunt it at The Menger. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., we'll get to know 1835 better through some of history's best ambassadors: Dr. Stephen Hardin will share his knowledge of the ordinary Texian-turned-soldier. (Pro tip: If you have a copy of his new book on the Runaway Scrape, don't leave it at home! This will be a fine time to get it signed.) William Scott will delve into the canon of myth and evidence surrounding the cannon at Gonzales. Bill is incapable of boring an audience. Be excited for this one. David Vickers, a true South Texas character and gifted historian, will shed light on Lipantitlan and Battle of The Nueces. Ernesto Rodriguez, the Alamo's senior historian, conversant in all things Alamo in two languages, will share a slice of his encyclopedic knowledge. But what will you do with your Sunday in San Antonio? TSHA has thought of that, too.  Entrance to San Antonio's premiere museums alone is worth the price of admission. Special room and parking rates are available at The Menger for Rendezvous attendees. Kiddos under 17 will be admitted to the Saturday presentations at no charge.   This weekend offers history goodies in abundance. I invite y'all to come see what 1835 was all about and why it's worth remembering.   You can register by clicking the button below. REGISTER FOR THE RENDEZVOUS God & Texas,   Michelle Michelle M. Haas,  Chairman Texas History Trust

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