Delve into the rich history and enduring legacy of Tejanos and explore the importance of preserving family histories and cultural traditions during an evening with two respected historians dedicated to preserving South Texas history!

Edna Campos Gravenhorst, an author, researcher and local historian, shares her work documenting her family’s journey from Spain to South Texas. Her family’s history in South Texas dates back to 1750.

She is joined by eighth-generation Tejano Homero Salinas Vera, a historian, publisher and descendant of early Spanish settlers in Nuevo Santander, who offers a personal perspective on his family’s ranching heritage and the
generations of Tejanos who helped shape South Texas.

📅 Thursday, August 6 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

👤 Adults

🎟️Free For Members | Free with Pre-Registration for Non-Members