LA GRANADA the Order of Granaderos Y Damas De Gálvez – Founding Chapter APRIL 2014 SAN ANTONIO, TX

LA GRANADA The Order of Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez – Founding Chapter APRIL 2014 www.granaderos.org SAN ANTONIO, TX

IN THIS ISSUE: SAPD Memorial Festival PG. SAPD Memorial Festival 1 On Saturday, March 1st, Michael Rojas, Maverick Library 1 Miaoyin Rojas and Joe Perez staffed a SA Genealogical Society 1 booth at the San Antonio Police Dept Next Meeting 2 Upcoming Events 2 Memorial Festival, which raises funds for Fife & Drum Corps News 3 the families of fallen officers. We had From our Friends in LA. 4 many visitors to the booth and several of Galvez Panels at San Jose 5 them got to fire the musket. Joe and Other Chapters 5 Miaoyin also marched in the short parade. Michael Rojas, Joe Perez and San Jacinto Symposium 5 Miaoyin Rojas staff the booth Thanks go out to Michael, Miaoyin & Joe. Internet News Roundup 6 March Meeting Minutes 7 San Antonio Maverick Library Genealogical On Saturday, March 8th, James Salinas, Joe Perez, and Historical Miaoyin Rojas and Michael Rojas gave a living history Society presentation at the Maverick Library. Despite the rain, On Saturday, March 15th, there was still a good sized Governor Joe Perez gave a audience to enjoy the living history presentation to the interactive presentation. San Antonio It started with a march Genealogical through the library leading to and Historical the meeting room where Joe Perez, James Salinas and Michael Society. He Rojas presented information about Gálvez and his Gulf Coast presented in- Campaign, the Spanish Milled Dollar and the Cross of Burgundy formation on flag. Miaoyin played Yankee Doodle and The Girl I Left Behind Spain’s covert Me on the fife and got applause after each tune. assistance to the American Colonists, the Texas cattle drives to Louisiana and Birthday Wishes General Gálvez’ Gulf Coast Campaign. He also spoke about Happy Birthday wishes go out to Dama Victoria the uniform and equipment and Thonhoff who celebrates her birthday on April 2nd. We all added information about the wish you a very happy birthday, Mrs. Thonhoff. Spanish milled dollar as the basis of our initial currency.

Upcoming Events

Saturday April 5 10:00 am–4:00 pm Next Meeting th 13 Annual Tejeda Middle School History Faire and Culture Fest. We Wednesday, April 2 will have a living history booth and our Fife & Drum Corps will play tunes of Royal Inn Oriental Cuisine the American Revolution.

5440 Babcock Rd Thursday April 10 12:00 noon Governor Joe Perez will give a Dinner at 6:30 Meeting at 7:15 presentation to the Green Mountain Boys Chapter of the National Society Guest Speaker: Daughters of the American Revolution

Dr. Carolina Crimm Monday April 21 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm “Bernardo de Gálvez, We will participate and present a wreath as part of the Pilgrimage to the Man of the Enlightenment” Alamo from the Municipal Auditorium to the Alamo.

Saturday April 26 9:00 am–4:00 pm We will participate in the King William Fair and Parade. We must be in the Our guest speaker for the April meeting is Dr. forming area for the parade by 8:00 am Carolina Crimm, who is a retired professor of history and our booth will be staffed from 9:00 from Sam Houston State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Latin American History from the University am to 5:00 pm. of Texas at Austin. Not only is she a prize-winning teacher, having been named Piper Professor for Texas, she is also an award winning author as her book De Leon: A Tejano Family History won the prestigious La Bahía Award from the Sons of the Republic of Texas in 2005. That same year, she was granted a Fellowship in the Texas State Historical Association for her “significant contributions to scholarship in Texas History”. In retirement she has begun work on a series of historical novels about Spanish Texas. Her current project is about Governor Bernardo de Gálvez. She is an excellent author and a dynamic public speaker. You won’t want to miss her presentation at our next meeting. See you there!

Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez – Founding Chapter – San Antonio TX

Governor (& Editor of La Granada): Joe Perez / (210) 386-5050 / [email protected] Deputy Governor: Roberto Flores / (210) 433-8971 / [email protected] Secretary: Briana Perez / (210) 412-4929 / [email protected] Treasurer: Elizabeth Perez / (210) 857-4742 / [email protected] Webmaster of La Revista (official website): Roland Cantu / [email protected]

Granaderos de Gálvez Fife & Drum Corps

We had some great practices in March and continue to improve in all areas. Our instructors, Fifer Kate Bolcar and Drummer Gerard Cortese are bringing us along very well and, as a group, we are sounding much better. We will have practices more often to master the tunes and expand our repertoire. We will also practice while marching to hone our skills necessary in that area from drum rolloffs to Drum Major signals. Every practice in April will be a rehearsal for the King William Parade. Our rehearsal schedule for April is as follows:

Saturday, April 5 at the Tejeda Middle School History Fair, 2909 E Evans Rd. We will practice and perform in our display booth, at the open microphone area and even march around the grounds. This will give us great practice for the parade.

Saturday, April 19 at the home of Kate & Gerard, 7113 Avery Rd in Live Oak.

The music list is as follows: Yankee Doodle The Girl I Left Behind Me La Marcha de los Granaderos Yellow Rose of Texas King William (maybe)

Drum Call: Chamade

The following is taken from page 108 of the book “The Longest Siege of the American Revolution: Pensacola” by Wesley Odom, who is the Governor of the Pensacola Chapter of Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez. “Faced with the loss of more blood and with no hope of relief, Campbell, shortly before 3:00 p.m., ordered a drummer boy to the ramparts of Ft. George to beat the chamade, which was a certain drum beat that indicated that the commander wanted to discuss a proposition. The battlefield became quiet.” General Campbell wanted to discuss the terms of his surrender to General Gálvez. It was the fifth and final British fort Gálvez captured during his Gulf Coast Campaign, which returned control of both east and west Florida back to Spain. From Our Friends in Louisiana By Granadero Clifford Normand and Dama Lynda Normand George Washington Dedication

The Louisiana Society Sons of the American Revolution purchased a bust of George Washington and had it installed on the State Capital Grounds in Baton Rouge near the Old Military Arsenal. Since the installation, the Baton Rouge General Philemon Thomas Chapter of the SAR has been holding a memorial service that has included a wreath presentation on Washington's Birthday. This year, the ceremony was conducted on February 22nd and, for the first time, the Canary Island Historical Society of Louisiana was invited to join in the celebration. Shown at left is a picture, taken by Greg Lindsly of this year’s ceremony and includes (L-R) Granadero Clifford Normand and Canary Island descendants Denise Lindsly, Joan Aleman, Stella Tanoos, John Hickey, Janell Hickey, and Dama Lynda Normand. Clifford Normand and John Hickey are Canary Islander descendants by marriage.

First Gálvez Patriot Recognized by SAR

The re-dedication of the grave of Miguel Dragon in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans will be held April 5. The tomb was deteriorating and was recently rebuilt by contributions from the family and others. Dragon was the first Gálvez Patriot to be recognized by the Sons of the American Revolution. The application by Theodore Dimitry required the by-laws of the SAR to be changed to permit the Spanish Patriots to be recognized.

Markers of Remembrance The Philemon Thomas Chapter of the SAR has voted to provide grave markings for three Patriots buried in the St. James Catholic Church Cemetery in St. James, Louisiana over the next three years. The Patriots are Lt. Michael Cantrelle (a soldier of the Revolution with the Gálvez Expedition), Marin Landry (recognized for his patriotic service in the American Revolution) and Nicholas Verret, Sr. (the Commandant at Cabahanoce on First Acadian Coast 1770-1775). They hope to have the first marker placed by Veterans Day of this year. Gálvez Panels on Display at Mission San Jose – San Antonio TX

The Gálvez Panels are now on display at Mission San Jose in the Visitor’s Center and will remain there through the summer. Governor Perez is working with the mission to have Granaderos periodically serve as docents to explain the panels to visitors, as we did when the panels were on display at Texas A&M-San Antonio. This will be a great opportunity to actively teach the public about General Gálvez and Spain’s contributions to the American Revolution. The panels are sponsored by the Texas A&M-San Antonio Chapter of the Texas Connection with the American Revolution Association (TCARA).

Other Chapters Around the Country

In last month’s newsletter, we explained some of the things the Houston Chapter and Pensacola Chapter are doing to fulfill the mission of the Order. This month, we look at some things the Washington DC Chapter and Jacksonville Chapter are doing. Members of the Washington DC Chapter don the uniforms of the Louisiana Regiment that served under Gálvez and they participate in several reenactments throughout the year under the leadership of Governor Hector Diaz. In addition to reenactments, they march in parades and conduct living history presentations about General Gálvez. The Jacksonville Chapter, under the leadership of Governor Javier Salinas, meets periodically and stays active sponsoring essay contests about General Gálvez and most recently by helping sponsor the Bernardo de Gálvez Exhibit at the Beaches Museum and History Park in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The exhibit ran from December 13, 2013 to March 9, 2014. While each chapter does different things, we all stay committed to the mission of the organization to educate the public about Bernardo de Gálvez and Spain’s contributions to the American Revolution.

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San Jacinto Symposium 2014 “The Tejano Side of the Texas Revolution By Barbara Eaves ~ San Jacinto Symposium Planning Committee

The 2014 San Jacinto Symposium is exploring The Tejano Side of the Texas Revolution, a story that has not been told very often (or very well) and one that is of growing interest as more and more of our population is of Hispanic heritage. On Saturday, April 12, six eminent Texas history scholars will tackle what has evolved into the somewhat off-kilter memory of the Revolution – that it was Anglos against Mexicans. Actually, more than 100 Texas-born Tejanos fought in Sam Houston’s army alongside “newcomers” from the U. S. and Europe. The Symposium will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Ripley House, the historic center of Houston’s Hispanic Community, at 4410 Navigation, Houston TX 77003. The $55 fee covers lunch, parking, exhibits, and a stimulating day of formal presentations and informal conversations with interesting people. For more information, you may contact Barbara Eaves at [email protected] or by calling her at 713-521-0768. You can also visit the website at www.sanjacintoconservancy.org for more detailed information. I n t e r n e t N e w s R o u n d u p

A collection of recent articles found in various publications that appeared on the internet.

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Essay Scholarship - March 11, 2014 Milton, Florida The Pensacola Heritage Foundation is offering a 2014 scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a graduating senior from Escambia/Santa Rosa County. The winner must be graduating as a senior in a local high school and enrolling as a freshman in college in the fall, 2014. Students will write an essay not to exceed 1,000 words on either Pensacola’s local heritage, or on Bernardo de Galvez.

Pensacola's connections around the globe Bella Magazine, a subsiary of the Pensacola News Journal – March 18, 2014 Macharaviaya, Spain — Established in 2010 with the help of Nan Harper, this relationship is based on a historical connection with Gen. Bernardo de Gálvez, a Macharaviaya native establishing roots in Pensacola after defeating the British. His descendents still thrive in Pensacola. Delegations from Macharaviaya have recently visited Pensacola, and currently a group from Pensacola is planning a trip to visit Macharaviaya, Spain.

Hispanics Were The First To Tame The West San Antonio Express/News online edition – March 7, 2014 By Dr. Lino Garcia, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Spanish Literature, University of Texas Pan American “During the American Revolution, more than 100 ships were deployed from México and other parts of New Spain to aid in the fight against Britain. In addition to Gov. Bernardo de Gálvez of Louisiana, other Hispanics who distinguished themselves in the American Revolution were…” Read the entire article at the following link: http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Hispanics-were-first-to-tame-the-west- 5298281.php

Overdue Medals of Honor by Grace Flores-Hughes Digital news magazine - March 16, 2014 (In an article about 17 Hispanics awarded long overdue Medals of Honor) People of Hispanic origin have fought in America’s wars since 1775, the start of the War of Independence. Although the first Hispanics to fight for America may not have been American citizens per se, their devotion to America’s future is well documented. Take for example, General Bernardo de Galvez, the Spanish governor of the Louisiana territories. He fought with the revolutionists by helping the blockade of British ships and to date a statue of General de Galvez is found in a prominent location in Washington, D.C.

Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez Meeting Minutes For the meeting held March 5, 2014 at the Royal Inn Oriental Cuisine Restaurant Submitted by Secretary Briana Perez

Attendance: Peter Baron, Jack Cowan, Joaquin Faz, Pauine Faz, Roberto Flores, Lucila Flores, Robert Hancock, Priscilla Hancock, Larry Kirkpatrick, Yolanda Kirkpatrick, Rose Marie La Penta, Rueben Perez, Joe Perez, Elizabeth Perez, Briana Perez, Susan Thonhoff Rodriguez, Michael Rojas, Miaoyin Rojas, James Salinas Jr, Elizabeth Salinas, Robert Thonhoff, Richard Whynot

 Governor Joe Perez brought the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m.  Robert Thonhoff gave the Invocation and Priscilla Hancock led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Treasurer Elizabeth Perez presented the February Treasurer’s Report indicating a Beginning Balance of $720.24, Expenses of $80.76, Income of $155.06 and an Ending Balance of $794.54. Rueben Perez moved to accept the report and it was seconded by Bob Hancock. Motion carried.  Secretary Briana Perez presented the Secretary’s Report giving the minutes of the February meeting as well as upcoming events in March. Richard Whynot moved to accept the report and it was seconded by Rueben Perez. Motion carried.  Joe announced that we continue to receive income from the sale of Rueben Perez’ book “Laredito, The Forgotten Neighborhood West of San Pedro Creek” and commended Rueben for his generosity and dedication to the organization.  Jack Cowan said the Gálvez Panels will be on display at Mission San Jose all through the summer.  Richard Whynot said he wrote to the Lt. Gov. of Louisana (Dardenne) on the movement to get Gálvez as an honorary US Citizen and the Lt. Gov. replied. Joe read the reply letter to the group.  Reuben and Dorothy Perez reminded everyone about the Dawn at the Alamo on March 6th and Mr. Thonhoff announced his speaking engagement on Tejano Families and Ranches which he will also present to our group at our May meeting.  Robert Hancock, President of the San Antonio Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, presented Joe with a certificate and a Bronze Good Citizenship Medal for Joe’s continued leadership efforts in educating the public about the American Revolution.  Guest Speaker Peter Baron presented Joe Perez with custom flag holders for us to use at our living history booth displays. Peter then gave an outstanding presentation on the establishment of the Continental Army while dressed as a Militia man. He also had several items on a display table.  Governor Perez adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

At Our Last Meeting: We had a great presentation on the Continental Army by Peter Baron, in militia uniform. Also, Governor Joe Perez was presented with a Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and certificate by Robert Hancock, President of the San Antonio Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. Joe said, “It is an honor to receive this recognition from such a well respected organization as the SAR San Antonio Chapter.”

Joe Perez & Peter Baron Good Citizenship Certificate Obverse of medal Reverse of medal Robt. Hancock presenting to Joe Perez