Houston Archaeological Society - Bridles & Biscuits
Jul
17

Houston Archaeological Society - Bridles & Biscuits


The HAS is a group of incredible archaeologists, both professional and avocational, with a deep appreciation for history. This presentation will focus on places, trails, and other historical sites related to the final years of Spanish East Texas. I’ll be focused on my book Bridles and Buiscuits: Contraband Culture in Spanish East Texas.

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Zion Hill Baptist Church - Contraband Culture of Nacogdoches
Aug
1

Zion Hill Baptist Church - Contraband Culture of Nacogdoches

This talk will focus on the contraband culture of Spanish East Texas in the late 18th century. The nature of the trade, the trails used to carry on illegal commerce, and the role of Antonio Gil Ibarvo will be the primary focus.

Zion Hill Baptist Church has been beautifully restored and is reason enough to attend in itself. Stay tuned for additional details. Click here for additional information about the venue.

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Lufkin SAR/SRT - Bridles & Biscuits
Aug
7

Lufkin SAR/SRT - Bridles & Biscuits

This presentation will focus on newest book, BRIDLES & BISCUITS: Contraband Culture in Spanish East Texas. Along with my collaborator, Tom Gann of Lufkin, we will cover early trade and the role of Antonio Gil Ibarvo in the movement of goods.

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Harrison County Historical Museum | Bridles & Biscuits
Mar
27

Harrison County Historical Museum | Bridles & Biscuits

Noon talks at the Harrison County Historical Museum are where stories about the past come to life. This presentation will focus on a history of the East Texas region before Anglo settlers began to find their way to Texas. For more information, contact the Harrison County Historical Museum at 903.935.8417 or visit their website at https://harrisoncountymuseum.org/.

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TRAMMEL'S TRACE - Jefferson Carnegie Library
Mar
13

TRAMMEL'S TRACE - Jefferson Carnegie Library

This presentation, sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library, will focus on Trammel’s Trace. Both the history of the road that crossed East Texas and its current remains and likely route will be covered. For more information contact the library at (903) 665-8911.

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Caddo / East Texas Archaeological Conference
Feb
21
to Feb 22

Caddo / East Texas Archaeological Conference

This combined meeting of the Caddo Conference Organization and the East Texas Archaeological Association is an annual event where people gather to reconnect and share new discoveries and research. The Friday events will be a tribute and memorial for Tom Middlebrook, who passed away earlier this year. I will be presenting a session about Monk’s Cave, a Rusk County site with petroglyphs that I had the opportunity to dig with Tom and others. On Saturday, I’ll be presenting with Matt Solomon and discussing the city’s plan to install a new Trammel’s Trace marker and signage along the route.

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TRAMMEL'S TRACE - New Kentucky DRT
Jan
14

TRAMMEL'S TRACE - New Kentucky DRT

The New Kentucky Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas is an active and energetic chapter based in the Tomball area. This presentation will focus extra attention on the trail’s namesake who grew up along the Tennessee-Kentucky border, Nicholas Trammell.

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2023 Fall Conference for the ETHA
Oct
5
to Oct 7

2023 Fall Conference for the ETHA

The 2023 Fall Conference for the East Texas Historical Association will have many distinguished presenters including academic historians, avocational historians like me, and students from colleges, universities, and secondary schools. I will host a session focused on County Historical Commissions and their importance in preserving the stories and documents of local history. For more information go to https://www.easttexashistorical.org/conference.

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To see my list of speaking engagements from 2022 back, click this link.