GENERAL MEETINGS

We welcome all individuals interested in local history to attend our general meetings. Guest speakers give talks about history, genealogy, archaeology, and other subjects of interest to the membership. 

Meetings are held in February, May, and November, on the first Tuesday of the month, while the September meeting is held on the second Tuesday of the month. All meetings are from noon to 2 pm.  

Meetings are open to the public. 

A donation of $5 is suggested for non-members. RSVP required. Email: info@historicalsocietyofhelotes.org  

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 • 

12:00 pm - 2 pm

LOCATION:  Gardens at Old Town, 15060 Antonio Drive, Helotes, TX

GUEST SPEAKER:  Florence Byham Weinberg https://www.florencemweinberg.com

PRESENTATION: "Before the Alamo" 

Award-winning Author Florence Byham  Weinberg will discuss the events that transpired over the thirty years that led up to the Battle of the Alamo. Her novel, Before the Alamo, vividly depicts the era through the eyes of a half-Indian, half-Spanish woman. 

Florence Byham Weinberg, born in Alamogordo, New Mexico, lived on a ranch as well as a farm and traveled with her military family. After earning a PhD, she taught for 36 years at three universities. She published four scholarly books and many articles. Since retiring, she has written nine historical novels and one philosophical fantasy/thriller. She lives in San Antonio, loves cats, dogs, horses, and conversations with great-souled friends.

A DELUXE BOX LUNCH 

• From Jason's Deli
• Order beginning in mid-April until May 1.

ORDER FROM FIVE MENU ITEMS:

 1 - Nutty Mixed-Up Salad Box  

 2 - Mesa Chicken Salad Box  

 3 - Vegetable Cream Cheese Wrap  

 4 - Spinach Veggie Wrap  

 5 - Boardroom Box 

PayPal Button for Meals Provided Below.  Your order is your RSVP. 

If you do not wish to order a meal, but plan to attend, please email RSVP to: info@historicalsocietyofhelotes.org