Featured Speakers

Presentation: James Walker Fannin and the Goliad Massacre

With an extensive career in academia and public history, Swanlund has published widely and co-edited major works including Single Star of the West and A Lone Star Reader. A longtime educator with deep involvement in Texas historical organizations, he brings a sharp analytical lens to the tragedy and legacy of Goliad.

Presentation: Alamo Artillery and Public Memory

Senior Researcher and Historian at the Alamo, Lanham is a U.S. Air Force veteran and lifelong Texan whose ancestors fought at San Jacinto. With academic training in anthropology and history, his work explores how memory, myth, and material culture shape the public understanding of the Alamo story.

Presentation: Resurrecting an Alamo Defender

A seventh-generation Texan and direct descendant of Alamo defender Gordon C. Jennings, White is a noted researcher, author, and preservation advocate. Her groundbreaking archival work—including unprecedented access to the New Orleans Greys flag in Mexico—has shaped modern understanding of Alamo history and preservation.

Presentation at Friday Dinner: The Runaway Scrape

A renowned scholar of Texas military and social history, Hardin has authored award-winning works such as Texian Iliad and Texian Macabre. A frequent commentator on national media, he brings unmatched depth and narrative power to the history of the Republic era.

Presentation: The Evolution of the Alamo

George Nelson guides attendees through the physical and interpretive evolution of the Alamo, including the iconic bronze models featured in Saturday’s South Gate Outdoor Exhibit walking tour.

Join us for a weekend of camaraderie, education, and celebration as we bring the Texas Revolution to life. From thought-provoking presentations by experts to exclusive museum access, the Texas Revolution Rendezvous promises an unforgettable experience steeped in Texas heritage.

Reserve your spot today and become part of this exceptional event!