The Order of the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez was first established in San Antonio and strives to "inform the public about Spain's substantial although generally little known contributions to the success of the American Revolution."
Modern Times Lecture Series
Gálvez and the American Patriots
John Espinosa
Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez
SUnday, september 28, 2025 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
**Doors at 2:00pm; Lecture at 2:30PM
In Person and online!
Tickets
$10 General Admission | $5 Student | $0 NCHM Member
$0 Blue Star Family Members*
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Governor of Louisiana during the Spanish colonial period, General Bernardo de Gálvez played a vital role in the American Revolution by leading multiple military expeditions along the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast. His military contributions included the capture of Baton Rouge and Mobile, as well as other British holdings. His successful siege at Pensacola denied a British advancement along the Mississippi River. In addition to military service, Gálvez also assisted the Continental Army through the donation of military provisions of ammunitions and medicine as well as protection for their ships from British attacks at the port of New Orleans.
John Espinosa of the Order of the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez presents the story of this important but relatively unknown figure of the American Revolution. The Order of the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez is a nonprofit organization founded in San Antonio (originally as the Granaderos de Gálvez) by Charles E. Barrera, a local businessman, and Henry Guerra, a local radio personality, to educate the public of the substantial contributions to the American Revolution by Spain and General Bernardo de Gálvez. The organization’s founding stemmed from planning for the American Bicentennial.
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About the Speaker
John Espinosa
Speaker bio coming soon.
Sponsors
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