Events

2026 Stanley Reed & Graff Texas History Symposium
Hosted by the Dallas Historical Society

Hall of State, Fair Park
Dallas, Texas
February 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Dr. Erika Arredondo-Haskins will present:

"Beyond the Battle: Exploring the Lives of Women and Children at the Alamo, 1836"

This lecture examines the Spanish Texas women noncombatants of the Battle of the Alamo and their children, situating the events of March 1836 within the broader social fabric of San Antonio. The presentation considers the families who lived in and around the Alamo compound, their experiences during the siege, and their lives in the aftermath of the battle.

The symposium is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Event details and registration:
https://www.dallashistory.org/event/2026-stanley-reed-graff-texas-history-symposium/

JUNE 10, 2025:

Life, Liberty, and Bexar County: America 250 Teacher Development Workshop

Dr. Haskins will be presenting “Rancheras: Spanish Texas Women and their Contributions to American Independence,” alongside prominent professors, scholars, and historians.

Registration is currently full. Waitlist available.