Granaderos y Damas de Galvez

09/03/2026

We enjoyed a very good meeting last night. Our guest speaker was Clementina Garcia, President of Los Bexareños Genealogical and Historical Society. She gave us excellent guidance and shared her research skills to help us all with our genealogy. She shared her strong interest in ancestry and the history of Spanish, Mexican, and Tejano families in present-day Texas.

08/25/2026

The old saying "If the mountain won't come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain" came to fruition on Monday evening, 24 August 2026, when San Antonio Founding Chapter Governor José L González delivered his PowerPoint presentation: "Bernardo de Gálvez and Spain's Role in the American Revolution--What You Were Never Taught in School" to members of the Central Texas Genealogical Society in Waco, Texas. Since he was not able to speak in person, the wonders of technology allowed him to do so via Zoom. Thanks to all present and to Ron Barnett for handling the technology requirements. A special thank you to that group's leadership for its donation to our chapter's Scholarship Fund. ¡Viva España! ¡Viva Gálvez!

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

We staffed a table for book sales today at the Battle of Medina Symposium held in Leming, TX. It was another great day for book sales, speaking with people about our group, and excellent speakers in the auditorium. Staffing our table were Governor Joe González, Treasurer Manny Rodriguez, Secretary Janie Rodriguez, Granadero Jesse Guerra, and Governor Emeritus Joe Pérez.

08/13/2026

Tonight, we served as the Color Guard for the 2026 National Convention of the Military Order of the World Wars. We were very well received and the participants represented the group very well. Thanks go out to Governor Joe González for coordinating our participation, Archivist Stella González for the photos, Sergeant Major Adam Dominguez, Continental Army Soldier Joe Weathersby, Granadero Joe Pérez, Granadero Jesse Guerra, Fifer Louisette Zurita, and Drummer Alex Zamora. Great job, everyone!

08/12/2026

R.I.P. Granadero J.J. Zavala. August 21, 1951 - July 30, 2026

08/12/2026

It is with sorrow that we say goodbye to Granadero Joe Jesse (J.J.) Zavala. Representing the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez at the burial site were Governor José (Joe) González and Governor Emeritus Joe Pérez. He was laid to rest today at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. J.J. was a dedicated member who donned a Granadero uniform and participated in many events over the years. He is remembered as a friend and a kind soul who would help anyone in need. May J.J. forever rest in peace.

08/11/2026

An old photo showing 4 of the 6 uniformed founding members of our organization, about 1975 or 1976. At left is the original and at right is the same photo retouched using ChatGPT. Granaderos L-R: Adolfo Herrera, Charles Barrera, Ventura Perez, Henry De Leon. Thank you, Dama Deanna Rodriguez, for sending it in. Henry De Leon is Dama Deanna Rodriguez's great uncle and Ventura Perez is Joe Perez's father. Una foto antigua que muestra a 4 de los 6 miembros fundadores uniformados de nuestra organización, alrededor de 1975 o 1976. A la izquierda está el original y a la derecha está la misma foto retocada usando ChatGPT. Granaderos L-R: Adolfo Herrera, Charles Barrera, Ventura Pérez, Henry de León. Gracias, Dama Deanna Rodríguez, por enviarlo. Henry de León es el tío abuelo de Dama Deanna Rodríguez y Ventura Pérez es el padre de Joe Pérez.

08/06/2026

We had another excellent meeting last night. Dinner was good, the camaraderie was enjoyable, and the presentation was great. Our speaker was Nathan Jones, Director of Curation at the Alamo. His presentation was titled, "Hermanos en Armas: New Spanish Material Culture and American Independence."

08/01/2026

Today, Joe Perez, Governor Emeritus of the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez San Antonio Founding Chapter, gave a presentation at the Tri-County Historical Commission Symposium Part 2. Thanks to Anthony Delgado (Wilson County Historical Commission Chair), Belinda Mora Gavallos (Béxar County Historical Commission Chair), and Martin Gonzáles (Atascosa County Historical Commission Chair) for sponsoring this event and bringing us all together. It was another fantastic learning experience with excellent speakers. A big Thank You to Mari Tamez, Béxar Heritage Outreach Manager and her staff for all their work in coordinating this event. Way to go, Joe Perez, for representing the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez.