EVENING SPEAKER & WINE RECEPTION SERIES
Join The Heritage Society’s Speaker Series and Wine Reception in Houston for an evening of local history, expert talks, and curated wines. Network with history enthusiasts and reserve your spot today and support our mission to preserve Houston’s history. These programs are sponsored in part by the Summerlee Foundation.
“HOW TEXAS SAVED THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION”
Presented in collaboration with the Professional Tour Guide Association of Houston (PTGAH)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
5:15 PM Wine and Cheese reception
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Speaker - Dr. Carolina Castillo Crimm
1100 Bagby Street, HTX 77002
(Free parking at 212 Dallas Street)
Event Overview
Join The Heritage Society and the Professional Tour Guide Association of Houston (PTGAH) for a dynamic public program exploring one of the most overlooked stories in American history: how Texas resources, cattle, and Tejano leadership played a decisive role in securing victory during the American Revolution.
This 45‑minute presentation, followed by audience Q&A, reveals the global networks, frontier alliances, and courageous individuals who helped shape the nation’s fight for independence.
Free for PTGAH members
$10 for non‑members
🤝 About the Collaboration with PTGAH
This program is presented in partnership with the Professional Tour Guide Association of Houston (PTGAH) — a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the standards of professional guiding across the Greater Houston region.
PTGAH members include certified guides, historians, interpreters, and cultural ambassadors who lead tours across Houston’s museums, historic districts, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks. The organization provides:
Professional training and continuing education
Certification and standards for tour excellence
Networking and support for guides and cultural educators
Public programs that deepen understanding of Houston’s history and heritage
This collaboration reflects a shared mission: to bring history to life for the public and highlight the diverse stories that shaped Texas and the nation.
🎤 Featured Speaker: Dr. Carolina Castillo Crimm
Dr. Carolina Castillo Crimm is Professor Emeritus at Sam Houston State University, where she taught History for 20 years. A native of Mexico, she holds degrees from the University of Miami, Texas Tech, and the University of Texas.
She is widely recognized for her groundbreaking book De León: A Tejano Family History, and she is an active member of numerous historical societies across Texas.
Dr. Crimm now leads immersive historical tours throughout Texas and Mexico through her company, Historic Tours of Texas. She lives in Huntsville with her husband, Jack.
Tickets are $10. Wine and cheese will be served. Tickets and more information - Evening Speaker Wine Reception Series — The Heritage Society
