The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) proudly announce the celebration of the 2024 Texian Navy Day on Saturday, September 21st beginning at 10:00 AM. This annual event, established by the Texas Legislature in 2005, honors the vital contribution of the Texas Navy during the fight for Texas independence. The ceremony will take place at 1 Monument Circle in La Porte, with a full program of activities paying tribute to those who served at sea to secure Texas' freedom.
This year's keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Gregg Dimmick, a retired pediatrician and renowned avocational archaeologist. Dr. Dimmick, a graduate of Texas A&M University and the University of Nebraska Medical School, has co-authored significant archeological reports on the Mexican army's retreat after the Battle of San Jacinto. He is the author of Sea of Mud: The Retreat of the Mexican Army After San Jacinto and has contributed extensively to the field of Texas history through his research and publication.
The event will commence at 9:30 AM with a musical prelude by the Deer Park High School Orchestra, followed by a formal program that includes the presentation of colors, special proclomations, and a wreath-laying ceremony. Distinguished guests, including representatives from the Texas Navy Association, the Texas Historical Commission, and the Battleship Texas Foundation, will be in attendance to honor the legacy of the Texian Navy.