Join us immediately following our Friends' annual meeting for our fall season opener of History at Night - Bridles and Biscuits: Contraband Culture in Spanish East Texas with Gary Pinkerton!
Breakfast and his horse’s bridle: these were what a Spanish soldier in 1790s Spanish East Texas traded for the unregulated goods found in his possession. Here Gary L. Pinkerton uncovers the true nature of contraband trade and why it was so pervasive. Bridles and Biscuits: Contraband Culture in Spanish East Texas explores the complex economies and shifting structures of a borderland environment.
This program as well as the Friends' Annual Meeting is free of charge and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served with all free-will donations benefiting the Friends of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. Be sure to bring your checkbook for preferred payment for your Friends' membership renewal, but cash and card can be accepted as well.
About our Speaker: Gary has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology from East Texas A&M University. He spent his career working in human resources. As an independent researcher, he contributes to diverse projects, including website design for non-profit organizations. He is a Fellow of the East Texas Historical Association and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Texas History.