The Granaderos y Damas de Galvez (Galvez Grenadier and Ladies) is a non-profit, civic-patriot organization founded by Charles E. Barrera and Henry Guerra, San Antonio businessmen in 1975 in preparation for the U.S. Bicentennial Celebrations. Eric Martel at that time the Spanish Consul General in Houstan, Tx provided invaluable assistance. Since then, the group has grown from the founding Chapter in San Antonio to include chaptersin Houston TX, Galveston TX, Jacksonville Fl, Pensacola Fl and Washington D.C. The Organization welcomes opportunities to establish new chapters wherever there is interest.
The Mission of the Organization is to help educate the public about Spain’s substantial although generally little known contributions to the success of the American Revolution. Members use every opportunity to expound on the life and accomplishments of Bernardo de Galvez , the namesake of the Organization.
Members includes professional and Amateur historians and educators who performed individual research, write articles and deliver speeches at public or private events. Please see recent event held in New Orleans Louisiana for the Unveiling of the Unveiling Ceremony of the New Historical Marker for the Statue of Bernardo De Galvez on Sept 27, 2012.
Also participates in civic-patriotic ceremonies and parades. In most activities, wear Spanish colonial uniforms and carry the Betsy Ross colonial American flag and the Burgundian Spanish colonial flag to symbolize the collaborative efforts of General Georgia Washington and Bernardo de Galvez during the American Revolution war.
Other photos of members in various uniforms:
Also participates in civic-patriotic ceremonies and parades. In most activities, wear Spanish colonial uniforms and carry the Betsy Ross colonial American flag and the Burgundian Spanish colonial flag to symbolize the collaborative efforts of General Georgia Washington and Bernardo de Galvez during the American Revolution war.
Other photos of members in various uniforms:
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