GENERAL MEETINGS

We welcome all individuals interested in local history to attend our general meetings. Guest speakers give talks about history, genealogy, archaeology, and other subjects of interest to the membership. 

Meetings are held in February, May, and November, on the first Tuesday of the month, while the September meeting is held on the second Tuesday of the month. All meetings are from noon to 2 pm.  

Meetings are open to the public. 

A donation of $5 is suggested for non-members. RSVP required. Email: info@historicalsocietyofhelotes.org  

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

LOCATION:  Gardens at Old Town, 15060 Antonio Drive, Helotes, TX 

SPEAKER: Max L. Knight

PRESENTATION: "Ghostly Bugles: Echoes from the Past"

Max L. Knight is an Army veteran, former Foreign Area Officer, Counterintelligence Specialist, and upon his retirement, the first volunteer docent at the Alamo within its Education Department. 

He will discuss the historical background that led to his novel, Ghostly Bugles: A Novel of the Alamo.

History is not static. The same interpretation or conceptualization of individuals and events doesn’t pass the test of time. Our thoughts on a topic or person and our understanding of them changes whenever a new artifact, document, or person is added to the story.

For the past 190, years we have relied on the records and voices of only a handful of those who actually participated in the 1836 siege and battle for our understanding of the Alamo story. Of the 189 known defenders inside the mission walls, how many can we actually name? And if estimates of anywhere from 200 to 250 defenders are accurate, who were they? Similarly, upwards of 2,000 Mexican soldiers participated in the final assault on the Alamo. What are their stories?

Ghostly Bugles is a fictionalized account of outreach by the souls of those either forgotten or marginalized for too long.

Knight's book will be available for sale.

       OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A DELUXE BOX LUNCH 

• From Jason's Deli
• Order beginning two weeks before each meeting. Deadline to order is the Sunday before each Tuesday meeting.

ORDER FROM FOUR MENU ITEMS:

 1 - Nutty Mixed-Up Salad Box  

 2 - Mesa Chicken Salad Box  

 3 - Spinach Veggie Wrap  

 4 - Roasted Turkey Sandwich on 

       ancient grain bun, with chips and 

       pickle.

      All meals come with a cookie. 

       Iced tea and water provided.

PayPal Button for Meals Provided Below.  Your order is your RSVP. 

If you do not wish to order a meal, but plan to attend, please email RSVP to: info@historicalsocietyofhelotes.org