May 03, 2026

Join us for an engaging talk with author, cultural anthropologist, and noted Fiesta historian Dr. Michaele Thurgood Haynes as she explores San Antonio Fiesta’s Order of the Alamo coronation with its elaborate gowns and trains. Texas festivals often include royal figures, primarily queens, whose robes feature symbols of the particular festival and intricate designs traced in crystals and jewels. Dr. Haynes will trace this history into festivals beyond Fiesta, like Corpus Christi’s Buccaneer Days and the Texas Rose Festival in Tyler. Tickets are $10 for general admission and FREE for Museum Members.
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1800 N Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 936-8746
Email: contactus@thestoryoftexas.com
Cost: Tickets are $10 for general admission and FREE for Museum Members.
Attendance: 200
Time: 2pm-3:30pm