2026 Distinguished Speaker & Texas Gold Medal Award
Schedule
Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1315 21st St., Galveston, TX, United States, Texas 77550 | Galveston, TX
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Come to The Bryan Museum on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM for The 2026 Distinguished Speaker Lecture & Texas Frontier Gold Medal Award, a signature evening celebrating remarkable leadership in preserving and promoting the history and culture of Texas and the American West.This year’s event features acclaimed author and cultural preservation advocate Robert M. Edsel, best known for his #1 New York Times bestselling works on World War II heritage and the Monuments Men and Women. The evening begins with a VIP reception at 5:30 PM for Old 300 Members, followed by an intimate armchair discussion between Mr. Edsel and museum founder J.P. Bryan in the Conservatory.
As part of the program, The Bryan Museum will present the Texas Frontier Gold Medal Award—an honor inspired by the 1909 medal given to the last surviving participant of the Battle of San Jacinto. This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals rooted in Texas and the American West who have distinguished themselves as passionate champions of our shared heritage.
Ticket Information:
Free for Old 300 Lifetime Members
$75 for Annual Members
$125 for Non-Members
Don’t miss this inspiring night of history, storytelling, and celebration at one of Texas’s most treasured cultural institutions!
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