WHAT: Grapevine Historical Society General Meeting WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 7:00 PM WHERE: Grapevine Public Library Program Room (off the entry foyer) | 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051 PROGRAM: March 24, 2014: "Living portrayal of the legendary Sam Houston" - Jack Edmondson As we celebrate the 178th anniversary of Texas Independence Day on March 2, 1836, it is always interesting to take a look back at this incredible part of the glorious history and heritage of our great state. Join us as we hear noted historian, author and story-teller Jack Edmondson present a "living portrayal" of the legendary Sam Houston. Jack has performed for re-enactments and television documentaries for the History Channel and the "Unsolved Mysteries" television series. Our meetings are open to the public and admission is free. Come join us and invite your family and friends as well. NOTED HISTORIAN / AUTHOR JACK EDMONDSON Since he began his "living history" presentations in 1986, he has performed for more than 500 class-rooms, historical organizations and sites, and other groups and facilities. He has been featured in two documentaries for the History Channel portraying Jim Bowie, an Alamo documentary for the Discovery Channel and an episode of Un-solved Mysteries. Edmondson currently serves as chair of the Tarrant County Historical Society. He is on the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Herd and the Trail of Fame. He is also a member of the Fort Worth Historical Society and the Stockyards Business Association. He is the author of more than 75 magazine articles and several books, most notably "The Alamo Story: From Early History to Current Conflicts." In recognition and appreciation of his many contributions to Texas history, he was elected as an honorary member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and was commissioned an Admiral in the Texas Navy. He is a native Texan and resides in Burleson, Texas.