Bellville Historical Society Presents:

“Surviving the Storm: The Tonkawa Tribe & the Civil War”

Join us for our upcoming Bellville Historical Society Monthly Meeting, featuring a special presentation by historian Dr. Dale Weeks.

📅 Date: Sunday, March 9th
⏰ Time: 3:00 P.M.
📍 Location: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 24 N Masonic St, Bellville, TX

Dr. Weeks will present “Surviving the Storm: The Tonkawa Tribe & the Civil War,” exploring the challenges faced by the Tonkawa people during this turbulent period in American history.

Dr. W. Dale Weeks is a historian specializing in Native American and African American history, with a focus on the Civil War era. He is a faculty member at Blinn College and the author of Cherokee Civil Warrior: Chief John Ross and the Struggle for Tribal Sovereignty.

This event is free and open to the public—all history enthusiasts, community members, and guests are encouraged to attend!

We look forward to seeing you there for an engaging and insightful discussion.

📜 Hosted by the Bellville Historical Society

🕰️ Sponsored by: Bellville Historical Society
🌐 Visit us at bellvillehistoricalsociety.org