2018 – Geremy Landin

By Geremy Landin Oct 25, 2018April 15, 2020

Historia en Vivo | Living History: The Mission to Market Walking Tour

Recently, The Western History Association had a conference in San Antonio, Texas. It was of no surprise to me that the participants of the conference were very interested in the history of San Antonio and the past of a city reborn.

As part of a course at St. Mary’s University, Dr. Teresa Van Hoy gathered a group of her brightest minds as well as a grad student (that would be me). … Continue readingHistoria en Vivo | Living History: The Mission to Market Walking Tour

By Geremy Landin Oct 17, 2018April 15, 2020

La Musica, La Pasion, La Vida – Azul

This blog post was originally published on Publicly Historians, a blog for St. Mary’s University Public History graduate students. Click the link below to read this post.

By Geremy Landin Oct 15, 2018April 15, 2020

Civic Engagement and Public History Collide

It could be argued that much of the local history that occurs today is brought forth by our “leaders”, those who are elected or placed into a public office or position. Well, I was able to spend some time with many of those leaders on a day called “Civic Engagement Day” that was hosted and arranged by the LSA 300 team. … Continue readingCivic Engagement and Public History Collide

By Geremy Landin Oct 12, 2018April 15, 2020

History, Technology; The Blog and The Passion

Interestingly enough, I have not been a “blogger” for very long but I can tell you this much, as a new student in the Public History program at St. Mary’s University I have grown to be many different things including a blogger. … Continue readingHistory, Technology; The Blog and The Passion

By Geremy Landin Sep 26, 2018April 15, 2020

“Samuel McCullough Was a Mullato Man”

Everett Fly, distinguished guest and speaker at the Esperanza Center was the first speaker for the Westside Community and Preservation Speaker Series. “This series will explore community history and historic preservation in communities of color.” … Continue reading“Samuel McCullough Was a Mullato Man”

By Geremy Landin Sep 25, 2018April 15, 2020

And a Grito Filled the Air

A developing population can grow out of the past or it can grow with the past in mind and in sight.

Laugh, smile, and cry seem to just be those emotions present at events like these. … Continue readingAnd a Grito Filled the Air

By Geremy Landin Sep 1, 2018April 15, 2020

Ole San Antonio: When San Antonio Meets Spain

“Acknowledging the shared past and looking toward the future, all events will have as a common thread an intercambio (exchange) and collaboration between the cultures of Spain and San Antonio, creating experiences and memories completely unique to Olé.” … Continue readingOle San Antonio: When San Antonio Meets Spain

By Geremy Landin Aug 24, 2018April 15, 2020

Westside Historians in the Making

This evening the students from the St. Mary’s University were welcomed to one of the sites of the Esperanza Center in San Antonio Texas. The Director, Ms. Graciela Sanchez, quickly grasped the attention of all 10 students present.

“The people of Esperanza dream of a world where everyone has civil rights and economic justice, where the environment is cared for, where cultures are honored and communities are safe.”

-Graciela Sanchez; Director of Esperanza Peace and Justice Center … Continue readingWestside Historians in the Making

By Geremy Landin Aug 17, 2018April 15, 2020

The Van Hoy Interlude

Having Dr. Van Hoy visit today was a great way to re-awaken an interest in history that has been dormant for a few years. She brought in a great perspective to the class by sharing some great stories and personal testimony about her time as a historian. … Continue readingThe Van Hoy Interlude