El Camino Real De Los Tejas with Steven Gonzales

Don’t miss the next Texas Talks on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM, where we’ll explore the fascinating history of El Camino Real de los Tejas. This historic route, spanning over 2,500 miles, connected Spanish settlements in Mexico with those in Texas, crossing cultural, geographical, and historical boundaries. Join us as we dive into its role in trade, communication, and the spread of European influence, and learn how this National Historic Trail continues to shape our understanding of Texas and the American Southwest. Register now to be part of this engaging conversation! ------------------------------- About the Presenter A native of Texas, Steven Gonzales obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Geography with a minor in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin. His studies focused on Spanish missions and presidios on the Northern Frontier of New Spain. Steven later earned a Master of Applied Geography degree from Texas State University at San Marcos. His research focused on case studies of national scenic and historic trails from across the country and the measures they took to get their trails on the ground. In addition to serving as executive director of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association, Steven is a board member of the Partnership for the National Trails System and is its National Historic Trails representative for the country. He also served as a member of the advisory committee for the Connecting Trails to Parks project between the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and NPS National Trails office, and he was an advisory committee member for the Texas Historical Commission’s Hispanic Heritage Guide of Texas.