Saint Patrick's Battalion & the Mexican-American War
Description
Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by joining public historian Alex La Pierre for a compelling presentation that explores the dramatic story of the Batallón de San Patricio- a group of mostly Irish immigrants who fought alongside Mexico during the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848.
This engaging talk examines the battalion's complex motivations, moral convictions, and enduring legacy as a symbol of cross-cultural solidarity and resistance in the shared history of the borderlands.
Event Date:
03-07-26
Event Time:
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM MST
Location:
The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum
1 Burruel Street
Tubac, AZ 85646
Contact Person:
Tubac Presidio
(phone: (520) 398-2252)
Details:
$15Links:
https://www.tubacpresidio.org/events-1/the-saint-patricks-battalion-the-mexican-american-war