from Judge58@aol.com
Dear TCARA members,
The SAR cordially invites you to participate in our trip to Spain to
honor Spain's assistance during the American Revolutionary War. We're
meeting the King of Spain and conducting a Charter celebration for the
new SAR Society in Spain. We're paying homage to Gen. Bernardo Galvez in
his home town, and at the Malaga Cathedral, where he was successful in
obtaining the money they had saved up to build the south tower of the
cathedral.
Please forward this message to the Bexar County Hispanic Genealogy
Society, the Canary Island Assn, and the Granaderos de Galvez, as I
don't have their respective e-mail addresses.
Details of the trip are as follows:
Please join us for the SAR trip to Spain from May 10 - 20, 2010. Group
airline rates from Washington, DC are available. Stay in outstanding
hotels, and enjoy delicious Spanish food. In Madrid, we are scheduled to
have an audience with King Juan Carlos, who is an SAR member. The tour
includes visits to the Royal Palace, Royal Armory, Army Museum, Navy
Museum, Plaza Mayor, and the incomparable Prado Museum. While in Madrid
we will visit El Escorial, burial site of ancient Spanish Royalty, and
scenic Toledo, where the finest steel swords in the world are made. In
Madrid there will be a reception at the US Embassy, where hopefully we
will visit with the US Ambassador to Spain.
By train and bus we travel to Macharaviaya, the home town of General
Bernardo Galvez for a celebration, followed by a ceremony at the Malaga
Cathedral, where the church donated their fund for the construction of
the South Tower to Gen Galvez. These funds were used for arms and
ammunition to protect the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast from the
British during the Revolutionary War. In Malaga visits are also planned
to Gibralfaro Castle and the Old Quarter.
In Granada we will visit the incomparable Alhambra Palace, where we will
gain insight into the lives of the Moors, who conquered most of Spain
and occupied it for 700 years. On the Costa Del Sol, there will be time
for swimming, shopping, or leisure strolls along the boardwalk. Also
included is a visit to scenic Rhonda. En route we stop to view the
construction of the brig Galveztown.
Consider an extra few days on the post trip extension which will allow
time for visits to historic Gibraltar, and exotic Tangier, Morocco. To
register and insure a place on the tour, send $200.00 per person to
David Eld, Magic Meetings and Incentives, 3901 North Stevens St.,
Alexandria, Virginia, 22133. For additional information contact him at
703-379-8071 or e-mail him at deld@magicglobal.com Final payment due NLT
Feb. 10, 2010.
A $200 deposit per person is required by 9/30/09 for the main trip and
an additional $100 per person for the extension.
We hope that you will join us on this historic event.
Fraternally,
Ed Butler
President General 2009-2010
The Sons of the American Revolution is the leading male lineage society
that perpetuates the ideals, principles and liberties established by the
founding fathers during the American Revolution. As a patriotic,
historical, and educational organization, we seek to maintain and expand
the knowledge and meaning of patriotism, promote respect for our
national symbols, and the value of our American citizenship. Through
these efforts we hope all Americans come to have a better understanding
of their rights and duties as expressed in the US Constitution and the
Bill of Rights. God bless the SAR!
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The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Madrid—Malaga
May 10—20 , 2010
Compatriots,
Please join us for a wonderful 10 day trip to Spain, May 10-20, 2010. We
will visit the Cathedral in Malaga, where the church members donated the
money for the second tower of the church to Gen Bernardo Galvez, for
guns, ammunition, and supplies to fight the English up the Mississippi
and along the Gulf Coast. There will be time for lounging on the beach
along the Costa Del Sol. Savor the scenic side trips in the south of
Spain to the exotic Alhambra Palace near Granada; enjoy a celebration in
the small home town of Gen. Galvez; delight in the magnificent vista
from Rhonda, historic Gibraltar, and an optional day trip to explore
Tangier, Morocco.
In Madrid tour the Royal Palace and Armory, and hopefully have an
audience with SAR member King Juan Carlos. In Madrid we will visit the
incomparable Prado Museum, see El Cid’s huge sword at the Army Museum
and marvel at the ship models in the Naval Museum. There will be time
for a casual stroll through the magnificent Plaza Major, where you can
savor some tapas. Side trips include visits to historic Toledo and
stately Escorial, burial place of many Spanish kings.
An optional tour to Costa del Sol is offered.
Consult your tax advisor about the deductibility of this trip for
members of the SAR and members of the SAR Ladies Auxiliary.
Judge Ed Butler
SAR Spain Trip Coordinator
The itinerary planned for the Spain program is shown below. Please note
changes are possible until the official visits are confirmed.
ITINERARY
Monday, May 10—Depart U.S.A. for Spain.
Tuesday, May 11—Arrive Madrid. Transfer from airport to hotel. Check in
at the InterContinental Hotel. Afternoon at leisure followed by Welcome
Reception in evening.