
The Texian Rally Workshop is for anyone interested in creating advocacy, boosting attendance, and promoting their heritage tourism resources.
Texian Rally 2026
NOVEMBER 12-13, 2026
BAYTOWN TEXAS
Thursday, November 12, 2026
TEXIAN RALLY TOURS
11:15 AM -12:30 PM The Monument Inn (Dutch Treat)
1301 Decker Dr. Baytown 77521
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM San Jacinto Monument & Battleground State Historic Site
1 Monument Circle, LaPorte Texas 77571
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Baytown Historical Preservation Association: Republic of Texas Plaza
5117 N. Main St., Baytown Texas 77521
6:00 PM Dinner: Hyatt Regency Hotel Anchor & Hearth (Dutch Treat)|
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM Hyatt Regency Bayland Lounge Dessert Reception Hosted by Visit Baytown
Friday, November 13, 2026
TEXIAN RALLY WORKSHOP
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Welcome
9:10 AM Mistress of Ceremonies – Shawna Reid
9:15 AM Heritage Tourism Happenings & THC Agency Updates – Sarah Page
10:05 AM Take A Shot: Where Images Become Impact - Mike Baxter
10:40 AM Break
11:00 AM From Surveys to Stories:
Digging In Full Circle – Archeology to Building Tourism – Anna Yowell
11:40 AM Sculpture Walking Tour - Baytown
12:00 PM Lunch - Catered by Visit Baytown
12:45 PM From Prompt to Public Trust: Using AI Responsibly for Tourism Communications
– Lance Catchings
1:30 PM TITR – Awards Presentation – TITR President – Edith Fischer
1:45 PM Break
2:00 PM Texas Treasures Business Awards Program – Lici Acosta
2:45 PM 2027 – Texian Rally Tours & Workshop – Nov 9-10, 2027
3:00 PM Silent Auction & Closing Remarks
Workshop Location:
Dirty Bay Events & Celebrations
224 W. Texas Ave.
Baytown, Texas 77520
Join the Texas Independence Trail Region when you register.
Discount for new members at the Texan level!
