Hill/Finger Lecture: Vince’s Bridge

The battle of San Jacinto determined the fate of the Texas Revolution, and Vince’s Bridgedetermined the fate of the battle of San Jacinto. During today’s Hill/Finger lecture, local historian C. David Pomeroy Jr. will tell you the story behind Vince’s Bridge, a simple wooden structure that spanned Sims Bayou and played a deciding role in the fight for Texas independence. Noon to 1 p.m. Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby. For information, call 713-655-1912 or visit www.heritagesociety.org. Free.

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Thu., March 19, noon, 2009