Looking at this past year, 2017

As the end of another year is days away, I reflect on my passion to share family history.  This blog has allowed me to share information and communication with all of you.  I has sharpened my resolve to continue searching and learning.

I have enjoyed meeting and talking with so many family members and friends, many of whom I have not spoken to in a very long time.

The meetings I had this past year at the Library were well attended. Many of you were not only interested in these two families but also in your own family lines.  My plans for next year are already in the making.  If you can't attend any of these meetings perhaps you'd like to subscribe to my blog.

You'll find the subscribe button at the bottom of this page. 

The Casa Navarro will celebrate Jose Antonio Navarro's Birthday on the 24th of February in style.  

Please come and meet me, as I would love meeting you.
I look forward to our continued communication in 2018.  

2018 Who will I meet this year?

Your out there cousin, friends, you want to know more.  Let me help you discover more about your ancestry.

Like to join me in my efforts.  I would love that!

I have not set the coming year's meeting dates yet or the subject.
Let me know if there is something you would like to see or
learn about at one of my meetings.

Greetings for the Season!

Hope the season is finding you in health and good spirits.

Join the Friends of Casa Navarro

It's that time again!  Some of you might think that membership starts on or near Jose Antonio's Birthday, but it doesn't.  The actual official dues date is September 1st of each year.  So, if you haven't sent in your dues please do so a.s.a.p.  Those who wish to join may
do so by going to the website for the Friends, friendsofcasanavarro.org.

We are currently addressing issues with the website like, updating to include information on the 2018 B-day Celebration at Casa Navarro.  I do hope all of you are excited and want to attend.

We, the Board of Directors of the Friends need your help.
We need all kinds of people.  I will list some of the
types of things you could help with:
You are a great coffee maker (assist at events)
You like serving people (we need you now)
You are an artist (make poster designs for events)
You are a great phone solicitor for donations (we need you now)
You like helping with kids (Casa museum needs help with tours)
You like advertising (we need that)
You know how to promote an organization (we need that)
You know how to acquire grants of all kinds (we need that)
You are computer savvy (we need you)
Your a writer (we need you now)
Your  have talent not mentioned (you know we need you) 
Just want to be a part of something great (we want you now)
We all have talents let's share them and make Friends a great organization.

Just who am I?  Well I am a proud 6th generation descendant as described in my biography.  I have been doing research about Jose Antonio Navarro since I was 15.  I am in contact with over 50 descendants and correspond with them on a routine basis.  A collection of my work was accepted by the Texan Room at the San Antonio Public Library in downtown San Antonio, Texas where you can go an access it.  My collection contains 26 files of material which I have collected over the years on Jose Antonio Navarro.  Just ask to see the Carol Cieszinski Collection on Jose Antonio Navarro.  And, if you would like to know if you are a family member, call me, that is what I am here for and I would be happy to help.  

Look forward to meeting you.

What's next!

Just what is next you might be asking!

Right now I am concentrating on the festivities for the

300th Birthday of our city, San Antonio, Texas and the 

223th Birthday of a Texas patriot, Jose Antonio Navarro.

Myself with other Directors of the Friends of Casa Navarro 

are meeting to finalize our plans for Jose's B-day.  It will

be a glorious event.  Please plan on participating.  I will

be giving you details as to how you can be a part of this

event and have fun doing it.

It takes a lot of planning to make something this big happen.

We are always looking for people who want to join us in

what ever way they would like to contribute.  We all have

talents that can be lent to an event like this and especially to our organization that works diligently to make it a success.

You can contact me at anytime and I will be sure that you

are accepted into our fold.  If you are a descendant you are

encouraged to participate as you will learn about your ancestors this way and perpetuate the continued success of 

our organization the Friends of Casa Navarro.  So, please come

join in.

3rd Meeting held

Today is October 16th.  This past Thursday the 12th of October I held my 3rd and final meeting for this year at the Collins Garden Public Library.  I had a minimum turnout, but effective anyway.  Those present enjoyed my talk on how to find your Texas Roots.  The meeting was productive in the fact that we shared a lot of information with each other giving credence for why I put on these meetings.  If it encourages a person to participate in any way.  I feel I have accomplished my goal.  There is a lot to gain from belonging to and being in an organization.

Let me tell you about the Friends of Casa Navarro Organization and their mission.  Not only do they support the State of Texas by providing small needs for the Casa.  They send volunteers like myself to help the site, which is educating the future patrons that come to visit. They also award at least one or two scholarships every year to a worthy college applicant who writes an essay on Jose Antonio Navarro.

The Friends of Casa Navarro is leading the effort to educate people about Jose Antonio Navarro. It is the members support that helps bring the Casa Navarro State Historical Landmark site to the forefront for all to experience just one of San Antonio's prominent citizens home.  This highlights how he and his family lived in the early 1800's here in America.  At the house you will learn about his contributions to not only the state of Texas but also how his humanity plays into the future.   

I've come up with some words that I feel express what Jose Antonio Navarro was all about.

I am printing these words on a business card for me to use.  

They are:
Believer in self, county and humanity.

Birthday Celebration

Hello again.  Back in July I was already getting you excited about the Corsican delegates that are coming to honor Angel Navarro.
Next week myself and several volunteers from the organization
Friends of Casa Navarro will be meeting to plan the agenda for
Jose Antonio Navarro's 223th B-day celebration in 2018.  2018 is the 300th birthday of the city of San Antonio.  The city is planning a year long celebration and will be welcoming visitors from all over the world.  

Casa Navarro is a partner in the 300th Celebration and is planning a spectacular day for you to enjoy. We are encouraging people of all ages to come in period dress.  So, if you'd like to come dressed as any of the citizens of San Antonio from the time period 1826 - 1836,  please do.  It will be fun for the children even to dress up.  The Casa Navarro has wonderful facilities so you can change out of your costume whenever you'd like.  We will have refreshments, entertainment and speakers with the highlight being our guest from Corsica.  Please come and be part of these festivities.  

In prelude of the Corsican's coming next year I will be having my
third meeting of this year again at the Collins Garden Library Community Room on Thursday, October the 12th from 6:30 to 7:30. I will have more information on the Corsican visitors and we will learn family history of our ancestors from Europe.  What an
exciting time.  I hope you will join me as I present to you how the
Corsican's visitors will impact our celebration on the 24th of February 2018.