Battle on the Bay: The Civil War struggle for Galveston
by Ed Cotham

The Heritage Society Tea Room
Free for members, $5 for non-members

On the morning of January 1, 1863, a Confederate force recaptured Galveston from the Union in one of the most unusual land and sea battles of the entire Civil War. In this program, military historian Ed Cotham will cover the events of the battle and its importance in Texas history. He will also discuss the monuments, shipwrecks and museum exhibits that relate to the battle.

Ed Cotham is the author of four prize-winning books on the Civil War, including Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston, which was published by the University of Texas Press in 1998 and is now part of their "Texas Classic" series. Ed serves as Director and Chief Investment Officer for the Terry Foundation, the largest private provider of college scholarships in Texas.