Texas Independence Day
So, how are you going to celebrate Texas Independence Day? That’s March 2, this Sunday, so you better get on the stick. If you’re stumped as to where you might go pay homage to the Texians’ fight for freedom, allow me to point out the abundance of destinations where history was made along the march to Santa Anna’s defeat at San Jacinto. At Gonzales, east of San Antonio, you’ll see a monument in front of the town’s Memorial Museum to the first patriots to die for the cause, as the revolution’s first skirmish happened here – thus its nickname, “the Lexington of Texas.” On Friday, there’s an Independence Day Celebration with a breakfast at the Old Jail, followed by a historical presentation, wreath-laying ceremony, and walking tour of historic downtown.
Near Brenham, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park will celebrate the state’s 172nd birthday on Saturday and Sunday with costumed re-enactors, craft demonstrations of the period, military encampments, and music, all on the site where the early Texans signed their declaration of independence in 1836. The museum at the park is a wonderful history lesson. Read more HERE. In Nacogdoches, visit Oak Grove Cemetery, where four of those signers – including my great-great-great-great-great grandfather, William Clark, Jr. – are buried. Of course, you can find plenty of ways to reacquaint yourself with the events of 1836 in San Antonio, starting with a visit to the Alamo. On March 6, there’s a pre-dawn commemorative ceremony that honors those who died on both sides of the fight, and dramatic presentations are scheduled during Remember the Alamo Weekend, March 8-9. Read more HERE.
At Goliad, you can visit Presidio La Bahia, a fort built to protect the nearby mission, and the place where Col. James Fannin and his army were held prisoner after surrendering to Santa Anna on Palm Sunday in 1836. A short walk away, see the monument marking the grave where these men were buried after the general ordered their massacre. An excellent small museum at the presidio is worth exploring. A historic re-enactment of the events of that fateful time is schedule for the weekend of March 29-30. Read more HERE.
So, how are you going to celebrate Texas Independence Day? That’s March 2, this Sunday, so you better get on the stick. If you’re stumped as to where you might go pay homage to the Texians’ fight for freedom, allow me to point out the abundance of destinations where history was made along the march to Santa Anna’s defeat at San Jacinto. At Gonzales, east of San Antonio, you’ll see a monument in front of the town’s Memorial Museum to the first patriots to die for the cause, as the revolution’s first skirmish happened here – thus its nickname, “the Lexington of Texas.” On Friday, there’s an Independence Day Celebration with a breakfast at the Old Jail, followed by a historical presentation, wreath-laying ceremony, and walking tour of historic downtown.
Near Brenham, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park will celebrate the state’s 172nd birthday on Saturday and Sunday with costumed re-enactors, craft demonstrations of the period, military encampments, and music, all on the site where the early Texans signed their declaration of independence in 1836. The museum at the park is a wonderful history lesson. Read more HERE. In Nacogdoches, visit Oak Grove Cemetery, where four of those signers – including my great-great-great-great-great grandfather, William Clark, Jr. – are buried. Of course, you can find plenty of ways to reacquaint yourself with the events of 1836 in San Antonio, starting with a visit to the Alamo. On March 6, there’s a pre-dawn commemorative ceremony that honors those who died on both sides of the fight, and dramatic presentations are scheduled during Remember the Alamo Weekend, March 8-9. Read more HERE.
At Goliad, you can visit Presidio La Bahia, a fort built to protect the nearby mission, and the place where Col. James Fannin and his army were held prisoner after surrendering to Santa Anna on Palm Sunday in 1836. A short walk away, see the monument marking the grave where these men were buried after the general ordered their massacre. An excellent small museum at the presidio is worth exploring. A historic re-enactment of the events of that fateful time is schedule for the weekend of March 29-30. Read more HERE.
I wanted to add this to my blog as I am so PROUD of my adopted state!!
I wasn't lucky enough to be born here but got here as fast as I could!!
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How wonderful Wen! We don't celebrate state days....have a great day...when it comes!
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