Salute to Anson Jones
A salute will be given to Anson Jones Glenwood Cemetery
Throughout the year, the Texas Army participates in many various events related to Texas History. Please join us at these events and relive Texas history. Events, dates, and times all subject to change.
A salute will be given to Anson Jones Glenwood Cemetery
Join Primer Batallon De Mexico and Batllon Zapadores Permanente to remember and pay respect to the brave and forgotten Mexican soldiers who died fighting for their country at the Battle of the Alamo. The ceremony will take place at The Alamo.
The anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence is recognized during this free two-day festival at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. This celebration brings the Republic of Texas era to life. The festival will be held on both Saturday and Sunday with endless opportunities for family-oriented activities.
The Texas Army will meet in front of the log cabin at Sam Houston Park to read and sign the Texas declaration of independence from Mexico.
Cheers & salutes will follow.
Re-enactors from across the US, representing both armies come to pay homage in recognition of great sacrifies made by both sides at the Alamo. Come join us as we light 13 candles to symbolize the 13 days of the Alamo Seige.
Come join The Texas Army in Greening of the Bayou for St Patrick’s Day located behind the Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant.
The Crossroads of Texas Living History Association and other historical groups put on a recreation of the occupation of the Presidio La Bahia by Colonel Fannin and the Goliad Massacre.
Saturday
9 AM – 5 PM: Various events including battle reenactments
7 PM – 9 PM: Candlelight Tours
Sunday
10 AM – 12 Noon: Reenactment of the Goliad Massacre
The Runaway Scrape will interpret the approach of Santa Ann’s army through this area, including the engagement at Thompson’s Ferry. For more information contact The George Ranch Historical Park.
Booming cannons, cracking musket fire, thundering hooves and battle cries will resound across the San Jacinto Battleground as hundreds of history reenactors recreate the events leading up to Texas winning its independence at the decisive Battle of San Jacinto.
The festival begins with a ceremony commemorating the battle’s anniversary held on the northern steps of the San Jacinto Monument.
For more information, visit the web site at http://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/ and the web site at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/san_jacinto_battleground/.
