The Battle of Gonzales reenactment is an event that keeps a pivotal moment in Texas history alive. Every year, crowds gather in Gonzales, Texas, to experience a live retelling of a skirmish that sparked the Texas Revolution. It’s more than just actors in costume. It’s a blend of education, community spirit, and hands-on history that … Read more
Annual Texas Independence Day celebrations have become one of the state’s favorite ways to connect with its colorful past. Every year, people across Texas gather in small towns, big cities, and historic sites to mark March 2nd, the date the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed back in 1836. Whether you’re a fan of reenactments, … Read more
Texas has one of the most interesting presidential stories in American history. From leading its own country to being home to influential U.S. presidents, the adventure brings together big personalities, bold decisions, and a strong sense of state pride. Here, I’m breaking down the leaders who shaped Texas as a nation and the Texans who … Read more
Women have shaped Texas in countless ways, whether by changing politics, shaking up the business world, preserving heritage, or using art and activism to build new futures. I see Texas history as a long chain of people solving problems and breaking barriers, leaving the state stronger than they found it. When you look closer at … Read more
Davy Crockett pops up in just about every conversation I have about the fight for Texas independence. He’s got that mythic status as the buckskin-wearing frontiersman, but there’s a lot more to his story in Texas than just coonskin caps and tall tales. I’ve spent some time digging into his life and what actually happened … Read more
Juan Seguín’s name pops up a lot when you dig into the story of the Texas Revolution, and for good reason. As a native-born Tejano who fought for independence, led troops in battle, and later became a political leader, Seguín’s life really shows just how complicated and important the Tejano contribution to Texas actually was. … Read more
Sam Houston is one of those names you see everywhere in Texas—from city signs to schools to the towering statue along I-45. But behind all those tributes is a real story about a guy who lived through wild ups and downs, stood for what he believed in, and helped make Texas what it is today. … Read more