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
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
Texas is practically built on its storied history, and there’s nowhere that comes through more than in the state’s battlefields. If you’re into exploring the past where it actually happened, Texas is packed with sites where history took a pretty dramatic turn. From the legendary battles for independence to skirmishes that shaped the Civil War, … Read more
The San Jacinto Battleground holds a unique place in American history. I see it as much more than a patch of land in southeast Texas; it’s the spot that shaped the state’s story and had a lasting influence on both Texas and the United States overall. Understanding why San Jacinto is so important helps put … Read more