Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 12:13pm
By Cait Johnson, Lead Educator, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Crockett, Bowie, Travis—they’re all iconic standalone names that define heroism during the Texas Revolution. But what about Mann, Castrillón, and Almonte? All three participated in the story of Texas’ independence but didn’t make headlines or many Texas history textbooks. Each of them offered a slice...
Friday, March 3, 2017 - 8:00am
By Heather McBride, THC Senior Communications Specialist
On a foggy fall day last October, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission (THC) property, held a ceremonial groundbreaking and capital campaign kick-off by announcing plans for a new museum and visitor amenities at the site.
More than 200 supporters and friends heard State...
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