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The Texas Revolution began with the first shot fired on October 2, 1835 in Gonzales and ended with the Texan victory at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. In between these two iconic dates are the numerous events and skirmishes that are an important part of the state's illustrious history.
Historic sites across Texas have created a way for visitors to re-live the events of the Texas Revolution by offering a "Passport to Texas History." Travelers can learn about the Revolution as they visit the sites where Sam Houston, Davy Crockett and Santa Anna made history. Just like an official government passport, visitors can get their book stamped at each site they visit. Collect stamps from all sites and receive a commemorative gift from the Texas Independence Trail Region (through December 2011).
Share Texas history with family and friends this year! Travel with your Passport to:
Gonzales - When Mexican soldiers tried to steal the settlers' cannon - the fight was on!
San Felipe - Where Stephe F. Austin established his colony in 1823. It was considered the social, economic and political center of the region.
San Antonio - Five Catholic missions were built here in the early 1700s to convert the native popluation. In 1836, defenders at the Mission San Antonio de Valero (Alamo) were defeated by Mexican soldiers and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" was born.
Washington-on-the-Brazos - Where representatives of Texas settlements met to make a formal declaration of independence from Mexico in early March 1836.
Goliad - In late March 1835, Colonel Fannin's forces were imprisoned after surrendering in defeat. They were then shot outside their prison cell in Goliad, marking this as the largest single loss of life during the days of the Texas Revolution.
La Porte (22 miles east of Houston) - The San Jacinto Monument stands as the world's tallest memorial stone column on the site where Mexican rule over Texas came to a dramitic close on April 21, 1836.
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