It was called “Tejas,” an enormous Mexican territory—far from civilization. Soon, an epic story would be written across this terrain. Battles would be fought and legends would be born. Unspeakable tragedy—and a final, shocking victory.
The Texas Historical Commission hosted "The Birthplace of the Republic of Texas," a digital history webinar on March 2, 2021. Judge Ken Wise, host of the “Wise About Texas” history podcast, will discuss the republic’s culture, government, and military with educators from Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, and Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site.
Learn about where history was made; explore the birthplaces of culture, government, and the military of the Republic of Texas; and experience the epic story of the Texas Revolution.
