The Texas Revolution and the ‘Runaway Scrape’ Through the Eyes of Mrs. Dilue Rose Harris, Part II
The aftermath of the Alamo marked the beginning of one of the worst episodes of human suffering in Texas history.
The Texas Revolution and the ‘Runaway Scrape’ Through the Eyes of Mrs. Dilue Rose Harris, Part I
Some of the most vivid insights into the Texas Revolution come from civilian witnesses, including Dilue Rose Harris, a young girl living in Texas with her family during the turbulent years of the revolution.
Three Women Who Helped Shape San Jacinto
Throughout its nearly 190-year history, women have played a vital role in preserving and shaping the story of the San Jacinto Battleground.
The History of the Alabama-Coushatta and Their Role in the Texas Revolution
The Alabama-Coushatta story reflects a long tradition of strategic diplomacy, befriending colonial and national powers when necessary but retaining a commitment to their sovereignty, identity, and peace even amid repeated betrayals.
Creating the San Jacinto Battleground: The TVA, DRT, and SRT
The Battle of San Jacinto became the defining event of Texas’s independence. Over the next century, the battleground evolved into a memorial landscape through the concerted efforts of passionate individuals, the Texas Veterans Association (TVA), and the Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas (SRT & DRT).
More Than a Battlefield: Homesteads of the San Jacinto Battleground
The San Jacinto Battleground is best known as the site where Texas independence was won. But long before it became a symbol of state pride, it was a lived landscape.
Freedom in the Making: The November 1835 Consultation
The November Consultation at San Felipe de Austin gathered delegates from municipalities across what became the Republic of Texas, one of the most consequential political moments of the Texas Revolution.
Top 4 Historic Sites to Relive the Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution isn’t just a chapter in the history books—it remains a living legacy preserved through the Texas Historical Commission's evocative state historic sites.
Flags of the Texas Revolution
Lots of places in Texas fly six flags, but the six flags flying in front of the San Jacinto Monument are unique. Instead of the traditional six flags of Texas, we fly six flags that represent key sites from Texas’ struggle for independence. Here’s a little more about each of the six flags, and the six sites they represent.
The Past, Present, and Future of San Jacinto
In this online program, experts from the San Jacinto Battleground and Museum discuss how the site has changed over the last 150 years and what developments are ahead to continue interpreting it into the future.