The Descendants of Austin's Old 300
The Descendants of Austin's Old 300 held its first meeting on June 27, 1987 at the Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe, underneath the oak tree where the bench now sits. Their main objective was, and still is, to inspire current and succeeding generations to preserve memories of the spirit, courage, and character of the men and women who came to Texas as part of Stephen F. Austin's first colony. This is the reason the organization has donated the benches at San Felipe de Austin and at Freedom Park in West Columbia.
Flags of the Texas Revolution
Learn about the meaning and significance of the six unique flags flying at the San Jacinto Monument.
Remember The Republic
To this day, the Republic of Texas captures the imagination of people across the globe. On March 2, 1836, the founders set in motion a series of events which created an identity that transcended politics and still lasts with us. Learn about some sites around the state that preserve its legacy.
Stoic Women and Manly Rebels: Gender & the Runaway Scrape
During the frenetic last months of the Texas Revolution, when the situation seemed most perilous, anxieties among Texians reached a fever pitch and heated rhetoric proliferated. The pressure mounted for Texas men to act “manly,” which necessitated they meet the enemy on the battlefield (and not desert or retreat from the fight).
The Search for the Battle of Medina
The only battle to involve over half of Texas’s population—Tejanos, Native Americans, Anglos and former Spanish royalists alike—is one that has been all but forgotten by historians: The Battle of Medina. Fought somewhere near San Antonio and the Medina River in August of 1813, the actual location of the battle was forgotten and lost, but perhaps it will soon be found.
Buried Treasure: The Texas Navy with Author James P. Bevill
Award-winning author James P. Bevill shared this colorful and intriguing story of the newly discovered military insignia of the First Texas Navy with San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in a webinar as part of San Felipe's History at Night Webinar Series.
It Happened in San Felipe: An Interview with Judge Ken Wise
Judge Ken Wise will join us in highlighting some of the important, unknown, and downright strange things that have happened in San Felipe over the years.
Visit Eight State Historic Sites to Experience the Republic of Texas Era
Step back in time and experience the period of the Texas Republic in person or virtually at one of these Texas Historical Commission state historic sites.
Extra Large History
Texans and visitors to our great state have long shared a fascination with the story of Texas’ independence from Mexico. It’s chock-full of larger-than-life historical figures, intense political and military conflicts, and amazing stories of ordinary people experiencing extraordinary things.
Looking for San Felipe de Austin in Connecticut
Some of the best early Texas history archives outside of Texas are housed at Yale University. Take a look at how they got there and what we can learn from them.