Texas Independence Day!

[Armybrat]

God Bless Texas!

March 2nd, 1836. Texas Independence was declared in this humble frontier hall at Washington-on-the-Brazos:





I wonder how many firearms from the Revolution still exist?

I once examined a flintlock musket owned by an old lady in Taylor, Texas. It had a big star stamped in the lockplate, so I suspected it may have been one of a batch of guns ordered/shipped/ from New Orleans for the Texian revolt.

However, that was 40 years ago and I knew little about them then.

[fm2]

Amen!

[AggieMM]

[wileyj]

At Washington on the Brazos SHS:
Here are some details about the celebration:

March 3–4, 2007 — Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS — Texas Independence Day Celebration — Celebrate Texas' 171st birthday at the "Birthplace of Texas," Washington-on-the-Brazos. Demonstrators, re-enactors and period music come together to make history come alive. Visit Independence Hall where the Texas Declaration was adopted March 2, 1836 and learn about Texas' ten years as a sovereign nation at the Star of the Republic Museum. There will be something for everyone. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; tour fees are waived during this special weekend. (936) 878-2214. [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/find ... he_brazos/]

The Houston Miata Club is taking a drive there on Saturday. If you would like to join us, any repeat ANY cars and folks are welcomed. We will start on Saturday morning from Tomball. Details at http://www.houstonmiataclub.com/index.p ... =91&print=