Did You Know…Texas Independence Day
Exactly why is March 2 a Texas state holiday? On this day in 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. This was a hard fought victory for the state since Mexico didn’t give up this large land easily. For about 10 years, the state’s status was an independent republic (hence the Lone Star) before it joined the Union.
Today, 172 years later, the holiday is celebrated in a true Texas-style. Nearly every town and city has some kind of party honoring those who defended the state’s honor.
Here’s a short list on where you can join the celebration during March 1-2. A detailed list can be found at TravelTex:
- Celebrate Texas in Austin features a three-day celebration that includes events at the Capitol and a Alamo Remembrance Ceremony.
- The unassuming town of Washington was where the new independent republic of Texas took shape. It was here, on the site of Independence Hall, that the declaration was signed. The 293-acre Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site also features the Star of the Republic Museum and Barrington Living History Farm. The weekend celebration features re-enactments, demonstrations, exhibits and live music.
- Listen to the reading of the preamble of the Texas Constitution at Luckenbach’s Texas Independence Day. Even though it is a day of remembrance, it’s also a day to enjoy. This day-long celebration includes entertainment and dancing.
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2 opinions for Did You Know…Texas Independence Day
Abase
Mar 2, 2008 at 2:26 pm
TEXAS my TEXAS.
I remember, I understand.
Tracey Adams
Mar 4, 2008 at 10:55 am
what i think about texas independence day is that yall have more fun and have alot of friends and yall have more activties.
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