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Ep. 86: Exploring the Texas Revolution- The San Jacinto Battleground

Posted May 3, 2020 • 00:26:08

In April, 1836, two armies converged at Peggy McCormick's ranch on the banks of the San Jacinto River. In just 18 minutes, the Texian Army routed...

EP. 85: Exploring the Texas Revolution–Presidio La Bahia

Posted April 24, 2020 • 00:26:14

Originally established in 1721 along the banks of the Guadalupe river, Presidio La Bahia was moved to its present location along the banks of the San...

Ep. 84: Exploring the Texas Revolution–The Fannin Battleground

Posted April 17, 2020 • 00:18:13

James Fannin fancied himself an accomplished military commander. But in March of 1836 he had trouble deciding where and when to move. He finally headed...

EP. 83: The Twin Sisters, Part 2–The Mystery

Posted April 13, 2020 • 00:20:45

The twin sisters were two cannons graciously manufactured and donated to the cause of Texas liberty from the people of Cincinnati. They served Texas...

EP. 82: Exploring the Texas Revolution: Old Washington

Posted April 10, 2020 • 00:25:10

Old Washington, better known as Washington on the Brazos, began with a ferry crossing on the Brazos River along the La Bahia road. The convention of...