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February 28 -March 2 Texas Independence Day Celebration of North Texas in Granbury, Texas. Parade, Texas heroes,1800s style, demonstration, vendors and reenactors. Enjoy Bulls on the Beach and a Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Then on March 2 attend a memorial at Elizabeth Crockett’s grave site.
Win $50 March 21-22 Granbury, Texas Texas Heroes and General Granbury presents Texas Independence Parade, General Granbury’s Birthday and more. Music begins at 9am Opening Ceremonies at 10am parade at 11am “Selfie” Scavenger Hunt The Texas Independence Day Celebration Would you like to win $50? Help keep Texas history in our hearts and minds. Join…
TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS Remember the Alamo, Goliad and the heroes who created a free republic and took Texas into statehood. SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, CASH PRIZES K-12 HISTORY FAIR. ART, VIDEOS, PROJECTS AND MANUSCRIPTS SHOWING RESEARCH.
Scholarship Makayla Nance Best of Show Justin Barrington Crockett Award Elizabeth Long Eli Samlowski Chairman’s Choice Lydia Long – Lakeside Baptist Alexander Quillin Elementary Art 1st Brandon Daley – N. Central Texas Academy 2nd Pierce Thomas – Grace Christian Academy 3rd Abby Franzmathes – Oakwood Ele HM Cambree White – Lakeside Baptist HM Blake Best…
March 27.1836 Santa Anna orders James Fannin and 344 of his men to be executed near Goliad. 28 escaped to tell Sam Houston. “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” became the battle cry. Texas Timeline
Volunteers Needed! Planned Activities for 2015 Texas Independence Day Celebration of North Texas at Granbury February 28 and March 1, 2015 (All plans pending.) Vendors around the Square offering crafts, homemade products, items of Texas in 1800s Parade from GISD Admin to Square with entries of Old Texas – and Lots of horses. Chuck Wagon…