Preserving the past is one of the major goals of the Hood County Historic Commission. We are so pleased to announce that this body of Hood County citizens has taken a stand on behalf of the boys and girls of our county and all citizens by getting behind this years’ display in the courthouse of…
In a brief span of time (16 days), the sights, sounds, and smells of period correct vendors, horses, longhorn cattle, and folks enjoying themselves will penetrate the air surrounding our historic courthouse in downtown Granbury, TX. Come witness sites that you may have never seen before, and may never have an opportunity to witness again….
Our state is filled with historic buildings that reveal the struggles and hardships shared during our fight for Independence. No building contains the spirit of that call for our freedom more than Independence Hall, located at Washington on the Brazos. Next month we will pay honor and tribute to the signers of our declaration, during…
An inside look (stark as it may seem) of the signing place of our important declaration of independence. It is located at Washington on The Brazos. No bare building could tell the whole story, but if these walks could talk thay would be very revealing to all of us. March 2, 1836……a day that we…
Folks are so excited about having an historic event like The Texas Independence Day Celebration of North Texas at Granbury, on March 2nd and 3rd that they are racing to get here. Join the excitement and be a part of living history yourself. If you fail to attend you will be missin’ out.
Granbury’s own Ridge Roberts at the age of 9 will be the featured fiddle player at this year’s Texas Independence Day Celebration. Ridge picked up the fiddle a short two years ago, and immediately knew that he was destined to learn how to play the instrument. He has since learned by memory over forty songs,…
TEXAS Independence Day plans include G.I.S.D. projects that involve teaching our kids about the importance of this great event in our states history. Richlon Merrill is in charge of that area and he would welcome your input, or assistance in working on the most important aspect of this coming years’ event. It’s all about TEXAS!
Come hear Col. Travis, aka Cullen Crisp recite the famous Travis letter on March 2nd and 3rd. You will be inspired. — with Col William Travis
The world of Western Cowboy Music has no single star any bigger than Buck Helton from Dallas, Texas. Buck “The Big Man” has been professionally performing for the public since age five. This performer is a “show-stopper” having released 10 CD’s, as well as having performed for radio and tv stations across this great land…
Hope you can attend or else we may have the high sheriff come gunning for ya.