San Jacinto Museum of History

18 Minutes that Changed the World

Relive the epic battle that shaped a free Texas, opened the West and crafted one of the most vital chapters in American history.
EXPERIENCE IT NOW

After the Battle of San Jacinto Exhibit

The impact on Texas of the April 21, 1836, was significant. Learn more.

History under the star lecture

June 17: Dr. Stephen Hardin examines the Texian soldier’s experience of battle.

HELP PRESERVE OUR HISTORY

Become a member of the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association.

Top 25 things at San Jacinto mobile tour

View while at San Jacinto or use it to plan your visit, this guide is in English o español.

First Saturday Family Day

Children admitted free first Saturday each month with adult ticket purchase.

Dig down deep into history

Explore our amazing online collections like never before - right here, right now.

THE BIRTH
OF A REPUBLIC

Uncover the origins of the Lone Star State at the San Jacinto Museum of History. Discover how a decisive 18-minute for independence empowered a young nation and forever altered the course of world history. The story of America is infused with the legacy of Texian valor.

Learn about the Battle of San Jacinto


Featured Video

Play A Free Texas Video

A Free Texas

A dedicated soldier's letter to his family tells of tragedy and triumph as the draws close — and freedom even closer.

Visit our YouTube channel for more videos


Upcoming Events

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GUEST BOOK

  • December 27, 2022

    Steven Hokanson, Pasadena Texas

    I go there all the time. To the battle reactment in April every year.And the cannon and other demonstration through the year. Keep up the great work!


  • November 18, 2022

    Irene Johnson, Galveston

    My ancestors Rev. James Thomas Patton Irvine and Josephus Somervillie Irvine fought in the Batttle of San Jacinto their names engraved on the plaque.


  • August 14, 2022

    Nichol Navarrete, Keller, Texas

    We had a great visit


  • June 26, 2022

    Amber Roderick, Red Oak, Texas

    We are spending my birthday here because it was the last trip my father took my 16 year old daughter before she passed away 1 year ago

     


  • May 30, 2022

    Rev Dr Otis M Lane, Rosharon Tx

    Do you have a membership price?


  • May 01, 2022

    chinavpnreviews, Houston, TX

    Amazing exhibits, great job!


  • April 25, 2022

    abrielle jeena stoney, tx

    when did santa anna die ?


  • March 03, 2022

    Bob White, Centerville, Iowa

    Drove almost 1000 miles to see this monument. As wonderful as I thought it would be.


  • February 05, 2022

    Christina aceves, Texas city tx

    Very nice experience, film was very informative


  • November 11, 2021

    Brian Shallenberger, Panama City, FL

    Great exhibit, thank you


  • October 13, 2021

    my name freddie pandy, jacksonville fla

    im back james russell cook married my great grand mother hannah cook had children she im related


  • September 18, 2021

    Tim Sullivan, Bellaire, Tx

    We love bringing our exchange students.. this year, Matteo Barca from Ancona, Italy and Lukas Ludvik from Czech Republic.


  • September 16, 2021

    Alice Fay Ward Hunter, Anahuac, Texas

    Looking for family ties to the Battle of San Jacinto


  • August 05, 2021

    Steve and Toni, Discovery Bay ca

    First time visiting, an amazing experience, we got to visit the Alamo a few days before, the tied history was phenomenal


  • July 22, 2021

    Ronald Garrett, Gainesville, VA

    Great exhibits! Well done!


  • July 11, 2021

    Brittany and Will Brumley, Hubbard TX

    Loved it


  • July 08, 2021

    Amanda Mings, Decatur, TX

    First time seeing this


  • June 11, 2021

    Allison, Lilly and Mommy G, Spring

    We loved learning about the Battle of San Jacinto. Mommy was sad at some of the interior of the museum that needs repairing, but overall a good time.


  • April 08, 2021

    ryan drever, san antonio

    a wonderful monument with an incredibly inspiring history. so proud to be a Texan :)))


  • March 27, 2021

    Tatiana Haddad, Houston, Texas

    A wonderful monument with a rich history behind it. Definitely recommend it for anyone, a truly beautiful and inspiring story.


  • March 16, 2021

    Michael, Lindsey Barrett and Abigale May, Venus, Texas

    To tread where the greats before us battled and laid down their life is a great honor. It was a great learning experience for our kids.


  • March 15, 2021

    Nathaius Smith, Indianaoplis

    Cool.


  • March 04, 2021

    Kc, Richmond

    I sorry for you


  • January 14, 2021

    Lou C. Perez, New York City

    Truly enjoyed learning about Texas rich history.


  • November 29, 2020

    Hanh Ngo, Houston, TX

    Born+raised Houstonian w Viet parents, I?Tm blessed to call Texas home. This star reminded me to follow Baby Jesus! God bless Texas+USA+earth forever!


  • November 06, 2020

    Siya Singh, Plano, TX

    I was learning about this in school . So interesting, makes me feel Texas Proud


  • November 06, 2020

    Ricardo Rodriguez jr, Baytown

    There's a lot to know about the Texas history i enjoy it


  • October 06, 2020

    Elena Huerta-Olivarez, San Antonio, Tx

    I absolutely loved visiting with my family this past weekend. Rich in history.


  • October 01, 2020

    Frank W Rogers, Dryden, Virginia

    Up until 1970 (I was 12), we lived in Houston. I remember coming here several times. Loved going to places like this. Always wanted to return to it.


  • September 25, 2020

    Julie and Marc Phillips, Manvel, Texas

    Amazing experience and must see for all who visit!


  • August 23, 2020

    Terri Lynn Turner, Concord, California

    I'm Amasa Turner's 6 th granddaughter


  • August 16, 2020

    jennifer wycoff, league city

    fantastic museum


  • August 15, 2020

    SS, Deer Park

    The price to enter now is complete___.


  • April 19, 2020

    Diane Ashour, Austin

    Thank you for the detailed exhibit! I loved looking at all the old papers.


  • March 17, 2020

    Kristin Luckey, Harlingen Texas

    My GGG Grandfathter was William McCoy, a calvaryman who fought in the battle and friend of Sam Houston. He was said to of lit the ferry on fire.


  • January 23, 2020

    Mason Verger, London, UK

    Fabulous museum. I learned a great deal!


  • January 19, 2020

    Richard Dukes, Houston, TX

    My GGGG Grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Rusk, Secretary of War for Sam Houston and fought at Battle of San Jacinto. Can?Tt wait to visit.


  • December 03, 2019

    Craig S Powell, Brownwood, Texas

    My Great Great Grandfather John W. McHorse served under Captain Hayden Arnold at San Jacinto. Survived the battle and rests in the State Cemetery.


  • November 03, 2018

    Kathy (Cooper) Richart, Kosmos, WA

    Wm. Harrison Magill is my third great-grandfather. My daughters and I hope to visit the museum one day. Thank you for keeping history alive.


  • June 29, 2018

    Lori Killian, Dallas, Texas

    My 4th great grandfather is James Harrison Evetts... what a find!


  • June 22, 2018

    Cindy Churtz, Channelview, Texas

    Love the Monument and all the history. How lucky was I as a kid to be able to walk out our front door to see the monument standing there. Awesome!


  • June 17, 2018

    Raynold, Texas

    just love it, i cam here


  • June 10, 2018

    Martin E. Reid, Houston Tex.

    I want to bring a group of senior citizens to take the boat tour.


  • May 17, 2018

    William Groves Levi, Texas

    I know a fact about San Jocinto monument and that fact is 567 feet tall


  • May 01, 2018

    Ron Charles, america

    great site


  • April 22, 2018

    PaweÅ, Berlin

    Great museum, love it! pawel-kozlowski.pl


  • March 26, 2018

    Joshua Aaron Alba, Houston

    My cousin Juan Seguin and his 9th company of Tejano volunteers under Sherman's advance helped win independence here.


  • February 22, 2018

    Robin French Jones, Houston

    My 3x great Grandfather and Uncle were there and are on the monument James and Valentine Burch


  • February 20, 2018

    Steve DuBose, Texas

    I am really looking for visiting next month. My wife from California is excited to see our past history. Can you advise of any re-enactments durin


  • February 19, 2018

    Brandon Alford, HOUSTON, TX

    I love Texas! Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!


  • February 01, 2018

    Fabrice, Papeete - Tahiti

    I love Texas!


  • October 16, 2017

    Behdis Zandie, Pershia

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    Could you show a VR tour?


  • September 02, 2017

    John Gerfers, Pasadena

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    Great place to remember those who made Texas possible.


  • August 01, 2017

    J Ferguson, (UK)

    Visiting your country and really looking forward to my visit - Really enjoyed your website - Thank You Joan


  • July 25, 2017

    Lola M Whitmire Blumer, Cleveland, Texas

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    My my great-grandfather James Wesley Howard fought at the Battle of San Jacinto April 1836


  • June 13, 2017

    jerry w barnett, fairhope, al.

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    Native Texan, returning (after 60 yrs.) on the 06 17 2017 to see the rest of our history. Originally from S.A..


  • May 06, 2017

    Gayle Smith, Goldthwaite, Texas

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    Willis Avery served at San Jacinto. He was my 3rd great grandfather. So interesting to be in the same place where Willis and others served our Texas


  • March 08, 2017

    Rev. Michael K. Graves, Kenefick and originally West Orange,

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    Great Grandfather was Thomas A. Graves. He served at San Jacinto. Great Uncle Ransome O. Graves was murdered at Goliad. Both were Texas Rangers.


  • February 14, 2017

    Robert Grant, Fredericton, NB, Canada

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    This place is an absolute BLAST!


  • February 04, 2017

    Donald L. Mercer, 13 States and 100 residences

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    Three of my ancestors fought and died at this battle.  I saw their names on the monument in April 1991.  Abram, Eli and one more Mercer are listed!


  • November 20, 2016

    colton sharpe, ohio

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    I rilly like texas


  • November 03, 2016

    Cici, NY,NY

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    OMG I like totally love it!!


  • November 03, 2016

    Suesly Ram, Madison, Wisconsin

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    Very nice website good job webmaster!!


  • November 02, 2016

    Hunter Glass, Wichita Falls, TX

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    Loved it!


  • October 16, 2016

    Susan Hampton, Houston

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    I love texas


  • September 12, 2016

    Celia Martinez, Houston

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    I enjoyed going back to the road on the ferry


  • August 07, 2016

    Jose xavier, Manaus

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    Congratultions very nice websites


  • July 24, 2016

    Thomas, center, texas

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    Awesome place to check out,love Texas history


  • July 22, 2016

    Lauren Lehmann, La Grange, TX

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    I loved the online exhibit about the development of railways around Texas. It is very interesting!


  • July 21, 2016

    Simran, Houston

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    I love Texas! I also loved the video.


  • July 15, 2016

    Michael Tucker, Winter Springs, Florida

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    Such a wonderful monument to the heroes of the State of Texas. Every American should be aware of the history of San Jacinto. I


  • July 05, 2016

    Maria E Coyle, Houston

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    I love visiting and showing my son's our history,but I was very angry at the fact that the Confederate Flag was removed, no one had an explanation to


  • June 10, 2016

    Lindsay Allen, Mesquite TX

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    luv luv luved it!!!!


  • May 31, 2016

    Robin Cole-Jett, Highland Village, TX

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    Wonderful images selected for the on-line exhibit on Texas railroads! I highly enjoyed it. Thank you!


  • May 14, 2016

    Ronald Varner, Waco Texas

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    My Great-Grand Father, Charles C. Stibbens...... I may now live in California, but my heart is still at "home".....


  • April 19, 2016

    Wade Clark, Cove, Texas

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    I live near the battleground, have been visiting the battleground for years. Always enjoy walking around the battleground and viewing the history.


  • April 18, 2016

    Michael Tucker, Winter Springs

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    Had the pleasure of visiting the monument and museum this past March, 2016.  I missed out on it the year before because I had never heard of it before


  • March 02, 2016

    Mike, Houston

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    Can't wait to visit the San Jacinto Museum! This website is a great resource! Thanks, Mike


  • February 29, 2016

    Trin ###, Tx

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    Going there soon I hope it's gonna be great


  • February 10, 2016

    Jackson, Nevada

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    i visited the museum once and i loved it can wait to see it again


  • February 10, 2016

    hello, uk

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    nice site


  • February 09, 2016

    hello, London

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    great


  • February 08, 2016

    Frankie Caraway, Seguin

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    my Great Uncle Willis Avery, Great Uncle William McCutcheon served in the battle of San Jaciento. As well as Jimmy Curtis my cousin's FILaw.


  • January 04, 2016

    Jim Collins, University Park, TX

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    My great, great, etc. was Lemuel Stockton Blakey. He was one of few Texians killed in the battle. ("Blakey" was my mother's maiden name.)


  • December 10, 2015

    Carl Moss, Paducah, Texas

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    My Great Great Great Uncle Matthew Mark Moss fought at the Battle for Texas Independence and lost a stallion in the fight.


  • November 25, 2015

    Terry Butts, Houston

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    My great-great grandfather was Edward McMillan. He fought at San Jacinto,later married Ann Marjorie McQuiston. Her family donated gold to fund battle.


  • November 09, 2015

    GARY WAYNE FARMER, PASADENA, TEXAS

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    WORKED FOR TPWD BACK IN THE EARLY 80'S AT THE MONUMENT AND HAVE SEEN THE GREAT CHANGES. GREAT WORK!


  • October 15, 2015

    Michael E Melvyn, Amarillo, TX

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    REMEMBER THE ALAMO REMEMBER GOLIAD 1836


  • September 04, 2015

    Arch Yeomans, Gibraltar

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    Gibraltar is very much like Texas in how it fights to maintain its rights to self-determination. Freedom for Gib and Freedom for Catalonia...


  • August 24, 2015

    Ron Goodwin, Cave Springs, AR (born in Houston. Always a Texan!)

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    The family story passed down says my grandfather, James Cecil McMillan, helped build the star.


  • August 21, 2015

    kathy hall, baytown

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    going today since I was a kid so it's been very many years.


  • August 11, 2015

    Retta Absher, Pearland Texas

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    I have been to several of the reenactments, unfortunately it seems they have had too much rain, but I keep coming back, I will see you in 2016.


  • August 07, 2015

    Cody Parish, Houston

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    What a great way to show the kids their heritage. Texas is the GREATEST state of the union.......


  • July 25, 2015

    Susanna Patterson, Bedford, TX

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    I will be visiting in a few weeks. I'm really looking forward to it!


  • July 07, 2015

    David Wallace, Houston, Texas

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    Found out a few days ago that one of my ancestors, who was from Bastrop, TX fought in the Battle of San Jacinto. I'll have to come visit the monument.


  • June 15, 2015

    Rowland C. Estrada, San Antonio, TX

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    My family and I visited this beautiful monument and showed them what it is to be a true Texan. Remember the Alamo!


  • June 09, 2015

    wayne a. livingstone, cranston, r.i. and woodland park, co

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    remember Goliad!!


  • June 04, 2015

    Jett Ryan Smith, Forney, TX

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    Toured the battleground for the first time last summer. I'll be back this summer! Remember the Alamo!


  • May 17, 2015

    Betty H. Bailey, Coppell

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    A few years ago I acquired copies of 19th Century family papers from your library. It was a thrilling find. Thank you!


  • May 02, 2015

    Clyde Sayre, Houston Texas

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    Today, my wife and I are coming to visit. Look forward to seeing the museum.


  • April 23, 2015

    Bobby J. Marshall, Nacogdoches

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    I hope to make it to San Jacinto someday. My great, gr,,,,,, grandfather was one of the three men that found Santa Anna out in the field where a marke 


  • April 21, 2015

    San Jacinto S. Defnall, Carrollton, GA

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    I was able to visit this museum about 17 years ago.. it is the only time in my life that I was ever able to find something with my name printed on it.


  • April 16, 2015

    Rev. Michael K. Graves, M.Div., B.A., West Orange, TX

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    Thomas A. Graves was my great great grandfather. His brother Ransome was killed at Goliad. He was a surveyor and a Texas Ranger. He fought for Texas!


  • March 25, 2015

    JoAnne Eastman, Pueblo, Colorado

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    I plan to visit during the 2015 Festival.  I am a great-great-granddaughter of General Sam Houston. My uncle is Sam Houston IV of Katy, Texas.


  • February 19, 2015

    Kimberley DelHomme Thompson, Houston, TX

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    My family owned this land. The State of Texas condemned the Habermehl land so it could be part of the State Park.


  • February 12, 2015

    Jemima Gomez, Houston

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    HI


  • February 06, 2015

    Susan Sexton, Arvada, CO

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    My husband and I plan on visiting at the end of April. James S. Patterson is my 3rd great grandfather and I look forward to visiting the site.


  • January 28, 2015

    Dave, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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    Very Nice web site


  • December 31, 2014

    M. Muller, Berlin

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    Greetings from Germany, we wish you folks a happy new year!


  • December 30, 2014

    Miguel Soto, Houston, Texas

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    Good day: the History Museum of San Jacinto and Battleship be open on December 31, 2914 and January 1, 2015? Thank You


  • November 16, 2014

    Shanda Ligon Harris, Bastrop La

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    I'm a proud born Texan. I used to look at the monument from on top of our shed. I visited several times as a child. Always made me proud.


  • November 11, 2014

    Mickie Walling White, Ft Worth Texas Born

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    I enjoyed your site, there are Wallings who fought in the San Jacinto War


  • August 18, 2014

    Nathan, montreal

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    I enjoy the knowledge on your site. Many thanks.


  • July 30, 2014

    Charles R. Hallmark, Meadows Place, Texas

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    My Great Great Grandfather Alfred Hallmark, a veteran of the battle of San Jacinto, also a delegate at the 1879 Texas Veterans Convention at the site.


  • July 26, 2014

    Hodges Boys, Dripping Springs, TX

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    My young sons are looking forward to visiting with their Grandparents. They are 8th generation Texans and learning more about their family history!


  • July 18, 2014

    Frances Harvey, Houston

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    I really enjoyed viewing your new website and web cam. This will be a great educational tool as well.


  • July 05, 2014

    Linda Reigard, Houston, Texas

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    I can't wait for the Time Capsule that is buried their at the Monument to be opened. I am a Native TEXAN and proud of it.


  • April 25, 2014

    Michael Heintschel, Baytown, Texas

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    I'm proud to be a native Texan.  While serving in the Army, I got to see much of the world, but no where on Earth did I find a place better than Texas!


  • April 25, 2014

    Darryl Jones, Originally Leavenworth KS now Houston Texas

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    I was shocked to find my gggg-uncle William C. Swearingen had fought at San Jacinto and written a famous letter.


  • April 22, 2014

    Library of the San Jacinto Museum, La Porte, Texas

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    We're happy to help with genealogical inquiries! Visit the Ask the Librarian page and be sure to include your email address.


  • April 21, 2014

    Jill Morrow McGuckin, Crockett, Texas

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    How can I get information about my Great-Great-Great Grandfather Thomas Box who fought at San Jacinto/settled in Houston County?


  • April 21, 2014

    Robert E. Broussard TAMU '90, Pearland, Texas

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    My great-grandfather, Reinhold Topfer, was an engineer/iron-worker who framed the Monument's Lone Star in 1930's. I am an Aggie and proud Native Texan.


  • April 21, 2014

    Chapell, Austin TX

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    A great site for school


  • April 20, 2014

    Mary Haven, Visalia, CA

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    I belive that my 3rd Great Grandfather, William Harrison Pate, was one of the soldiers at the battle.  Is there a way to document this?


  • April 20, 2014

    Anthony Seelig, El Paso

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    Native son of Texas; born in July 1966.


  • April 18, 2014

    Roland N. Salazar, Houston, Texas

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    Been re-enacting for last several years.  It's a blast! We welcome any one interested in reenacting.  Musicians welcomed/Contact sala.roland@yahoo.com


  • March 21, 2014

    Tahjanique Bradley, Huston, Texas

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    Love Texas I have been living here for 7 months Im from Miami Florida and I love it here thers no beach but the spirit from fellow Texans is amazing


  • March 17, 2014

    annemarie, sugar land texas

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    go san jacinto


  • March 03, 2014

    Veronica Luna, Friendswood Tx

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    I love coming here. I learn something new everytime I come here. Makes me love my state that much more!!!!


  • March 01, 2014

    JB Murphy, Tyler, TX

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    Proud Texan that finds much pride in a historic place where our future was defined by a few hundred brave Texan Men.  Strong/Brave Texan Men vs. Satan.


  • January 11, 2014

    Spencer Family, Houston, Texas

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    After visiting the Monument and Battlegrounds, we have a deeper appreciation and pride for Texas and all those who fought and sacrificed.


  • November 26, 2013

    Sammi Sears, Decatur

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    Wow, I am totally coming for my Birthday,


  • November 23, 2013

    Corey Householder, Georgetown, Texas

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    Very excited to visit the battleground and museum when my deployment ends. Can't wait to go experience some of my history!


  • November 20, 2013

    Chubzz Santibanez, Tahoka

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    very cool

  • November 13, 2013

    Denton Florian, Houston

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    Very nice upgrade to the site! We'll get the word out on the film's Facebook page and web site.  Thanks for all you do.


  • November 13, 2013

    Joanna Friebele, Dublin, TX

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    Love this website, you did a great job - very pretty, very functional... easy to look at and use.  Lots of info too...


  • November 13, 2013

    Sunny Taj, Houston

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    Great Site!!


  • November 13, 2013

    Yvonne Pittman, Katy, TExas

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    Great job on a beautiful new website for all to enjoy!


  • October 28, 2013

    Kathy Gause, Irving, Texas

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    This past weekend, my husband and I visited the monument, museum, and battleground.  There is so much Texas history here! Recommend it to all Texans!


  • October 23, 2013

    Mrs. Wierick's Class, Arlington, TX

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    We would like to visit! We are reading a Time For Kids article, A Tall Tale about the monument.


  • October 02, 2013

    Kim Borel, Groves, Texas

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    I visited the monument in 2011 for the 4th annual Wheel House motorcycle ride.  I loved to learn all of the history of the battle.


  • September 26, 2013

    Amanda Keating, St. Louis

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    Quote from my 12 year old.."At least these people know how to make a web-site! I guess that is a compliment:)


  • September 05, 2013

    Jeffery Dowden, Splendora Tx

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    I love the site and I am making my plans now to attend the reenactment.


  • August 26, 2013

    Hack Fresse, Uschihausen

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    Nice site you have


  • August 20, 2013

    Sunny, Taj

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    Very Informative!


  • July 27, 2013

    Susan Hampton, Houston

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    Texas Forever


  • July 23, 2013

    Hoppness family, Dallas, TX

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    Here in remembrance and honor to Philip Walker.  Your sacrifice and those of your fellow "Texans" are appreciated and remembered.


  • July 16, 2013

    Sandra Salas Gutierrez, Houston

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    22 yrs living in Houston, 1st time visiting.  A Pleasure


  • June 29, 2013

    Veronica Melendez Ayala, Monterrey, México

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    It's awesome


  • June 29, 2013

    Bob & Barbara Jennings

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    Wow!


  • June 29, 2013

    Charles & Debbie Henry

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    Go Texas!


  • June 22, 2013

    J. Simien, Houston

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    Texas Forever!!


  • June 16, 2013

    Louis C. DeAnue-Hall, Port Arthur, Tex

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    Wow! Great!


  • May 11, 2013

    Mark & Thomas Babineck, Houston, TX

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    "Remember Goliad!"


  • March 09, 2013

    Frank & Sandra Bianco, Pearland

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    Great movie


  • March 02, 2013

    Frank & Becky Tirez, Houston

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    Long Live Texas!


  • December 29, 2012

    Mimi

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    Today is a windy day and I came here with my friends.  My name is Mimi and I had a great time.


  • December 09, 2012

    Ron & Donne Shaw, Corsicana

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    History stands proud here!


  • October 09, 2012

    The Edwards, Santa Fe, Tex

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    Excellent!


  • September 18, 2012

    Wei Wang, Houston TX

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    Great place.


  • September 05, 2012

    Lindsay Wade, Flagstaff, AZ

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    Loved it!


  • August 05, 2012

    Paloma Morin Morero

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    Me gusto mucho el museo.


  • March 04, 2012

    Gracie Lujan, Lumberton, TX

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    Houston Rocks!


  • March 03, 2012

    Gina Francis, Houston

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    ♥ San Jacinto!


  • February 19, 2012

    Maya Perez, Texas

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  • February 16, 2012

    Julio Munoz

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    Rocks!

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One Monument Circle
La Porte, Texas 77571
281-479-2421

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THE MUSEUM
9AM-6PM
JESSE H. JONES THEATRE
10AM-6PM
OBSERVATION FLOOR
9AM-5:45PM
THE BATTLEGROUND
9AM-6PM
THE HERZSTEIN LIBRARY
9AM-4:30PM
FRI. & SAT. BY APP. ONLY

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