FIELDS OF HONOR: A LUMINOUS TRIBUTE at San Jacinto will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to commemorate the sacrifice of the over 21,500 Texans who have given their lives in armed conflict. Volunteer groups are needed to participate by placing and picking up 21,500 candles on the San Jacinto Battlefield to visually depict what President Abraham Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion.”
The San Jacinto Battlefield represents both liberty and the price required to maintain it. This special event will serve to educate current and future generations about the sacrifices made by our ancestors for our benefit.
Volunteer at Fields of Honor
Join us in bringing Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto to life. We’re seeking more than 700 volunteers to prepare, place, and collect 21,500 luminaries across the San Jacinto Battlefield — each representing a Texan who gave their life in armed conflict.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Military groups, scouts, ROTC students, families, community organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Volunteer Roles
- Group Leaders: Guide and coordinate volunteer teams.
- Candle Prep & Placement: Assemble and place luminaries.
- Cleanup Crew: Collect and dispose of luminaries after the event.
Key Dates
- Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.): Prep Day (100–150 volunteers)
- Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (7 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Candle Preparation & Placement (700+ volunteers across morning and afternoon shifts)
- Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 (7 a.m. – 12 noon): Cleanup Day (300+ volunteers)
Public Event
- Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 6–11 p.m.
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, 1 Monument Circle, La Porte
Sign Up and be part of this powerful tribute.
👉 Volunteer Registration Form
Questions? Contact Juan Ortiz, Event Manager at events@sanjacinto-museum.org.
Sponsors
Battleground of Light
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are seeking sponsors and donations to help bring this powerful tribute to life.
- Battleground of Light: $5,000 and above
- Fields of Honor: $2,000 to $4,999
- Prairies of Courage: up to $1,999
Donations needed:
- 22,000 LED Battery Operated Candles - approximately $5,500
- 12.6 yards of sand - approximately $300
- 22,000 6 lb. white wax-lined bags - approximately $1,600
Sponsors will be recognized in printed handouts provided to all vehicles entering the battleground. No signage will be allowed within the battleground to maintain focus on the luminary tribute.
To become a sponsor, sign up, or find out more, contact Kali Ellis at 281.429.2421
To send a donation by check, please make it payable to:
San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association
ATTN: Kali Ellis
One Monument Circle
La Porte, TX 77571