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This is part 4 in a series covering the Battle of San Jacinto. On April 21, 1836, the members of the Texian army exacted vengeance for the Alamo and Goliad. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Revolution was not a matter of victory or death. It was both. This episode is a deep investigation into the history of the April 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Sam Houston's Texian army in Peggy McCormick's cow pasture near the confluence of Buffalo Bayou and the San Jacinto River. For those that prefer shorter episodes, six parts will be released weekly. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT DESCRIPTIONS OF VIOLENCE AND DEROGATORY STATEMENTS BY PEOPLE FROM THE 19TH CENTURY. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the winter of 1835 approached, the Texian army lay siege to San Antonio de Bexar. When rumors started that a pack train was approaching the town carrying silver for the troops, the Texians saw opportunity. Riding out to meet the enemy, the Texians were successful...sort of. Learn about this skirmish in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.
Held prisoner by the Mexican government, the Texian volunteers of the Mier Expedition were forced to participate in a lottery--ten percent of them to be executed by a firing squad. Who lived and who died was settled by the drawing of a white or black bean. This is a first-hand report from Big Foot Wallace, one of the soldiers who drew a white bean and lived to tell the dramatic story of the black bean death lottery.
No Native Texan captured Anglo-Texians' hearts like Lipan Captain Flacco the Younger. His exploits as a Texas Ranger and his people's defense of Texas' borders against Mexico make him the darling of Texas newspapers. Texas newspapers fail to distinguish, however, between hostile native Texans and Lipanes living in their midst. And Lipan wealth becomes an irresistible target of Texian raiding and retaliation. Painting of Flacco the Younger by Jay Hester, available online.www.BrandonSeale.com
The Lipan Apaches become proxies for a Texian guerilla war against northern Mexico, until Texian policies cut them off from their lands and their livelihoods. Ever adaptable, the Lipanes flip the script, relocating to their old haunts in Mexico and raiding Texas property. The Texas-Mexico border itself – and the freedom it offers – becomes an artifact of enduring Lipan resistance during these years. The annexation of Texas, however, unbalances the playing field in an oddly legalistic way.www.BrandonSeale.com
In this episode, I discuss perhaps the most famous of all battles, the Alamo. In previous episodes, I've discussed the battles that took place Gonzales, Goliad (La Bahia), and the Siege of Bexar (or San Antonio) which took place from October through December of 1835. I've discussed a group of Texans who were very important in the revolution, the Tejanos, the Mexican Texans. Now it's time to look at the actual battle of the Alamo. Before I get too much into the actual story, I need to mention that there have been at least 8 movies made about the alamo, with the 1st being produced in 1915. It was a silent movie called Martyrs of the Alamo and it was produced by D.W. Griffith. Now, let's be honest and fair. Most of the movies about the battle of the Alamo are nonsense. The first of them, the one by D.W. Griffith was total garbage. Griffith, whose contributions to the movie industry cannot be denied, was a well-known white supremacist whose movies all reflected that. Now the 2004 version is probably the most accurate of the movies made about the battle, but even it took what we call literary license with the events that took place, especially in the use of dialogue. So what really happened? One thing that the movies do get correct is there were some big-name folks who fought there. One of them was David Crockett, from Tennessee, (by the way his actual fiddle is in the Witte Museum in San Antonio, and I once had a chance to hear it played during a recording session that took place in the Alamo Chapel). On different sides of the battle were two men who had once been friends adventurer James Bowie, and Mexican president Antonio López de Santa Anna. For a large number of Americans and almost all Texans, the battle for the Alamo has become a symbol of patriotic sacrifice and bravery. The men and women who were in the battle were indeed brave and as I mentioned in the beginning, the traditional popular novels, stage plays, and motion pictures, obscure the actual historical event. To understand the reality of the battle, we have to look at why San Antonio and the Alamo itself was strategic. Remember how in December 1835 a Federalist army of Texan (or Texian, as they were called) immigrants, American volunteers, and their Tejano allies had captured San Antonio from the Mexican Army, or the Centralist forces that were there during the siege of Bexar. As I said in the episode about the Siege of Bexar after the victory, a majority of the Texan volunteers of the "Army of the People" left service and returned to their families. Even though the siege itself was over many members of the provisional government feared the Centralists would mount a spring offensive. The main issue with that is there were only two main roads leading into Texas from the interior of Mexico. The first was the Atascosito Road, which stretched from Matamoros on the Rio Grande northward through San Patricio, Goliad, Victoria, and finally into the heart of Austin's colony. The second was the Old San Antonio Road, a Camino real that crossed the Rio Grande at Paso de Francia (the San Antonio Crossing) and wound northeastward through San Antonio de Béxar, Bastrop, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and across the Sabine River into Louisiana. Each of these roads were blocked by forts. Presidio La Bahía at Goliad and the Alamo at San Antonio. Each spot served almost like an early warning system, ready to alert the Texas settlements of any enemy advance. The Bexar garrison, or the Alamo was commanded by James Clinton Neill. While James Walker Fannin, Jr., took over the forces at Goliad. Many of the settlers had returned to home and that meant that some newly arrived American volunteers made up a majority of the troops at Goliad and Bexar. Both Neill and Fannin were determined to stall the Centralists on the frontier and not let them easily move inland, but they were not delusional. Without speedy reinforcements,
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Two weeks after the fall of the Alamo, the Texian garrison at Goliad surrendered to another Mexican force, and a week after that, the garrison was executed on the orders of Santa Anna. Santa Anna and his army began marching east, toward the seat of the Texas government, while the Texas army retreated before him. On April 21, the two armies met at the brief but decisive Battle of San Jacinto, after which Santa Anna was captured. Santa Anna then signed the Treaty of Velasco, which ordered all Mexican armies in Texas back across the Rio Grande and which also acknowledged Texas' independence. Join Sean and James as they tell the story of the final actions of the Texas Revolution.
Further restrictive measures passed by Santa Anna's government motivated many Texians to mount a full-scale rebellion in October 1835 at the town of Gonzales. For some, the goal was statehood for Texas within the Mexican republic, but for others, the goal was full independence. A newly formed Texian army attacked Mexican positions at Goliad, Concepcion, and San Antonio, driving the Mexican army back across the Rio Grande. Some Texians believed the revolution was over and that they had won. But had they? “Come and take” in Sean and James' narration of the beginning of the Texas Revolution.
Teaser: Texican, Texian, or Texan? The difference is all in the timing. Description: Did you know Texans haven't always been known as Texans? The proper term has changed over time- depending upon the political structure. Here's a quick review of 25 years of history that took citizens from Texicans to Texians to Texans.
On April 22, 1836, the day after the Battle of San Jacinto, modern Harris County near the city of Houston, Texian soldiers captured Santa Anna. The day before, on April 21, Sam Houston's rag tag army attacked Santa Anna's larger army at about 3:30 in the afternoon. Santa Anna was asleep when the Texas soldiers launched the attack. Santa Anna awoke to a chaotic scene of the Texans savagely routing his army. There was nothing to do to change the course of the battle. He chose to escape rather than die. On the morning of April 22, Texian patrols still searched the countryside. One patrol, led by a Kentucky volunteer named James Sylvester, found Santa Anna hiding in the grass. He did not try to flee again. Stephen Harrigan wrote that Santa Anna displayed an instinctive arrogance when “he stood up from the grass and presumed to shake Sylvester's hand.” They asked if he had seen Santa Anna. He told them that Santa Anna was farther ahead and they marched him back to camp. Major John Forbes saw one of the young Texans bringing Santa Anna into camp. Santa Anna stepped forward and said the words “Sam Houston” a couple of times, motioning to where the wounded general lay beneath a tree with a shattered ankle. He pulled out a paper and Forbes looked at it and understood. The salutation read, Don Lopez de Santa Anna. Santa Anna was then marched to the command tent where Houston lay in pain beneath a large oak tree. The Spanish officers among the prisoners attempted to keep the men quiet but soon across the camp the words, “El Presidente! El Presidente!” could be heard. Forbes remembered that Houston lifted himself up on his elbow to see the prisoner. Forbes said, and this is a quote, “the prisoner immediately addressed him, telling him who he was and surrendering himself to him, a Prisoner of War. General Houston looked at him intensely but made no reply.” Houston sent for interpreters and people to identify Santa Anna. The exact exchange of words between Houston and Santa Anna was not recorded. Houston recalled that Santa Anna stated, “The conqueror of the Napoleon of the West is born to no common destiny, and he can afford to be generous to the vanquished.” Houston claimed to have replied, “You should have remembered that, sir, at the Alamo.” Santa Anna claimed that having to storm the Alamo allowed the slaughter and then added that he was acting on the orders of the government. Houston responded, “You are the government yourself, sir.” The Texan soldiers crowding around wanted Santa Anna to be executed. Houston thought it wiser to keep Santa Anna alive. Days later Santa Anna would order the other branches of the Mexican army to retreat and he eventually signed two treaties. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Texas History Lessons Spotlight Artists Seth Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On April 21, 1836, after a lot of miserable experiences, constant retreating, and a lot of questions about Sam Houston's decision making and nerve, the Texas Army routed the Mexican Army led by General Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón, usually just called Santa Anna here in Texas, at the Battle of San Jacinto. The victory came at a very good time because people all over Texas were in a panic and the future for them looked grim. Houston was constantly disappointed at the turnout of Texas men to fight with him and issued many calls for Texans to step up, get rid of their cowardice, and fight for independence. Many Texans were busy fleeing with their families and possessions in the Runaway Scrape towards safety in the east. Some thought that Houston himself was fleeing to the east with hopes that the United States Army might step in and save him. President Burnett had no faith in Houston. The bloodletting of Texas rebels at Goliad and at the Alamo had many fired up for revenge and probably also a little concerned about what might happen if they came out to be on the losing end of the conflict. The fact of the matter is that people were concerned because Houston had not been very open about his real plans and goals. Most of the men wanted to fight and frequently voiced their disillusionment. That all came to an end on April 21, 1836. Hidden in part by trees and the rising ground, Houston had his forces take position about 3:30 in the afternoon. With cries of Remember the Alamo and Remember Goliad, the Texas army lunged forward. Eighteen minutes later the bloodbath of a battle was over. This time the Texans were victorious. The Texian officers lost control of the men and the violence reached a terrifying level. In the end, Houston's report states that 630 Mexicans were dead and 730 were held prisoner. In eighteen minutes. The Texian army lost 9 killed or mortally wounded and thirty soldiers were wounded but survived. Houston himself had his ankle shattered by a musket ball during the combat. Santa Anna disappeared during the bloodshed but was eventually captured. Texans would base their independence on the two treaties Santa Anna would sign in future days from April 21st. So there you go. That, in a nutshell, is why April 21st is celebrated across the state of Texas. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Interstate Daydreamer! Available everywhere you find good music. Thank you Derrick! Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twitter: @TexasHistoryL Texas History Lessons Spotlight Artists Jerrod Flusche Rosmand – Mando Salas Zach Welch Seth Jones Derrick McClendon Kade Anson Randy Hoyet on Spotify Robert Herrerra Jacob Charles Chris Cunningham Tristyn Sanchez The Oliver White Group Podcast Recommendations: Wild West Extravaganza Podcast The History Cafe Podcast Hymns of the Highway Podcast Off Mic, Off the Record Podcast Texas River Tonk Podcast TXRiverTonk Podcast LINKS: If you have any photography, videography or aerial photography and video, go visit PANTHER CITY AIR to see how they can fulfill your needs. Tio Bruce's The Greatest Playlist In Texas and Hence the World. Texas History Lessons Spotlight Artist Spotify Playlist 301 Productions Spotify Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 27, 1836 was Palm Sunday, a holy day. But the Mexican dictator Santa Anna didn't care, he was out for blood. He ordered hundreds of Texian prisoners executed in cold blood at the Presidio La Bahia at Goliad. The prisoners were split into groups and marched away from the fort. The soldiers proceeded to kill all the prisoners...or did they. Hear a harrowing tale of survival and freedom in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.
Welcome to The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, recent Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit with Don Frazier, Executive Director of the Texas Institute at Schreiner University. March 6 is the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo and we take a deep dive into the reasons for the Texas War of Independence, some of the key players and the Battle of the Alamo. Some of the highlights include: · What was the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and what role did it play in the Texas War of Independence? · Stephen F. Austin and how his imprisonment changed the course of the revolution. · The economic reasons behind the Texas revolution. · The role of Nacogdoches in early Texas. · Sam Houston. · The battles leading up to the Texian takeover of the Alamo in December 1835. · The Battle of the Alamo. · How to remember the Alamo. Resources Texas Institute at Schreiner University
On this episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the forgotten history of the Gonzales flag. “Come and Take It.” It's a slogan of defiance against government tyranny with roots in antiquity that continues to inspire freedom-loving patriots today. This updating of the classic Spartan molṑn labé (meaning “come and take them”) is a powerful challenge to would-be gun grabbers. Seeking to remove arms from the people will not come without dear cost. For the Texian rebels of the Battle of Gonzales, these words were not mere tough talk. They were words the Texians were willing to die for. You can read the full article Gonzales Flag: Meaning and History Behind ‘Come and Take It'” at Ammo.com. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at LibertasBella.com. Helpful Links: Resistance Library Sam Jacobs
The Alamo will open a limited time exhibit, “Phil Collins Collection Preview: Texian Edition,” on Wednesday, Aug. 18, featuring priceless artifacts from the Texian side of the Texas Revolution. The exhibit will be displayed through Oct. 3 in the Alamo Exhibit Hall. Admission is free on Aug. 18 only. Alamo visitors can continue to enjoy it after Aug. 18, with the purchase of an audio tour. The Alamo is located at 300 Alamo Plaza in San Antonio. For more information, visit www.thealamo.org.Article Link
The Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold its end-of-year luncheon on Tuesday, May 25, in the historic Schreiner Mansion at Riverhill Country Club in Kerrville. Scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., the luncheon will feature local retired physician Dr. Henry David Pope Jr., who will present the story of the Troutman Flag, the first “Lone Star” flag to fly over Texian troops during the Texas Revolution of 1836. Dr. Pope is the third great-grandson of Joanna Troutman, a Georgia teenager whose brothers and cousins were drawn by the appeal for soldiers to...Article Link
On March 27, 1836, several hundred Texian soldiers were brutally murdered on the orders of Santa Anna. One of them, John C. Logan, left us two letters. The first was written at a time of optimism and victory. The second reflected the hard conditions suffered by many in the Texian army. These two letters provide a quick glimpse into the experiences of the brave men who fought for Texas freedom. Hear the reflections of Texian soldier John C. Logan in this episode of Wise About Texas.
Nick Landholdt ran for Congress as a Libertarian in 2016 and won over 10% of the vote. He is running for Texas Governor for the election in 2022. After graduating from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film, Nick Landholdt, a native Texian, spent over ten years in the Navy believing he was serving his country. After he decided that America's military forces are just cannon fodder used by the anti-Christian Money Powers for their own personal gain, he resigned his commission in 1988, and began dedicating his public life to exposing those same powers while earning a living in sales. To learn more about Landholdt and the movement he's helping facilitate, please visit www.wethepeopleforpresident.org
Kate and Lindsay talk holiday books and traditions with local author, Heather Spears Kallus.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Kate and Lindsay talk with the tasting room manager of the Coastal Bend Distillery, Robert Nollen, about Texas cocktails and some holiday favorites. This episode covers Nico Martini's Texas Cocktails :An Elegant Collection of More Than 100 Recipes Inspired by the Lone Star State.
Lockhart is a picturesque small Texas town, infamously dubbed the BBQ capital of Texas because of it’s long-standing establishments serving some of the best in the state. But Lockhart’s more than just a popular day-trip destination for many Texans looking for some good brisket. The history of the town dates back to the 1840’s and includes early Comanche raids, brave Texian settlers, and rowdy cowboys driving longhorns up the Chisholm trail. If the walls of the many still-standing buildings of downtown Lockhart could talk, we can only imagine the stories they’d tell. But in tonight’s episode, one such building appears to have a voice. Many voices actually. The Gaslight-Baker Theater is located in the heart of downtown Lockhart, and many in the community have had strange personal experiences in the building. It is believed that the theatre is haunted by numerous specters, and these paranormal residents have each been given their own unique name. The "Laughing Lady" whose laughter has been heard by man. "Colonel Baker", the original owner of the theatre, is believed by many to watch over the building and cause mischief ever so often. Then there’s the elusive, more ominous presence unanimously believed to haunt stage right, oddly named “Other Guy” by the staff and patrons of the theatre. So get and ready and join Stephen and the team as they pack up their gear, hit the road, and travel to Lockhart, Texas to uncover more details about the undocumented hauntings of the historic Gaslight Baker Theatre.
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In this episode of Restarting America, Josh Gibbs from 97 Switch interviews Eveline Bethune, the founder of Texian Books. Throughout the interview, they discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and society. Bethune shares how the current health pandemic has affected her company and how she is adapting to new circumstances. Bethune graduated from Hillsdale College with a degree in Rhetoric and Public Address. Following that, she attained a JD from Oklahoma City University School of Law and an MSc in Chinese Studies from the University of Glasgow. She found a way to turn her various interests into a career in retail, opening several stores including Texian Books in Victoria, TX. Texian is the only ABA-affiliated independent bookstore serving rural South Texas. She loves literature, particularly exploring the region's deep literary culture. In her personal time, Bethune loves running, sports, and of course, reading. She is a lifelong learner, currently finishing her PhD in political science from Claremont Graduate University. She has taught at Coastal Bend College and presented work at the Western Political Science Association, Southern Political Science Association, and Cal Poly - Pomona.
A raucous crowd of approximately 2000 Texian delegates jeered and taunted federal law enforcement agents sent in by the Department of Homeland Security to disperse the gathering at the Stephen F Austin Convention Center in San Antonio. DHS officials chose to wait until after the closing benediction to move in and break up the crowd. In previous years, the annual rally had gone largely unnoticed outside of the State of Texas; but this year’s assembly gained national attention after Congressman Chet Cummings, a Federal Libertarian from Waco, announced that he would take the group’s traditional liberation decree and read it into record on the House floor, next month. Though invited to be the keynote speaker, the Congressman declined the invitation after learning of the potential for violence at this year’s event, and chose not to attend.Support Our Podcast - Find 1st Amendment News T-Shirts and Travel Mugs at:https://www.zazzle.com/store/pop_and_kks_place/products Support the show (https://paypal.me/1stAmendmentNewsPodc?locale.x=en_US)
Jarrett and Linda camped at Goliad State Park in south Texas. Remember the Goliad? That's the place where about 450 Texian prisoners of war were killed in 1836 by the Mexican army under General and President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's command during the Texas Revolution. The Goliad city and State Park are situated by the San Antonio River. Spain established the town in 1749, which makes it one of the oldest settlements established by westerners in Texas. Goliad State Park is not currently heavily inundated with visitors and offers an excellent option for paddling on the San Antonio River, which of course, Jarrett could not resist. So right before the Fourth of July weekend, Jarrett and Linda packed up their tent and took BeeGee and Angela along for the ride. In this episode, Linda tells us about their camping experience. At the same time, Jarrett talks about his experience rafting down the Goliad Paddling Trail and any advice he might have for those seeking adventure. Looking for more opportunities to escape the quarantine? To see some of the pictures from Goliad State Park and other adventures, follow AdventuresWithBG on Instagram and Facebook. As always, if you like this podcast, don't forget to subscribe or follow it in your favorite podcasting app. If you're listening on Apple Podcast, go ahead and leave us a 5-star review. It'd be really neat of you!
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On April 21, 1836, Texian forces defeated Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto "winning" independence for Texas from Mexico.What if the still numerically superior remaining Mexican forces in Texas had chosen to continue the war against the Texians and crush the revolution?Some Wikipedia links that help with background and context:Texas Revolution:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_RevolutionTimeline of the Texas Revolution:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Texas_RevolutionBattle of San Jacinto:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_San_JacintoAntonio Lopez de Santa Anna:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_L%C3%B3pez_de_Santa_AnnaJose de Urrea:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_de_UrreaWebsite: www.aforkintimepodcast.comE-Mail: aforkintimepodcast@gmail.comDirect Link to Listener Survey: https://www.aforkintimepodcast.com/listenersurveyIf you enjoy the podcast, you can help by supporting us via Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/aforkintimeYou can follow A Fork In Time on….Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aforkintimeTwitter: @AFITPodcastPinterest: www.pinterest.com/aforkintimeTheme Music: Conquer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansoundSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aforkintime)
On this date in 1836 the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to forces of the Mexican Republic. Johnny Cash's 1963 recording of "Remember The Alamo" honors the sacrifice of Texian heroes William Travis, James Bowie, Davy Crockett, and more. And the athletic conferences of the South prepare to host college basketball conference tournaments, beginning with Saturday's Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship game.
On this date in 1836 the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to forces of the Mexican Republic. Johnny Cash's 1963 recording of "Remember The Alamo" honors the sacrifice of Texian heroes William Travis, James Bowie, Davy Crockett, and more. And the athletic conferences of the South prepare to host college basketball conference tournaments, beginning with Saturday's Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship game.
The siege and fall of the Alamo in March 1836 has been immortalized in historical legend and portrayed in theatrical grandeur as "13 Days to Glory." But, what if Santa Anna had chosen to quickly assault the makeshift fortress or bypass it all together to gain the prize of the fleeing Texian leadership and army?Website: www.aforkintimepodcast.comE-Mail: aforkintimepodcast@gmail.comDirect Link to Listener Survey: https://www.aforkintimepodcast.com/listenersurveyIf you enjoy the podcast, you can help by supporting us via Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/aforkintimeYou can follow A Fork In Time on….Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aforkintimeTwitter: @AFITPodcastPinterest: www.pinterest.com/aforkintimeTheme Music: Conquer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aforkintime)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
George Lucas tries his hand at stand-up, we watch 'Red Dawn' (1984) & we speak to Col. William Travis live from the Alamo via the Time Phone. SHOW NOTES Benjamin Charles Elton is a British comedian, author, playwright, musical librettist, actor and director. He was a part of London's alternative comedy movement of the 1980s and became a writer on series such as The Young Ones and Blackadder, as well as continuing as a stand-up comedian on stage and television. Red Dawn is a 1984 American war film directed by John Milius, with a screenplay by Kevin Reynolds and Milius. It stars Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey, Ben Johnson, Harry Dean Stanton, Ron O'Neal, William Smith, and Powers Boothe. The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing the Texian and immigrant occupiers. Santa Anna's cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians, both legal Texas settlers and illegal immigrants from the United States, to join the Texian Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the rebellion.
Hole up in your favorite unfortified Christian Mission facility and listen to our episode on The Alamo. This episode is a great opportunity to get some perspective on American History between the Revolution and the Civil War. Remember to rate and review, remember to follow or subscribe, and remember The Alamo.
Hole up in your favorite unfortified Christian Mission facility and listen to our episode on The Alamo. This episode is a great opportunity to get some perspective on American History between the Revolution and the Civil War. Remember to rate and review, remember to follow or subscribe, and remember The Alamo.
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"New Mexico is the best trick Old Mexico ever played on the U.S." Howdy y'all! Welcome to another action packed episode of The Texian. This episode we talk to Dr. Don Frazier about the little known New Mexico campaign at the beginning of the Civil War. Turns out that Texans played a huge role in that theater of the war. It's a gripping part of our history that I guarantee few of y'all have heard much about. So sit back, relax and listen as we explore this struggle for empire in the American Southwest.
Howdy y'all! Welcome to another action packed episode of The Texian! Today we talk with Dr. Donald S. Frazier of McMurry University about the long tragic trail of the Texas Cherokee and their search for a place to call home. Dr. Frazier is a card carrying member of the Cherokee people (literally) and fills us in on a rarely talked about portion of our ethnic history. Hope y'all enjoy!
This Council House Fight took place in San Antonio, Texas in March of 1840. It's also known as the Council House Massacre considering the large amount of deaths were on the Comanche side. This is a story from the Republic of Texas, when Indian wars were ongoing and had reached a fever pitch.
Howdy y'all! Welcome to another fun filled episode of the Texian! Today we sit down and chat with our most frequent guest host, Dr. Stephen L. Hardin, about the tobacco habits of folks back in the days of the Texas Republic. We also veer well off into some interesting tangents before reigning ourselves back into the subject at hand. Hope you all enjoy! P.S. I had some fun with sound effects today, so be warned. ;)
In today's episode of The Texian we explore the legends of the famed San Saba Silver Mines that have beckoned many a bold adventurer over the last two hundred years or so. The most famed of these fortune hunters is a familiar name on The Texian - James Bowie. What befell him on his search for lost treasure is quite the yarn. So sit back, relax, and get ready for adventure today as we hunt for silver with Bowie in the mythic west on...The Texian!
Come to the Bower was an early Nineteenth Century minstrel tune that made the rounds of stages and taverns across the United States. It is a simple story of seduction in which a young rake is promising a delightful location for a tryst he has created in some secluded and shady place. It is a bawdy descendent of a slightly earlier Irish patriot tune, Come to the Bower, which invited volunteers to come to the Emerald Isle to free the nation from British occupation after the failed 1798 rebellion. The version presented here, the American minstrel tune, is taken from manuscript sheet music in the holdings of the American Antiquarian Society and is performed by Kay Frazier of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, and Marc Sanders of Abilene Christian University on piano. The tune came to be associated with the April 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto because, as the tale is told, it was part of the repertoire of two teenaged Texian musicians pressed into service to provide martial music for the advance. Thus, Sam Houston and his army marched toward destiny in step to a slightly off-color tavern tune that magically captured the spirit of the age.
Dave and Bernie pull no punches when addressing the attitude of FC Dallas fans and their SG, the Beer Guardians, towards Austin FC. While they're at it, they also address Houston Dynamo and the Texian Army's take on things as well. Also, what the hell is a LaCinco12? Manchester United moves on to an 8-0 record across all competitions under the guidance of the "The Babyfaced Assassin," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after crushing Arsenal 3-1 in an FA Cup match. The guys are also stoked that Millwall defeated Everton and moves on in the tournament as well. The guys further speculate on US Men's Team and how things will turnout under Greg Berhalter's guidance.
Howdy y'all! Welcome back for another thrilling episode of the Texian. This one is a little different. Since I am working on gathering other interviews with different Texas history experts for future podcasts, I've decided to tell my own version of a famous tall tale from the early days of Texas. A tall tale that happens to be true. It's the first in my little side series called Once upon a time in Texas. These will be my versions of Texas legends and folklore, where I will tell you what's true, what's fiction, and what we just ain't exactly sure of. Since legend and folklore are such a big part of our state's past, I figured they needed their own little subsection here on the Texian. Hope you enjoy this first entry! Be sure and share with your friends!
Howdy y'all! Welcome to another exciting and slightly quirky episode of The Texian. Today we talk with our favorite, and thus far only guest host, Dr. Stephen L. Hardin, about his outstanding book Texian Macabre. It's a creepy story, following a lucky survivor of the infamous Goliad Massacre to his unlucky end at the end of a hangman's rope in the new town of Houston. It paints a fascinating portrait of the early days of the Texas Republic and the seedy underbelly of the new town. But we start off with some background on the Goliad massacre, sharing some eyewitness accounts, and try to figure out why everyone remembers the Alamo, but so few today seem to remember Goliad. It's such a tragic story in it's own right, I feel like we will be returning to it time and again for future podcasts. Hope you enjoy! Now sit back, relax, and let's plunge into the action packed annals of our Texas history!
Howdy y'all! Welcome to the third episode of the Texian! Today we sit down and chat with our now semi-permanent guest host, Dr. Stephen L. Hardin, about his new book Lust for Glory. It gives us a fascinating glimpse into the life of the short lived Republic of Texas and the colorful cast of characters who inhabited that stage of history. Texas just wouldn't be Texas without this pivotal period in our history. It informs everything we are today. Hope you enjoy getting a sneak peak into the pages of what promises to be a fantastic book! Now sit back, relax and let's plunge into the action packed annals of our Texas history!
Today on The Texian we continue our discussion with Dr. Stephen L. Hardin of McMurry University about myths and misconceptions of the Alamo siege. We start off with an in-depth look at the legendary Line in the Sand and then go on to delve into other controversial topics, including the always fiery debate on how Davy Crockett died. This is a continuation of the discussion begun in the last episode, so if you haven't listened to Episode 1, you might want to do so in order to get up to speed. Thanks again for listening and I hope you enjoy the ride through the action packed annals of our Texas history!
Welcome to our first episode! The Texian talks with Dr. Stephen L. Hardin, author of Texian Iliad, Texian Macabre and the upcoming Lust for Glory, about some of the most famous myths, misconceptions and downright lies associated with the most famous event in all Texas history. Basically, everything you think you know about the Alamo is likely wrong. This is the first of two action packed episodes! Now sit back, relax and plunge with me into the action packed annals of our Texas history!
In the first days of 1836 revolution was brewing in Texas. The battle of Gonzales had spawned the Texian conquest of La Bahia and Bexar. The Texians were sure the Mexicans would soon see the wisdom of allowing the Texians their own government. The Indians, however, just saw opportunity. Depredations continued and the further up the Guadalupe river you lived, the more danger you faced. That danger reached Sarah Hibbens and her family. This wasn't her first suffering at the hand of the indians and it wouldn't be her last. But after a harrowing escape from the horror of captivity, she ran into a new force that would change the course of Indian/settler relations forever: The Texas Rangers. Captain Tumlinson and his men chased the Indians into the area that would later become the capital of the Republic of Texas. Hear the story of the first battle between Texas Rangers and Comanche Indians in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.
The new Texian government broke off San Antonio's special relationship with the Comanche empire, provoking renewed hostilities from the horsemen off the plains. Newcomers to the town had to integrate themselves quickly into the fighting units of Old San Antonians and learn the lessons of frontier warfare firsthand.
During the fight for Texas Independence how many Texians could say that they were at almost all of the major battles including the battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto? One man could. Question: Who was this Texian patriot who fought so hard for Texas Independence then, soon after the birth of Texas, would be forced to leave the land he fought for?
Recorded 2-23-17. Texian Brewing Company Head Brewer Caleb Wilson is in Stew-dio for this episode. We discuss Texian’s King Cake Beer for Mardi Gras, Kennedy’s Tinder dates, Catherine’s baby girl and much more.
Texian’s Jess and Texas Homebrewers James stick around for Late Lunch.
After the fall of the Alamo and the massacre at Goliad, times in Texas were uncertain at best. General Sam Houston took the army on a retreat to the east. In this episode learn how the Texian army made it to San Jacinto and some of the side stories and important questions raised during that time. Follow the Texian army as it marches across Texas to its destiny at San Jacinto. Sam Houston Pamelia Mann takes her oxen back The runaway scrape Allegedly, but not likely, the "whichway tree"
Happy Halloween Everyone!! This is InterBrews Halloween Spooktacular 2015!! Joining us for this years show is Jennifer Royo from No Label Brewing in Katy, TX, David Graham from Karbach Brewing in Houston, Blake Niederhofer from Lone Pint Brewing in Magnolia, TX, Alan Ward from Brigadoon Brewery located inside the Texas Renaissance Festival Caleb Wilson from Texian […]
Episode 83 gives us a look back at the beginnings of Stew’d Productions as Texian Brewing’s Caleb Wilson does the ole Flip-A-Roo and interviews Josh Stewart on how InterBrews started and everything that lead to that. Also on the show were 2 new Texian beers – Travis: A delicious, well balanced amber lager and Texianer […]
Episode 73 of InterBrews was recorded at Texian Brewing Company in Richmond, TX. Josh and Caleb are proud to debut 2 new beers to the Texian lineup. First is Donkey Lady, an American Sour aged on Granny Smith apples and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This beer took host Josh Stewart back to summer […]
InterBrews episode 34 finds Josh on location in Richmond, TX at Texian Brewing. Josh sat down with owner/founder Josh Haley and brewer Caleb Wilson to discuss the brewery, the beers and a little Texas history. Great beers were enjoyed and great conversation was had. Listen and enjoy Texian’s brews now in cans and on draft. […]
On October 2, in the village of Gonzales near San Antonio, Texian colonists resisted the attempt by the Mexican officials to sieze a small cannon, challenging the Mexican soldiers to "Come and Take It". Fighting broke out, becoming the last straw in the relationship between Texas and the Mexican government of Santa Anna. This tiny skirmish would set Texas on the road to independence. The flag they fought under would inspire this revolution as well as this podcast.
CBS Radio Adventure Theater Known as "General Mills Radio Adventure Theater" the first time this series aired in 1977, and then renamed CBSRAT for the repeat season later that year and into early 1978, there were only 52 episodes for this series geared toward younger listeners, hosted by Tom Bosley. The series was an excellent presentation, always well acted and notably produced. THIS EPISODE: Remember The Alamo - The Battle of the Alamo was fought in February and March 1836 in San Antonio, Texas. The conflict, a part of the Texas Revolution, was the first step in Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's attempt to retake the province of Texas after an insurgent army of Texan settlers and adventurers from the United States had driven out all Mexican troops the previous year. Mexican forces began a siege of the Texian forces garrisoned at the Alamo Mission on Tuesday, February 23. For the next twelve days, Mexican cannons advanced slowly to positions nearer the Alamo walls, while Texian soldiers worked to improve their defenses. Alamo co-commander William Travis sent numerous letters to the acting Texas government, the remaining Texas army under James Fannin, and various Texas communities, asking for reinforcements, provisions, and ammunition. Several times small groups of Texians ventured outside the Alamo walls, occasionally skirmishing with Mexican soldiers. Mexican forces received reinforcements on March 3. The Texians were reinforced at least once, when 32 men from Gonzales entered the fort, and may have received additional reinforcements. Additional Texas settlers and American adventurers gathered at Gonzales to prepare for the march to San Antonio.
The following four topics are all stands by the US military. This is just a small selection of famous stands since there are many more (some of which will be mentioned in a future episode). * Alamo (1836): Lt. Col. Travis leads the Texian defense of the Alamo against a numerically superior foe, the Mexicans led by Santa Anna. The Texians cannot hold and every male is killed. * Little Bighorn (1876): Lt. Col. Custer underestimates the Lakota/Cheyenne forces in the area (under the leadership of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull). Custer is overwhelmed and all of his men are killed. * Khe Sanh (1968): The US military base near the border of North and South Vietnam is besieged by numerically superior NVA forces. Using heavy bombers, the US troops break the siege and damage the NVA significantly. * Mogadishu (1993): Operation Restore Hope in Somalia suffers a major defeat when special forces groups executing "Operation Gothic Serpent" are trapped in the city. After a horrendous night of fighting, they are rescued by UN forces. For more information, read Armchair General Magazine (January 2005) Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine