Apr 03, 2012 because of them, i got to tag along on many camping trips and educational adventures. The battle of goliad was a small battle that occurred early in the texas revolution. Goliad was an important location during the texas war for independence. Battle of coleto and the goliad massacre, texas legends of. This short film uses 360degree video technology to give fans of texas history a new way to study and understand the goliad massacre. The battle of coleto, also known as the battle of coleto creek, the battle of the prairie, and the batalla del encinal del perdido, was fought on march 1920, 1836, during the goliad campaign of the texas revolution. The mexican army captured fannin and his men there at the 1836 battle of coleto creek. Urrea left goliad and moved part of his army to victoria, leaving lt. The battle of coleto, also known as the battle of coleto creek, the battle of the prairie, and the batalla del encinal del perdido, was fought on march 1920,1836, during the goliad campaign of the texas revolution. Fannin battleground memorializes the brave soldiers who fought the battle of coleto creek on this site in 1836 during the texas war for independence. Goliad massacre united states history 1836 britannica. Mar 17, 2017 the goliad massacre marked an ugly moment in the history of the texas revolution.
Battle of gonzales the developing texas army at gonzales determined to march for bexar on the 12th of october, 1835, with a force of five hundred men, together with the notable sixpounder, from the battle of gonzales. The texians suffered disastrous early defeats to the battletested mexican troops. The goliad massacre marked an ugly moment in the history of the texas revolution. A charming community on the san antonio river now sits where, in 1836, mexican forces executed col. The texas historical commission operates the fannin battleground state historic site. The legislature transferred it to the state parks board in 1949. Download the app for more videos and travel information. The goliad massacre, the tragic termination of the goliad campaign of 1836. Texas history 1836 goliad massacre with unseen footage and. In february 1836 fannin and his garrison occupied presidiola bahia. It led at least partially to the texan victory at the battle of san jacinto, however. After remember the alamo, the texas revolutions most potent battle cry was remember goliad. Fannin memorial monument independence trail region. No design or tech skills are necessary its free, easy, and awesome.
Goliad is a great historical place to visit with many attractions. A spanish mission, nuestra senora del espiritu santo zuniga spanish. Other sites became part of the complex in later years. Students will watch a quick youtube video that covers all three events. The goliad massacre was an event of the texas revolution that occurred on march 27, 1836. The name of goliad was etched in texas collective memory, however, through a single eventthe nowdisputed goliad massacre. The republic of texas the texas revolution the goliad massacre. Goliad photos featured images of goliad, tx tripadvisor. Goliad article about goliad by the free dictionary. The battle of goliad was the second skirmish of the texas revolution. Urrea tells portilla, treat the prisoners with consideration, particularly their leader, fannin, and to employ them in rebuilding goliad.
Texas history 1836 goliad massacre with unseen footage and images of artifacts in 360 degrees duration. Fannin battleground state historic site fannin, texas. The main thc film will feature new information and video footage of artifacts, the role of col. Battle of coleto and the goliad massacre, texas legends of america. After the start of the texas revolution 1836, goliad was seized by texan forces under col. The goliad campaign was a series of 19th century battles that took place in the mexican state of texas in 1836, which ultimately led to the goliad massacre. Video courtesy of texas talks and the texas state historical. But those losses at alamo and goliad only helped unify the revolutionaries.
You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. In 1931, the state legislature accepted the main park complex from the city and county of goliad. Watch the videos below to learn more about spanish settlement of texas and. Jun 05, 2017 this film features new information and video footage of artifacts, the location of col. Santa anna ordered him and his men executed in nearby goliad, against the wishes of other mexican commanders. Topics and people covered include the castaneda, the battle of goliad, the grass fight, the war party, the peace par. The battle of goliad was the second skirmish of the. Though the defeat of texas forces led to the execution of james w. The battle of the alamo on reaching refugio, thirty miles below goliad, colonel fannin learned through major morris, who had gone on to san patricio with johnson and grant, of the advance, in force, of the mexicans. Goliad massacre the handbook of texas online texas state. They were executed on palm sunday, victims of the infamous goliad massacre. Move your phone or drag your mouse to see every detail, including new information and video footage of artifacts, the role of col. Contents 1 background 2 the mexicans 3 the texans 4 the battle of refugio 5 fannins retreat and the battle of coleto 5. The major historical sites in goliad make this town worth remembering and visiting.
Fannin to evacuate his 400man force from goliad and retreat to victoria, a town 30 miles to the east behind the natural defense of the guadalupe river. One such adventure was to goliad, tx for the annual reenactment of the 1836 goliad massacre and the battles of goliad leading up to the massacre. When the texans won goliad they gained the presido and supplies. The goliad massacre was an event of the texas revolution that occurred on march 27, 1836, following the battle of coleto. Goliad state park is 276 acres, near goliad in goliad county. Goliad campaign of 1836 the handbook of texas online texas. Among those killed was commander colonel james fannin. The goliad massacre, the tragic termination of the goliad campaign of 1836, is of all the episodes of the texas revolution the most infamous. Fannins death, and details of the battle of coleto creek. The goliad campaign of 1836, a campaign of the texas revolution, was a victorious operation for the mexican army under gen.
During some of the clips, you will also hear sounds of battle, as well as oohs, aahs, and discussions between observers. Battle of goliad sources interesting facts question 1 battle of goliad goliad was the site of a spanish presido. Therefore, you will see some modern things in the pictures. The early skirmish in the texas revolution occurred when revolutionaries in goliad attacked a garrison of. The rallying cry at san jacinto, after all, was remember goliad. Determined to punish the rebellious texans, whom he viewed as pirates who deserved to be executed, santa anna mounted a campaign to demonstrate his power by exacting the same kind of retribution upon them that he had visited upon zacatecas. At the same time, mexican general jose urrea with some 900 troops, left matamoros and followed a coastal route into texas. On that day they crossed the guadalupe, and encamped on its western bank. A spanish mission and presidio moved to goliad in 1749.
This activity is a quick one day set of stations to go over the goliad massacre, battle of san jacinto and the treaty of velasco. David and goliath is a fresh take on the classic tale of good versus. Learn more by visiting the fannin battleground, nine miles east of goliad on highway 59. At the crossroads of two great ancient empires, a shepherd named david is trained in combat and takes on a terrifying giant. This 360degree video is the full film by the texas historical commission thc about the goliad massacre, which. With the rebels at the alamo and goliad dead, santa anna felt confident enough to divide his force, which in turn allowed sam houston to defeat him.
Fannins command in the goliad massacre, the campaign helped inspire ultimate victory over the mexicans at the battle of san jacinto. Though not as salient as the battle of the alamo, the massacre immeasurably garnered support for the cause against mexico both within texas and in the united states, thus contributing greatly to the texan victory at the battle of san. Frequently we saw herds of cattle grazing on the luxuriant grass. Jun, 2014 sandwiched like a middle child between the fall of the alamo and the battle of san jacinto, goliad never gets the attention it deserves in the canon of texas history. Copyright 2016 by texas state historical association. Reenacting the battle of goliad, texas and goliad massacre. The site has exhibits, memorials, an observation tower and picnic pavilion. Others, including fannin, were executed inside the fort, which had been constructed in. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The battle and capitulation at coleto creek our route led us through one of those charming landscapes where little prairies alternate with thin forests of oak without any undergrowth. Check out tripadvisor members 814 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in goliad. Our battle took place in goliad,texas near the church. Goliad, historic city, seat 1837 of goliad county, southern texas, u. Battle of coleto and goliad massacre told by herman ehrenberg.
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