Flags of the Texas Revolutionary and Republic Periods
Our Flag Still Proudly Waves: Flags of the Texas Revolutionary and Republic Periods
Join us as we learn about the history and symbolism of the many flags that have flown in Texas, with guest speaker and former TSSAR president Tom Green. Try your hand at putting a stitch into a re-creation of an early Texas flag. Deepen your understanding and respect for the flags of our State.
“Arouse, arouse, your flag's unfurled, seek victory or win your graves.
Show proudly forth to all the world […] Oh let the memory of the past
To noble deeds your souls incite; Be firm---be valiant to the last---”
~ Exert fromUp! Men of Texas, author unknown(From the Houston Telegraph, 1842)
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 28, 2012
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
January 28, 2012
Presentations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Location
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Fees/Admission
$5 adults
$3 children ages 6 and under
Free to Texas State Parks annual pass holders
Accessible for the mobility impaired
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