Founded in 1833 and renamed after the hero of the Texas Revolution, Juan N. Seguin, in 1839, the town is steeped in history ...

In early 1836, after the fall of the Alamo, a small episode in Texas history revealed an aspect of our character we’d just as soon forget. Unlike the Alamo, which can seem as remote and mysterious as ...

Gonzales is where the Texas Revolution began—and where the legendary “Come and Take It” cannon fired its first shot. Gonzales ...

Texas Pride runs deep in the Lone Star State, especially in the historic and charming town of Gonzales, often referred to as "The Birthplace of Texas Independence." It was the site of the first battle ...

The fall of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, marked a turning point in the battle for Texas' independence. But after the battles ended and the Republic of Texas was born, the old Spanish fort faded into ...

A reexamination of the 1813 Battle of Medina and its pivotal role in shaping Texas independence This documentary by Brandon Seale uncovers the lost site of the 1813 Battle of Medina, using ...

The wind cuts across an open Texas field as a young actor, dressed in rough linen and boots, lifts a charcoal pencil to his sketchbook. Around him, extras in period clothing shuffle into position, and ...

The weather cooling down in October means it’s time to check out a new outdoor light show or join a Día de los Muertos celebration. Premiering this month on the outside wall of the Gonzales Memorial ...