Texas Revolution
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The Texas Revolution was a rebellion by Anglo-American immigrants as well as Hispanic Texans against the centralist government of Mexico in the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. Although the uprising
The campaigns of the Texas Revolution
A reproduction of the original Come and take it flag, which flew during the battle of Gonzales
General Martín Perfecto de Cos
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Davy Crockett
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David Crockett was an American politician, militia officer and frontiersman. Often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier", he represented Tennessee in the United States Hous
Texas Revolution
…William B. Travis arrived in Béxar with 30 men on February 3, and five days later a small group of volunteers arrived, including the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett. On February 11, Neill left to recruit additional reinforcements and gather supplies. In his absence, Travis and Bowie shared command. When scouts…
Portrait by Chester Harding, 1834
Weathered stone commemorating the spot Crockett was born
Replica of the cabin Crockett was born in
Contract of marriage for David Crockett and Margaret Elder, October 21, 1805