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Texas Independence Day marks the date that Texas became an independent Republic. The history of the Lone Star State is a reflection of the people who shaped it. Long before the Convention of 1836 proclaimed Texas independent, native American nations called the land their home.

They were followed by French and Spanish settlers and then by people of many nations moving westward from the eastern reaches of the American continent and the newly formed United States of America.

The early days of independence were not easy. Spain, through Mexico, was not happy to lose the wealth and power that Texas represented. The fighting was long and bitter.

The Alamo was just one of the battles that were fought to keep freedom in the land and maintain home rule. This one battle came to symbolize the struggle. The cry of, "Remember the Alamo" helped the Texans fighting against Santa Anna and the Mexican army. William Travis wrote from the Alamo, "...our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender nor retreat."

On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas. Under the flag with one "lone star" Texans declared their independence, formed a democratic Republic and fought with pride to preserve their freedom...

Texas Independence Day, March 2, is an official state holiday and is celebrated by all Texans to honor the memory of the pioneers of the state's independence and to celebrate the freedom that was won.

Parades and barbecue are the order of the day, with a full reenactment of the Convention of 1836 that resulted in Texas Independence. The biggest parade, in Austin, usually occurs on a weekend closest to the 2nd, at the Congress Avenue Bridge ...

"Independence is declared; it must be maintained."
Sam Houston - March 2, 1836

Special Report - Texas Independence Day - This summary of the history and a copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence that was signed on March 2, 1836 are just a part of the offerings of this site. They have a Texas Events Calendar, a listing of Notable Native Texans, and plenty of articles on the history and current news in the Lone Star State.

The Birthplace of Texas - Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park commemorates the spot where the delegates to the Convention of 1836 met to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence which created the Republic of Texas. An audience participation play lets you become one of the delegates to the Convention and relive the events.

Celebrate Texas - You'll find details of the Texas Independence Day Parade in Austin, the 6th Annual State Championship Bar-B-Q Cookoff and many other events that "...encourage and promote the education of the general public regarding Texas Independence Day and the history of Texas and its people!"

How to Celebrate Texas Independence Day - Need some good ideas to help celebrate? From party ideas to movies and places to visit... this site has it covered...

Texas Day Texas & Alamo e-Cards - Sun e-Cards offers a few Texas & Alamo cards to send in celebration of Texas Independence Day...

Texas Bob e-Cards - There is only one card specifically for Texas Independence Day, but there's a whole selection of other Texas themed cards that you can adapt for the occasion...

Documents of Early Texas - This site has copies of the original of Travis' Appeal from the Alamo, February 24, 1836; The Texas Declaration of Independence, March 2, 1836; The Treaty of Velasco, (including Spanish transcription) May 14, 1836; The Resolution Annexing Texas to the United States, March 1, 1845 and the Texas Ordinance of Secession, February 2, 1861.

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