March 2 marks the 168th birthday of Texas, but you can celebrate our statehood all year.
A brochure from the Texas Historical Commission outlines 720-miles along the “Cradle of Liberty.” Nearly 80 historical sites retell the story of the fight for Texas freedom.
"Everybody knows about the Alamo and Davy Crockett, of course, but we are trying to show some of the other events that played just as much of a big part in the revolution,” said Seneca McAdams.
The Texas Independence Trail covers 28 counties from San Antonio to Houston.
Just east of San Antonio history is embedded in a modern town. Named after San Jacinto veteran Juan Seguin, the town is also home to the 1850s era Sebastopol House, now a state historic site.
Washington-on-the-Brazos celebrates Texas Independence Day with activities including tours of Independence Hall, the Barrington Living History Farm, the homestead of Texas's last president Anson Jones and the Star of the Republic Museum.
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8 Outdoors
Visit nearly 80 historical sites that tell the story of Texas' fight for independence.
 
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“This is where Texas Independence was actually declared, and the document was actually written. So, we are the Philadelphia of Texas,” Seneca said.
At San Jacinto State Historical Park, near Houston, coastal plains come alive each year through re-enactments of the battle between Sam Houston and Santa Anna that secured the state's independence from Mexico.
On to the quiet missions of Goliad -- a time for reflection near the end of the trail. Mission Espirito Santo and Presidio La Bahia are among the archeological remnants of a colonial Spanish community in Texas. From wild flowers to bird watching to re-enactments on historical anniversaries, follow the blue and white signs for a road trip through Texas History.
For more information on the Texas Independence Trail or the brochure, call (877) 55-TRAIL or visit texasindependencetrail.org.
