SOLD OUT - Texas History – Gonzales
Lunch –Which Wich Box Lunch
Wednesday, March 18, $53 pp
Depart SCPL 7:30 a.m.; Return 6:30 p.m.
On October 2, 1835, eighteen townsmen forever linked with heroes of the revolution, stood on the banks of the Guadalupe River and refused to give up their small cannon to the Mexican Army. The Texians carried a battle flag showing a cannon on a white background with words that would echo through the years, “Come and Take It.”
Explore the beginnings of the Texas Revolution touring these famous sites: Gonzales Memorial Museum built to commemorate the Immortal 32 who died at the Alamo; Gonzales Battlefield where the first shot was fired and the battle began; the Braches plantation home and the Sam Houston Oak where Sam Houston received news the Alamo had fallen and gave orders to begin the Runaway Scrape; and the Hamon Church in Pioneer Park where the ghosts of former congregations are said to gather as visitors settle into the pews.
Independence Park will be our noon stop for a box lunch from Which Wich. Select a sandwich choice when purchasing tickets. Options: roast beef with cheddar; ham with Swiss; OR turkey with pepper jack. Wheat bread, lettuce and tomato for all sandwiches; chips, cookie, condiments and bottled water included. We will also make a morning coffee stop at Buc-ee's before our tours begin.
Ticket cost includes transportation, tours, and lunch.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather |
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