Texas Forever! – The Independence Trail – San Felipe to San Jacinto
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches included
Tuesday, October 22-Thursday, October 24
$387 pp double occupancy; $534 pp single occupancy
Depart CCPL 7:00 a.m. Tuesday; return 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Level 4, walking, walking and steps Tickets for this event go on sale Thursday, August 1 @ 8 a.m. 
In the saga of Texas history, no era is more distinctive or accented by epic events than Texas' struggle for independence. Travel to the sites and hear the stories of the men and women who pioneered a new republic, forged a legendary spirit and created the Lone Star State of Texas. Tuesday: "Come and Take it!" Battle of Gonzales; Presidio La Bahía-historical Spanish fort in Goliad; Fannin Monument & Battle Grounds-exhibit and boxed lunch (with ticket purchase choose: ham, turkey or veggie sandwich); Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria "Where Texas History Begins." Wednesday: George Ranch Historical Park-23,000-acre working ranch with 3 homesteads and cattle complex, and chuckwagon bbq lunch; National Museum of Funeral History-a kooky bit of fun. Thursday: A bird's eye view from the top of The San Jacinto Monument with battlegrounds, museum and the Battle of San Jacinto movie "Texas Forever!"; fresh seafood lunch (with ticket purchase choose: fried shrimp or blackened tilapia) at Monument Inn, a landmark restaurant; San Felipe de Austin State Park-the Colonial Capital of Texas and museum. Join us for a fun and informative journey to see where it all began as we explore the trail that led to Texas Independence. Maps, biographies, DVD presentations and Texas tales will be provided each day. Ticket includes bus transportation, hotel room (2 nights with breakfast at Hampton Inn Rosenburg), 3 lunches, tours and entrance fees. Maximum tickets: 39 Volunteer Trip Leader – Jerilee Prather - For a detailed itinerary e-mail [email protected] |
