2011 marks the 175th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Above is a short video clip of the re-enactment of the battle, which is staged every April by a group of dedicated volunteer historical re-enactors. They really bring history to life. After the jump are some photos I took during the San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Re-enactment.
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- Inscription at the base of the San Jacinto Monument.
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- Inscription at the base of the San Jacinto Monument.
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- Magnificent Texas symbols of liberty and freedom.
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- 3 of the 6 national flags of Texas — the United States, the Confederate States of America, and the Republic of Texas.
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- 3 of the 6 national flags of Texas — Mexico, Spain, and France.
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- A true native Texan — the 9-banded armadillo.
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- This re-enactor portrayed General Santa Anna for the Mexican Army.
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- Santa Anna showed me his spectacular sword.
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- Close-up view of Santa Anna’s sword, which was made in England.
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- General Santa Anna standing by the battle flag of the Mexican Army.
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- A Mexican soldier preparing his musket before the big battle.
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- A festival-goer finds out what it’s like to be fitted with a corset.
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- Members of a local dulcimer society playing pleasant pioneer music.
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- A Texas Army soldier preparing his pistol before the battle.
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- Children were allowed to march with the Texas Army before the battle.
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- This little soldier could not quite get the hang of toting a big musket while marching.
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- “Twin Sister” facing the San Jacinto Monument.
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- A replica of the other Twin Sister, the 2 cannons used by the Texas Army.
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- Head of the Texas Army artillery crew.
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- Ready … Aim …
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- FIRE !!!!!!!!!!
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- Common scene in the Texas Army camp site.
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- The man on the left is Sam Houston IV, a direct descendant of General Sam Houston.
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- The Texas Army firing a salvo at the beginning of the battle re-enactment.
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