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Schedule for Stroll Thru Texas History May Event |

Schedule for Stroll Thru Texas History May Event

Friday, May 14 and Saturday May 15, 2021

Stations, Stage, Cannon, Sponsors & Map

Parking Location: Parking behind Acton Baptist Church at 3500 Fall Creek Hwy in Acton. Handicap parking only for wheelchair access.

Station # 1 THF Booth –

Welcome and Schedule

FIRST AID

Information, volunteer, donations

Guess How Many Beans Fundraiser

Extra Credit Stamp for a Grade

Selfie Contest: Bookmarks are available at the THF table with details, rules, and items to photograph. You need to be in the pictures with, or without friends. #StollThruTexas

Station #2 Stone Building (the oldest building in Hood County) Rotating every 30 Minutes.

The Story of the Texas Navy Association – Bob Satterwhite [1 lunch]

Stories and Songs – Martin and Murray [2 lunches]

Old-Time Music -Vanderveers (Saturday Only) [5 lunches]

Station # 3 (east of the stone building) Overview of the fight for independence.

Sam Houston – David Hansford has performed in movies since 2011. He is an accomplished character actor and as Two-Bit Pete is well known as a cowboy poet.

Bowie – Dink Thomas actor/model who has been in movies, television and commercials.

Travis – Brendan Hartman starred in multiple church musicals, written & directed shows, & studied theater at Collin College.

Station # 4

Mier Exposition & the Black Bean episode – Members of the Young Texas Hero Teen Board – Nathan, Jonathan, Corbin, Rachel, & Elizabeth, & sponsor Gail Heep

Texas Rangers – Jayson Lippert

Station # 5 Native Americans

Running Water – Frank Arellano overview Tribes of Texas, tools

Mr. Bishop arrowheads

Station # 6 Chuckwagon and Roping

Ron McWhorter & Longhorn Chuckwagon Ministry

Station # 7 The Rebels

Granbury Camp & Terry’s Texas Rangers Sons of Confederacy heritage group – Dickey Freeman, Jim Scott

Cannon- Mike Smith & Terry’s Texas Rangers

Women who fought in the War Between the States- Sandra Neeley [Friday only]

Station #8 Frybread and Native American Culture

Audricka Young frybread, & sharing culture

Station # 9 Crockett Family

Elizabeth Crockett – Lauri Matthews, 3 times great-granddaughter of David and Elizabeth Crockett

Station # 10

Davy Crockett, – Errol Flannery, 4 times great-grandson of David and Elizabeth Crockett

John McGregor – John McGregor, bagpiper and Alamo defender – Dr. John Taber

Station # 11

Sylvanus Castleman, a personal friend of Stephen F. Austin and member of the Old Texas 300 – Ron Sutton, a descendant of Castleman.

Station #12

Susanna Dickinson – Only American survivors to leave the Alamo alive – Teresa Sims, a THF founder

Station # 13

Juan Sequin – Texas Tejano Hero – John Luna

Patricia de la Garza De Leon – Built the first school and many churches & funded Houston’s army – Jeanne Luna

Station # 14

Station # 15 Texian Volunteer Army 1836

Other booths and vendors to visit:

Granbury Writers’ Bloc Authors

DAR & SAR

SRT & DRT

Vendors Friday & Saturday

Tea Punk Teas – merchandise

Chunky Monkey Shaved Ice –

Food Vendors

The Food Box DFW – Saturday only

On Patrol and at the THF booth:

John Campbell, Peggy Freeman, Valerie and Samantha Jones, Linda Speldos, Diane Munford

Stage Schedule

The stage area changes at times listed on the schedule and highlights different performers. The presenters will be at their station if not on stage.

9:00 – 9:20 Coffee with the Cowboys, get the events schedule and map.

Stage Area 9:00 Music with Martin and Murray

9:45 (At Station 7) Cannon Fire

10:00 Stage Area

Opening with Mc Gregor bagpipe and Stephen F. Austin

Sam Houston, Bowie, & Travis – an overview of the events for the fight for independence.

Crockett & Mc Gregor & A black powder salute to the heroes by the Texas Army.

10:45 Juan Seguin and Patricia de la Garza De Leon

11:15 Susanna Dickenson and John William Smith carried Travis’ letter to Sam Houston

11:30 (At Stage 7 ) General Granbury & Terry’s Texas Ranger Troops and firing the Cannon at noon.

12:10 (In the cemetery at the Elizabeth Crockett Memorial – Elizabeth Crockett & Bagpipe music.

12:30 (On Stage) Martin and Murry on Friday & Vanderveer Brothers on Saturday

1:00 (On Stage) Austin and the Old Texas 300 Ron Sutton

1:30 (On Stage) Juan Seguin and Patricia de la Garza De Leon John Luna and Luna

2:00 ((On Stage) Susanna Dickenson- only woman of European descent to leave the Alamo alive.

2:30 (On Stage) Houston, Bowie, and Travis – an overview of the events for the fight for independence.

3:00 (On Stage) McGregor and Crockett

3:30 (At Station 7 ) Generals Granbury & Terry’s Texas Ranger Troops

firing the Cannon at 3:45

3:30 Stage set up for Celebrate Texas Concert

3:45 – TShirt & book give away

Friday Concert Schedule

4:00 – Martin & Murray

4:40 Nin Hulett

5:00 – Ridge Roberts

5:30 – Mike & Alecia Echols

6:10 – Raffle Drawing

6:15 – Kristyn Harris

7:00 end

Saturday Concert Schedule

3:30 – Raffle Drawing

4:00 – Martin & Murray

4:25 – Raffle Drawing

4:30 -Vanderveer Brothers String Band

5:15 – Ridge Roberts

6:10 – Raffle Drawing

6:15 – Kristyn Harris

7:00 end

Texas Heroes Foundation Board Members

Errol Flannery, John Campbell, Laurie Matthews, Heather Flannery, Danny Shipman, Jayson Lippert, Linda Speldos, Valerie Jones, Peggy Freeman,

THF Photographer – Shad Ramsey

Texas Heroes Foundation Founders:

Cullen Crisp, Teresa Sims, Richlon Merrill, Chris (Boots) Hubbard

Gold Sponsors: Hood County Development District No.1,

Texas Champion: Diamond C, Signmaster’s

Texas Defenders: Chicken Express, Pearl St Station, Walmart, Gilbert Environmental, Hill Country BnB, Granbury, Live Oak BnB, Glen Rose,,Farinas, Board & Brush, Granbury Segway Tours, Pemberton Cellers & Winery, Fossil Rim, HEB

Friends of Texas (Sponsors and donations of over $100):

Carol and Bob Cook, Teresa Sims, Mikeal Long, James Veale, Grumps, Riverhouse Grill, Hammonds BBQ, D’Vine Wine, Sledge Distillery, Barons Creek Winery, Christian Brothers Automotive, AutoZone, BrightWorks Car Wash, Hill Country BnB, Granbury, Live Oak BnB, Glen Rose, Farinas, Board & Brush, Fossil Rim, Granbury Segway Tours, Pemberton Cellers & Winery, HEB

Map, Schedule and Legend will be available at the Texas Heroes Foundation station #1 and security station at the handicap entrance.

See map. If it is raining, we will have a short presentations and regular concert at Acton United Methodist Church Youth building across the highway.

Questions? Please call or text: Peggy Freeman 214-675-5752. First Aid: (see map)

2021 Stroll Thru Texas History is Dedicated to:

J.C. Campbell for his years of support to the Texas Heroes Foundation.

And to

Robert McMinn – educated & entertained as our 1860’s surgeon for several years.

Uncategorized on http://texasheroesfoundation.org/uncategorized/schedule-for-stroll-thru-texas-history-may-event/

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Thank You Glen Rose Sponsors | March2Texas

Thank You Glen Rose Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors.

  Texas Volunteer

Heritage Group of Raymond James

Texas Friend

Dr. Paul Schmidt

First Financial Bank

Karen H. Smith

Burroughs Medical Clinic

Glen Rose Nursing & Rehabilitation

Cherokee Rose Nursing & Rehabilitation

Dr. Susan Baker

Glen Rose Auto Parts

Lost in Time

Mr & Mrs James Barnard

Prosperity Bank

Texas Contributor

Strut Your Stuff

Best Value Medical Center Pharmacy

Texas Treasures

Dr. Julia Hutchinson

John Pruitt

La Vita Italian Restaurant

Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Miss Dixie’s Cottage

Mr  & Mrs Tom Gosdin

Mr & Mrs Johnny Martin

Bobby Wilson

Donations in Products

Somervell County City of Glen Rose Hammonds B B Q Glen Rose Convention & Vistors Bureau Subway Glen Rose Somervell County Fire Department Hank Jones Brookshires Food Stores First United Methodist Church Glen Rose Holiday Inn Glen Rose Linda’s Cakes Tractor Supply Company Walmart Oakdale Park H E B Food Stores Gosdin Dozer Service Ben Valentine Somervell Floors Mr & Mrs. Hodgkinson Home Depot Glen Rose ISD Higginbotham Brothers

Featured Posts, Glen Rose on http://march2texas.com/thank-you-glen-rose-sponsors/

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Alexander Somervell a True Texas Hero | March2Texas

Alexander Somervell a True Texas Hero

SOMERVELL, ALEXANDER (1796–1854). Alexander Somervell, soldier, and leader of the Somervell Expedition, celebrated as just one Texas Hero Remembered in Glen Rose on May 20th.   He was born to James and Elizabeth Somervell in Maryland on June 11, 1796, and moved to Texas in 1833 with a land grant from Stephen F. Austin’s in the second colony. . In October 1835, Somervell joined the volunteers marching from Gonzales to Bexar and was elected major. He participated in the siege of Bexar. He enlisted in the Texas army on March 12, 1836, and was elected lieutenant colonel of the first regiment of Texas Volunteers. He fought in the Battle of San Jacinto and remained in the army until June 7, 1836. He served briefly as secretary of war in David G. Burnet’s cabinet. Students, teachers and more are invited to come celebrate Texas Heroes Remembered. 9am to 7pm in Heritage Park – Glen Rose, Texas. #TexasHeroes

Featured Posts, Heroes, Somervell, Texas History on http://march2texas.com/alexander-somervell-a-true-texas-hero/

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Selfie Contest Winner Is | March2Texas

Selfie Contest Winner Is

Hannah, way to go, girl!  Hannah’s name was drawn from those selfie entries we received in the Selfie Scavenger Hunt TID and she will receive $50 for her entry at the Stroll Thru Texas History.

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Selfie Scavenger Hunt TID, Student History Fair, Students, Texas History on http://march2texas.com/selfie-contest-winner-is/

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Stroll Thru Texas History | March2Texas

Stroll Thru Texas History

Stroll Thru Texas History 2016

Texas Heroes Foundation feels Texas Proud to have hosted over 500 students on March 2, 2016.  Thank you, teachers. Your time and dedication is so appreciated. The students from Acton Middle School, Lakeside Baptist, Cornerstone Christian School and more exhibited excellent behavior.

  TIDC on http://march2texas.com/stroll-thru-texas-history/

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Caden - Excellent Talent | March2Texas

Caden - Excellent Talent

Laurie Matthews and Errol Flannery descendants of David and Elizabeth Crockett presented the Crockett Award to young artist, Caden Schinagel for his charcoal drawing of David Crockett.

Caden Schinagel won Best of Show, First Place Art and the Crockett Award at the Texas Heroes Foundation Student History Fair.

Congratulations, Caden!

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Heroes, Student History Fair, Students, Texas History, TIDC on http://march2texas.com/caden-excellent-talent/

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THF SHF Lake Granbury Living Magazine Award | March2Texas

THF SHF Lake Granbury Living Magazine Award

Texas Heroes Foundation Student History Fair Award Presented by

Lake Granbury Living Magazine Award

Goes to… Keri Kittleson

Keri won first place in the exhibits category with an in-depth research of the Derring homeplace on Peak Road.  Her excavation for artifacts and genealogy research combined with her poem drew the judges praise.

Congratulations, Keri.

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Heroes, Student History Fair, Students on http://march2texas.com/thf-shf-lake-granbury-living-magazine-award/

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Hood Co. Development District | March2Texas

Hood Co. Development District

Hood Co. Development District -A True Defender of Texas Heroes

Thank you for sponsoring our March 2, 2016 Stroll Through Texas History, Crockett Memorial and THF Student History Fair.

TIDC on http://march2texas.com/hood-co-development-district/

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Crockett Memorial March 2, 2016 | March2Texas

Crockett Memorial March 2, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Od3rPtnKKc&feature=youtu.be

Great job to the Texas Heroes Foundation and big thank you to Rich Merrill for the video.

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Texas History, TIDC on http://march2texas.com/crockett-memorial-march-2-2016/

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| March2Texas

Photos from Texas Heroes Foundation’s Texas Independence Day Student History Fair and Stroll Thru Texas History  #March2Texas.  Click here. 

Texas Heroes Foundation

2016 Best of Show

and

Crockett Award Winner

Caden Schinatel

2016 Texas Independence, Selfie Scavenger Hunt TID, Students, Texas History, TIDC on http://march2texas.com/2157-2/

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Student History Fair Needs More!!! | March2Texas

Student History Fair Needs More!!!

Need more entries.  So take a few minutes with your child and do a project, art work, video, song some thing about Texas prior to 1900s and enter by tomorrow at 7 pm.  

D. Elementary Exhibit

C. Elementary Art

B. Elementary Exhibit

  2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Sponsors on http://march2texas.com/student-history-fair-needs-more/

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To the One Who Took a Couple of Flags | March2Texas

To the One Who Took a Couple of Flags

You would take a flag flying in honor of a Texas Hero? Really?

Don’t Mess with Texas. Put it back. If your son or daughter has a flag they didn’t buy, please ask them if it belongs near Elizabeth Crocket’s grave?

Don’t it again! The shrieff’s watching!

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Heroes on http://march2texas.com/to-the-one-who-took-a-couple-of-flags/

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The Texas Flags are Flying | March2Texas

The Texas Flags are Flying

Texas Independence Day is March 2 and North Centeral Texas is waving the flag to honor our ancestors, Texians and Tejanoes who won our freedom from dictators in 1836.  Walk around the Hood County Court House and Acton by the gravesite of Elizabeth Crockett and read each tag.  March 2 meet the heroes.  Bring your kids.

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts on http://march2texas.com/the-texas-flags-are-flying/

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Happy Independence Day Texas March2 | March2Texas

Happy Independence Day Texas March2

Section Numbers and Description:

#1 Sanctuary Entrance

William B. Travis

Sussanna Dickinson

John W. Smith

Juana Barnard

View Art

View Exhibit

Craft Table

Volunteers:

Bill Miller

#2 Grand Hall

David Crockett

Elizabeth Crockett

Molly Kirkland Bailey

Patrica de la Gaza DeLeon

Cowboy Stories &Music

Craft Table

View Art

View Exhibits

Read Manuscripts

Volunteers:

Connie Lewis

#3 Youth Building and Hall /Lunch

View Video Entries

View Performing Arts

Before or after your time view:

View Exhibits

View Art

View Web Design

Find Your History

Volunteers:

Jeff Mastick Ice &drinks

Faye Landham help serve

#4 1980s Building

Rancher

Texas Ranger

Cowboy

Shoot Out

Chuck Wagon

#5

Native Americans

Chuck-wagon

Sheriff’s Mounted Posse

Selfie Contest and photos

Half the 7th graders can spend 15 minutes here on the way to

# 6 Walk to Cemetery

The other half can ride from station #1 and #2 then spend 15 minutes with the Native Americans.

This is about ¼ of a mile from #1. Plan how you will get there walking or driving. You can shave a bit off lunch is you have it last.

#8 only at12:30

Elizabeth Crockett Memorial

Crockett Descendants

Descendants of Texas Heroes

Texas Heroes Foundation

#7 General Granbury’s Black Powder Salute to Texas Independence Day

Black Powder loading demonstration, rifle salute to Generals Granbury and Hood, plus an 1800s cannon demonstration.

#6 and 7

Q&A & “Selfies”

Descendants of Texas Heroes

Native Americans

& Granbury’s Camp

Chuck Wagon

the Heroes you might have missed

Buses can pick up Students here.

Post or Tweet Selfie Scavenger Hunt pictures to #March2Texas or turn in Selfie Scavenger Hunt papers to enter and possibly win $50 Leave an evaluation.

Vote for People Choice Award (one vote each). Sign up for next year.

Heroes Foundation is a 501 3C, completely funded by donations and membership. You can join The Defenders at station #1.

Thank you for coming.

Happy Texas Independence Day

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Heroes, Selfie Scavenger Hunt TID, Students on http://march2texas.com/happy-independence-day-texas-march2/

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Love Texas? Shop Smile | March2Texas

Love Texas? Shop Smile

Shop Amazon and Smile to support Texas Heroes Foundation

Click here to help the Texas Heroes Defend History. Your purchases from Amazon will help us.

TIDC on http://march2texas.com/love-texas-shop-smile/

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| March2Texas

Remember the Alamo!

Remember Goliad!

Remember Texas Independence Day March 2!

Remember Texas History Fair Deadlines!

Bring  entries to Acton Baptist Church at 3500 Fall Creek Hwy Feb. 28, 3-5 pm and Feb. 29 2-7 pm. You need two entry forms completed for each entry.

Entries may be viewed on March 2, 2016 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and March 3 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Awards will be presented at 6:30 pm on March 3 at Acton Baptist Church.Entries MUST be picked up at the end of the awards presentation. All entries not picked up will be discarded. Contact Peggy Freeman 214-675-5752 with questions.

2016 Texas Independence, Featured Posts, Student History Fair, Students, Texas History, TIDC on http://march2texas.com/2118-2/

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A Grace Day on Mailing Manuscripts | March2Texas

A Grace Day on Mailing Manuscripts

Presidents Days sneaks up on us each year. This year we had a week-end, plus the 15th, which is our THF Student History Fair deadline to mail manuscripts. Manuscripts postmarked the February 16th will be accepted. Thank you for entering the manuscript portion of our Student History Fair.

Exhibits, Preforming Arts, Web Design, Art and Videos are to be entered on Feb 28 and 29.  See details below or go to March2Texas.com

  Competition Rules &

“Stroll Through Texas History” & Enter THF Student History Fair

The Texas Heroes Foundation (THF) invites you to “Stroll Through Texas History” on March 2, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, beginning at Acton Baptist Church at 3500 Fall Creek Hwy in Acton. Children can meet Texas Heroes, portrayed by the THF Team, partake in Elizabeth Crockett Memorial Ceremony, make period crafts, see black powder demonstrations, enjoy period music & performing art winners, view the Student History Fair, vote on People’s Choice Award and more.

2016 Texas Heroes Foundation Student History Fair Theme: “Exploration, Encounter, Exchange”

Awards – $200 best of show. Each category each level: $100 first, $50 second & $25 third and Group Award $100 to be shared. We encourage choirs and other groups to participate in group categories.

Senior Scholarship presented by the Texas Heroes Foundation.

Manuscripts must be mailed on or before February 15, 2016

All other entries must be submitted on or before February 28th or 29th of 2016

Texas History event, person, encounter can continue into the 1900s, but must begin prior to Dec. 31, 1899.

Research Manuscripts: Creative/Narrative/Expository/Poetry – Individual entries only. Must be original, factual or historically based, presented in any written form: Creative/Narrative/Expository/Poetry&Ballads. Entries must be typed and double-spaced. Use a 12 point common font type. Word-count less than 2,000 words. Place your research entry in a folder with brads. Provide a list of sources. (Doesn’t have to be an annotated bibliography.) Criteria for judging research manuscripts: 1. Historical content and accuracy (even if using a fictional account). 2. Contents relate to the topic of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s. 3. Uniqueness of the subject matter and writing style. 4. Content engages the reader. 5. Demonstrates wide, abundant research. 6. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Manuscripts must be mailed on or before February 15, 2016 to: TIDHF c/oPeggy Freeman 9106 Bellechase Granbury, TX 76049

Exhibits – Open to individual and groups. Exhibit size – no larger than 40 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 6 feet high. Entries can include any combination of photos, research paper, artwork, 3-D models, etc. The theme/topic of the exhibit must be obvious. Students should be prepared to answer questions about their research and project. Criteria for judging exhibits:1. Historical content and accuracy. 2. Exhibit relates to the topic of Texas history prior to the 1900s. 3. Exhibit is organized, has visual impact, & correctly uses maps, photos, etc. 4. Demonstrates wide and abundant research.5. Clearly demonstrates the chosen theme and topic.

Artwork – Open to individual and group entries. Entries can include any painting or print style, sculpture, photography, garments, or any other art form. Artwork will be judged using the following criteria:1. Historical content and accuracy. 2. How well the artwork relates to the topic of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s 3. Creativity, technique, and uniqueness of style of artwork. 4. Visual impact. 5. All art work must be mounted stable enough to display or hang. If drawing or art work is on plain sheet of paper, flimsy, or cannot be properly displayed please attach it to something stable such as card stock, cardboard, foam-core, etc. to support the work so that it does not get bent, torn, etc. and can be displayed or hung up. 6. Artwork must be clean , not torn, bent, damaged, smeared. 7. Show your pride of work by presenting a clean, neat piece of artwork.

Videos/Power Point – Open to individual and group entries. Entries must be 20 minutes or less and can include either presentation or creative style of any kind. The video can be made from live video recording or using a combination of stills such as photos or graphics. You are welcome to consult with a video professional for tips on making the video, but you cannot engage his or her services for shooting, editing, etc. Criteria for judging videos: Historical content and accuracy (even if using a fictional account) 2. Relevance to the topic of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s. 3. Creativity and uniqueness of style. 4. Video flows well, is organized and clearly understood. 5. Good visuals and sound quality. 6. Engages the viewer.

Performing Arts – Ballads, scenes, duets, solo and groups 1. Historical content and accuracy (even if using a fictional account). 2. Relevance to the topic of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s. 3. Creativity and uniqueness of style. 4. Presentation flows well, is organized and clearly understood. 5. Historically correct details in the production including costumes and props. 6. How engaging the presentation is to the viewer. Tips: You may incorporate video images in your presentations. Example video or slide show with music, dancing singing. Presentation for judging will be done on Tuesday between 4-9 pm. Winners will present at the THF Student History Fair. Bring your entry forms at that time. Call to get a time to compete so you won’t have to wait too long. 214-675-5752

Website Designs – Open to individual and group entries. Entries can include either presentation or creative style of any kind of web design. It can be made live on-line or saved on a portable drive. The entry must open in html using a combination of original text, photos, video and graphics. These entries will be on display during the history fair. You are welcome to consult with a web design professional for tips on making the video, but you cannot engage his or her services for shooting, editing, etc. 1. Historical content and accuracy (even if using a fictional account) 2. Relevance to the topic of Texas Independence prior to the 1900s. 3. Creativity and uniqueness of style. 4. Website flows well, is organized and clearly understood. 5. Clear visuals and sound are required. 6. Must engage viewer.

All entries: Parents and/or students must bring the entry to Acton Baptist Church at 3500 Fall Creek Hwy Feb. 28, 3-5 pm and Feb. 29 2-7 pm. You need two entry forms completed for each entry. Awards will be presented at 6:30 pm on March 3 at Acton Baptist Church.Entries MUST be picked up at the end of the awards presentation. All entries not picked up will be discarded. Contact Peggy Freeman 214-675-5752 with questions.

To sign a class up in the Stroll, our Senior Scholarship, recommend a student for the Young Texas Heroes Team or sponsor the Texas Heroes Foundation Student History Fair call 214-675-5752. For entry forms and update information visit: www.March2Texas.com. To arrange a visit from the Texas Heroes to your school email: teresa.texas@yahoo.com.

Please consider sponsoring or donating to help us. We are hoping to increase our scholarship and continue funding for the Student History Fair.

Suggestions for topics are listed below. Students, however, should be encouraged to come up with their own unique ideas for entry topics. Special awards are sometimes presented. This year there is interest in the leadership of Tejanos in the Texans fight for a republic and in establishing the government. Also in ranch and ranchers and how they promoted Texas as the great state it is today. The Heroes, greater and lesser known, continue to be excellent topics.

Possible topics and suggestions for entries in Research Paper, Exhibits, Artwork, Videos, Webpage, Performing Art:

Biographies of various Texas settlers/founders and heroes such as Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, William B. Travis, David Crockett, Jim Bowie, or even some of the lesser-known people like Juan Seguin, William Bryan, or Henry & Ben McCulloch.

Write about the life and perspective of one or more of Santa Anna’s officers, life and motivation of Santa Anna.

Write about what motivated men and women to join the cause for exploration, contact with other cultures, in the context of Texas Independence and history prior to the 1900s.

Write from the possible perspectives of wives and family members who lost husbands, brothers, and fathers in the war.

Why is Sam Houston’s battle strategy at San Jacinto still taught in military schools today?

Write from the perspective of one of Santa Anna’s soldiers.Write about the “runaway scrape”, various battles, the signing of the declaration for independence, or other events which brought about Texas Independence.

Were there any occurrences where brothers from both sides of war might have fought against one another? Write about this.

Research various facets of  war such as the events that took place, the strategies, the people, or the culture in Texas at that time.

What was life like for the early pioneers and how did Independence affect their lives or the families who moved to Texas after war in other places. (example: the Crockett family)

A 3-D model of the layout of the Alamo mission compound, battlements, forts, explorations and more. Paint or draw some of the people, places, and events from this time period and historical sites prior to the 1900s.

Sculpture might include a model of the Texas Heroes Monument in San Antonio, the Sam Houston statue outside of Huntsville, or the

Alamo, or the San Jacinto monument. Photograph some of the Texas Independence historical sites and historical sites prior to the 1900s.

The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Travis’s speech to the men and women inside the Alamo. Re-enactments of some of the battle scenes and statehood celebrations.

Important events like women’s vote and how Prohibition facillitated that event in Texas. Who authored the bill.

Two or three soldiers talking about the upcoming battles… either from the Texians and Tejanos point of view, or soldiers from the Mexican army. War in Texas history prior to 1800s.

Industry prior to the 1800s–oil, gas, cattle, farming, manufacturing, fishing.

Texas becoming a state. Women rights in Texas. June 19th and the end of slavery in Texas.

History of historic sites in Texas and North Texas, Hood County: including landmarks like Comanche Peak. dinosaur tracks and more.

History of Native American, Texas from other cultures such as: Irish, German, French, Spainish and more

Railroad history in the time prior to 1800s.

Perform with slide show or video background with pictures of a battle, person, events that relates to your research

.

Use your imagination and be creative!

  ENTRY FORM

“Exploration, Encounter, Exchange”

All entries must be centered in Texas History before Dec. 31, 1899. An event, person, encounter can continue into the 1900s but must begin prior to that century. This year we will expanded our categories manuscripts (creative writing, research, poetry) video, art, to include web design and performing arts. See www.March2Texas.com for more information.”

Student Contest

Student’s name ______________________________

Parent’s name _______________________________

Home or cell phone # __________________________

School name ________________________________

Teacher’s name ______________________________

Check the grade division:

_____ Elementary (up through 5th grade) _____ Middle school (6th through 8th grade) _____ Senior (9th through 12th grade)

Check entry category:

____ Research Paper ____ Exhibit ____ Artwork ____ Video Presentation Title, Topic, or Theme of your entry:

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

Contact Peggy Freeeman 214-675-5752 if you have any questions.

ENTRY FORM

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