DRT Honor Days
DRT promotes the celebration of Texas Honor Days. Chapters are encouraged to honor these days in some way, and members are encouraged to fly the Texas flag on each of these Honor Days.
Mirabeau B. Lamar Day (January 26)
Lamar is honored as the Father of Texas Education. DRT may observe this day by providing historical materials to local schools and the news media. It is also an excellent time to honor teachers of Texas history.
Texas Statehood Day (February 19, 1846)
The legal entry of Texas into the Union was 29 December 1845, but the decade-old Republic of Texas did not formally transfer its authority to the new State of Texas until 19 February 1846. DRT celebrates 19 February 1846 as Statehood Day and as a Texas Honor Day.
CRT Founders Day, (March 1, 1929)
On this day the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, at the 1929 Convention, approved that DRT sponsor a junior organization to be known as the “Children of the Republic of Texas.
Texas Independence and Flag Day (March 2, 1836)
On this date, the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos. A big celebration is held at the site each year and many Daughters participate in the event. Various programs and social events are held throughout the State by DRT chapters on this day, which is also Sam Houston's birthday.
Alamo Heroes Day (March 6, 1836)
An observance at the Alamo honoring the patriots who died there is held annually by the Alamo Mission Chapter. The heroes' names and places of birth are called out by the President General in a solemn and impressive ceremony. Daughters are encouraged to participate in local celebrations on this day if at all possible.
Goliad Heroes Day (March 27, 1836)
Following the fall of the Alamo, the Mexican Army, under command of General Santa Anna, attacked Colonel James W. Fannin’s men at Goliad. Fannin was forced to surrender. He and his men were promised fair treatment and parole, but General Santa Anna ordered that all of the men should be shot. On March 27, 1836, 320 Texian prisoners were executed, the largest loss of life in the cause of Texas independence. “Remember Goliad!” became one of the great battle cries at San Jacinto.
San Jacinto Day (April 21, 1836)
On this date, General Sam Houston and the Texas Army defeated Santa Anna's Mexican troops in the Battle of San Jacinto. An annual celebration is held at the San Jacinto Monument and Battlefield. In San Antonio an Annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo is sponsored by the Alamo Mission Chapter. It is always the first Monday of Fiesta Week, originally “Fiesta San Jacinto,” which includes San Jacinto Day.
Treaty of Velasco Day (May 14)
May14, 1836, the day the Treaties of Velasco were signed between General Santa Anna and Republic of Texas Interim President David G. Burnet.
Texian Navy Day (Third Saturday in September)
In September 1835, the first naval engagement of the Texas Revolution occurred near Velasco. In that engagement between a Texian privateer, the San Felipe, and a Mexican war schooner, the Correo, the Mexican ship was forced to unconditionally surrender. Thus, the Texian Navy won its first victory in the War of Independence on the high seas. This event was one month before the first significant land battle of the Texas Revolution at Gonzales.
Texas Heroes Day (September 18)
The date of September 1 8 t h has multiple significant factors in that on September 18, 1842; thirty-six volunteer Texan soldiers were killed on the field of battle in the Dawson Massacre. Of the survivors, three escaped to tell the story, and fifteen others were taken prisoner by Mexican soldiers in the Woll invasion near Salado Creek (where Fort Sam Houston is now located in San Antonio). The captured prisoners were marched away to Perote Castle Prison in Veracruz, Mexico. Of these men, only nine survived to return to Texas. The remains of one captive who died were thrown into the castle moat.
September 18, 1848, the remains of fifty-two men who died in Perote Prison, including sixteen of the seventeen who survived the Mier Expedition, were imprisoned at Perote Prison, and drew the “Black Beans of Death” on March 25, 1843, to decide who would be executed, were buried at what became known as Monument Hill at LaGrange.
Gonzales Day (October 2, 1835)
The first recognized battle of the Texas Revolution was fought in Gonzales. The Texas force of one hundred and sixty men challenged the Mexican military authority by refusing to surrender a brass cannon previously given to the town as a means of protection against the Indians. The Battle of Gonzales lasted only a few minutes, but most citizens in Texas realized that there was no turning back. A war had begun.
Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (November 3, 1793)
Remembering The Father of Texas’ birthday provides a time to reflect on the life of our founder and the importance of his contributions to Texas history, and ultimately U.S history. He lived only forty-three years, but the significance of his achievements in the successful settlement and independence of Texas shaped our country's history forever.
DRT Founders Day (November 6, 1891)
On this date, a group of seventeen ladies met in Houston in the home of Mrs. Andrew Briscoe in Houston to carry out the idea of Misses Betty Ballinger and Hally Bryan for organizing a Republic of Texas daughters' organization to meet with the Texas Veterans.
Siege of Bexar (December 9, 1835)
The Siege of Bexar began in October, 1835 and ended with the surrender of Mexican General Cos on December 9, 1835. This was the only victory of the Revolution until the Battle of San Jacinto.
Mirabeau B. Lamar Day (January 26)
Lamar is honored as the Father of Texas Education. DRT may observe this day by providing historical materials to local schools and the news media. It is also an excellent time to honor teachers of Texas history.
Texas Statehood Day (February 19, 1846)
The legal entry of Texas into the Union was 29 December 1845, but the decade-old Republic of Texas did not formally transfer its authority to the new State of Texas until 19 February 1846. DRT celebrates 19 February 1846 as Statehood Day and as a Texas Honor Day.
CRT Founders Day, (March 1, 1929)
On this day the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, at the 1929 Convention, approved that DRT sponsor a junior organization to be known as the “Children of the Republic of Texas.
Texas Independence and Flag Day (March 2, 1836)
On this date, the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos. A big celebration is held at the site each year and many Daughters participate in the event. Various programs and social events are held throughout the State by DRT chapters on this day, which is also Sam Houston's birthday.
Alamo Heroes Day (March 6, 1836)
An observance at the Alamo honoring the patriots who died there is held annually by the Alamo Mission Chapter. The heroes' names and places of birth are called out by the President General in a solemn and impressive ceremony. Daughters are encouraged to participate in local celebrations on this day if at all possible.
Goliad Heroes Day (March 27, 1836)
Following the fall of the Alamo, the Mexican Army, under command of General Santa Anna, attacked Colonel James W. Fannin’s men at Goliad. Fannin was forced to surrender. He and his men were promised fair treatment and parole, but General Santa Anna ordered that all of the men should be shot. On March 27, 1836, 320 Texian prisoners were executed, the largest loss of life in the cause of Texas independence. “Remember Goliad!” became one of the great battle cries at San Jacinto.
San Jacinto Day (April 21, 1836)
On this date, General Sam Houston and the Texas Army defeated Santa Anna's Mexican troops in the Battle of San Jacinto. An annual celebration is held at the San Jacinto Monument and Battlefield. In San Antonio an Annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo is sponsored by the Alamo Mission Chapter. It is always the first Monday of Fiesta Week, originally “Fiesta San Jacinto,” which includes San Jacinto Day.
Treaty of Velasco Day (May 14)
May14, 1836, the day the Treaties of Velasco were signed between General Santa Anna and Republic of Texas Interim President David G. Burnet.
Texian Navy Day (Third Saturday in September)
In September 1835, the first naval engagement of the Texas Revolution occurred near Velasco. In that engagement between a Texian privateer, the San Felipe, and a Mexican war schooner, the Correo, the Mexican ship was forced to unconditionally surrender. Thus, the Texian Navy won its first victory in the War of Independence on the high seas. This event was one month before the first significant land battle of the Texas Revolution at Gonzales.
Texas Heroes Day (September 18)
The date of September 1 8 t h has multiple significant factors in that on September 18, 1842; thirty-six volunteer Texan soldiers were killed on the field of battle in the Dawson Massacre. Of the survivors, three escaped to tell the story, and fifteen others were taken prisoner by Mexican soldiers in the Woll invasion near Salado Creek (where Fort Sam Houston is now located in San Antonio). The captured prisoners were marched away to Perote Castle Prison in Veracruz, Mexico. Of these men, only nine survived to return to Texas. The remains of one captive who died were thrown into the castle moat.
September 18, 1848, the remains of fifty-two men who died in Perote Prison, including sixteen of the seventeen who survived the Mier Expedition, were imprisoned at Perote Prison, and drew the “Black Beans of Death” on March 25, 1843, to decide who would be executed, were buried at what became known as Monument Hill at LaGrange.
Gonzales Day (October 2, 1835)
The first recognized battle of the Texas Revolution was fought in Gonzales. The Texas force of one hundred and sixty men challenged the Mexican military authority by refusing to surrender a brass cannon previously given to the town as a means of protection against the Indians. The Battle of Gonzales lasted only a few minutes, but most citizens in Texas realized that there was no turning back. A war had begun.
Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday (November 3, 1793)
Remembering The Father of Texas’ birthday provides a time to reflect on the life of our founder and the importance of his contributions to Texas history, and ultimately U.S history. He lived only forty-three years, but the significance of his achievements in the successful settlement and independence of Texas shaped our country's history forever.
DRT Founders Day (November 6, 1891)
On this date, a group of seventeen ladies met in Houston in the home of Mrs. Andrew Briscoe in Houston to carry out the idea of Misses Betty Ballinger and Hally Bryan for organizing a Republic of Texas daughters' organization to meet with the Texas Veterans.
Siege of Bexar (December 9, 1835)
The Siege of Bexar began in October, 1835 and ended with the surrender of Mexican General Cos on December 9, 1835. This was the only victory of the Revolution until the Battle of San Jacinto.