Today we celebrate an important date to not only all Texans, but specifically those of us in the Houston area. Today is San Jacinto Day. It is the celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto – fought April 21^st, 1836. 

The Battle was fought in La Porte and Pasadena. It serves as the final battle of the revolution. During this battle, Sam Houston and Santa Anna went head to head. Their battle lasted only 18 minutes. As a result, it allowed Texas to declare its independence from Mexico. 

The day’s festivities are celebrated each year at San Jacinto State Park. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the 2025 celebration. The San Jacinto Museum and the Texas Historical Commission present it. It will be a day of fun, reenactments, and living history activities celebrating the 189th anniversary of the Battle. Re-enactors dressed in period clothing will make the epic events of April 1836 come alive. Re-enactments throughout the day will recreate the dramatic events that led to one of the most decisive and impactful military victories in the history of North America.

The best things about the event is that it is free. Feel free to swing by Arcola Feed during the day to learn more about Texas history and how our great state came to be.