It was 190 years ago that the battle cries of “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember Goliad” rang across the battlefield at San Jacinto, where the Texas Army under Gen. Sam Houston routed the Mexican army and gave birth to a nation.
On Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 2026 San Jacinto Day Celebration will be presented by the San Jacinto Museum and the Texas Historical Commission. The Texas Army will return, joined by other reenactment groups, to bring this pivotal chapter in Texas history to life. Battle reenactments will take place twice during the day, at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.
Throughout the event, reenactors dressed in period clothing will recreate the events of April 1836. Visitors can take part in hands-on activities, interacting with participants as they prepare food, inspect weapons, and demonstrate the daily routines of soldiers and civilians of the time. All activities are family-friendly, with special opportunities designed just for children.
To learn more about the event, visit www.sanjacinto-museum.org. For more information about the Texas Army, visit www.texasarmy.org.
About the Texas Army
On April 21, 1969, a new Texas Army was formed to honor its predecessor and preserve the legacy of the men who fought for Texas independence. Two months later, then-Gov. Preston Smith officially reactivated the Texas Army for ceremonial purposes. Qualified members are commissioned as colonels by the governor of the State of Texas.
Today, the Texas Army participates in state functions and official ceremonies, reenacts events from 1835 and 1836, and serves as the special honor guard in the Gubernatorial Inauguration Parade. The group has also traveled internationally, representing Texas and its enduring mystique.
