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Easter at the Mission
- Come to Mission Espiritu Santo and celebrate a musical Easter season. Hear a concert by the Victoria College Choir and the Victoria Civic Chorus. Begins at 3 p.m. Address: Goliad State Park , Goliad, Texas |
As conquistadors of centuries ago explored new lands for "God, Gold and Glory," the Church played an integral part in colonization and dominion over vast New World empires. Missions were often first permanent Spanish settlement in new areas. To protect mission endeavors, a presidio (fort)
Goliad, TX HistoryQuaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square. First public use on Aug. 30, 1853; in 1886, building became a firehouse with meeting hall. Local volunteer fire department used the building until 1964 and restored for use as museum in 1967
Goliad, TX MuseumsMonument marks grave of Colonel Fannin and 342 men who had surrendered to Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution, and were massacred at the order of General Santa Anna on Palm Sunday morning, March 27, 1836. Two miles south of Goliad off U.S. 183, a few hundred yards from Presidio La Bahia.
Goliad, TX Monuments184-acre park features reconstructed, refurnished replica Mission Nuestra Senora del Espritu Santo de Ziga, generally called Mission Espritu Santo. Excellent interpretive displays, plus camping and picnicking area, rest rooms and river fishing spots. Mission established 1749
Goliad, TX State ParksBoth a state park and international historic site, reconstructed birthplace and statue of one of Mexico's most famous military figures, Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza (1829-1862). Mexican general and liberal leader was minister of war under Juárez. In 1862
Goliad, TX Historic SitesTexas Parks and Wildlife operates one major park and three additional boat ramps on the shores of Choke Canyon Reservoir. The...
Completed 1899 as home and border store by French merchant-riverboat trader. Converted to hotel operated by family until the ...
Both a state park and international historic site, reconstructed birthplace and statue of one of Mexico's most famous militar...
Historic house was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1859. Restored by the company as a museu...
Construction began on the cathedral shortly after Canary Island colonists, granted land and title by Spain's King Phillip V, ...