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Texas Declaration of Independence signed March 2, 1836
The United States has it's Independence Hall in Philadelphia.. Well, Texas has it's own Independence Hall. It is located at Washington on the Brazos State Park in beautiful Washington County, Texas. It was a cold day in March, 1836. A convention had been called to discuss the the most pressing issue of the day, independence. Santa Anna was laying siege to the Alamo. William Travis, Davey Crockett, Jim Bowie, and 183 other brave Texans were making their last stand for freedom. The delegates at this convention, including Sam Houston knew that there must be a government to stand and unite all Texans. They were receiving the famous letter from Travis pleading for help and reinforcements. Houston knew that they must first form the government, and then with all dispatch, go to Travis' aide. So, on a cold day, March 2, 1836, the delegates declared their Independence from Mexico, declared their intent to form a free and independent Texas. They all signed this document, thus dedicating their lives and future to Texas. Santa Anna had declared that all Texas rebels would be considered pirates and dealt with as such, no quarter, no surrender, no prisoners.
This beautiful framed piece has a picture of the old school house replica used for the convention. This replica building is built on the same foundation as the original. This item also has a rare First Day Cover of the issue of the Tom Lea stamp of General Houston. This stamp was cancelled on Jan 10, 1964 commemorating 100 years since General Houston's death. The item is in a soft pine frame with a Kelly green matt.
Price: $110.00 Item # TS04
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Washington
on the Brazos Independence Hall