Jeff Parsons and Fannie Sutherland Remember the Runaway Scrape

Jeff Parsons came to Texas as a slave with George and Fannie Sutherland when he was nine years old in 1830. This episode focuses on his memories that he shared with the Galveston Daily News. His tale is filled with vivid acco...

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May 14, 2024

Jeff Parsons and Fannie Sutherland Remember the Runaway Scrape

Jeff Parsons came to Texas as a slave with George and Fannie Sutherland when he was nine years old in 1830. This episode focuses on his memories that he shared with the Galveston Daily News. His tale is filled with …

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May 8, 2024

Dilue Rose Harris' Account of the 1836 Runaway Scrape

Dilue Rose Harris was ten years old at the beginning of 1836 and lived through the tumultuous events of the Runaway Scrape. When she was in her seventies she recorded her memories of that time period. If you are enjoying …

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May 1, 2024

Creed Taylor's Account of the 1836 Runaway Scrape

This episode takes a look at the memories of Creed Taylor concerning the Runaway Scrape, the battle of San Jacinto, and the aftermath. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking ...

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April 27, 2024

The Runaway Scrape

This episode considers the aftermath of the Alamo and Goliad that led to the large migration called The Runaway Scrape as Texans fled the wrath of Santa Anna. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cu...

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April 1, 2024

The Good Old Days: 2BT Podcast replay - Raw Aggression

Here's a bonus episode for you. Back in the day I did a podcast with my cousins, Dave and Steve, called 2BT. Two Bald Texans-Two Bearded Texans-Two (whatever word you want to use) Texans, and so on. Technically we still …

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March 21, 2024

One Person's Activist is Another Person's Voice Part 1

What are activist historians trying to do? If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon . And a special thanks to …

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March 18, 2024

Bloodshed at Goliad

You've heard about "Remember the Alamo" but why are we to "Remember Goliad?" This episode contains first hand accounts by both Texans and Mexicans that were there and lived to tell about it. If you are enjoying Texas History ...

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March 7, 2024

The Fall of the Alamo - March 6, 1836

The Alamo fell to Santa Anna on March 6, 1836. This episode contains firsthand accounts of that event. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Le...

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March 2, 2024

The Texas Declaration of Independence - March 2, 1836

Primary sources are important. This episode focuses on the Texas Declaration of Independence of March 2, 1836. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas Hi...

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Feb. 28, 2024

Victory or Death: Travis' Letter of February 24, 1836

On February 24, 1836, William B. Travis sent out a plea for help that became one of the most famous letters in history. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! …

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