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Every year come mid-summer, I spend time visiting my family in South Texas. During these trips, I’ve also been able to do a fair amount of sight-seeing at the same time; even though its usually mid-July and the temperature and humidity are both close to 100.
This year, my sister and I planned a trip up to Goliad; I didn’t know much about it other than she and my nephew had been there a few times to go camping with the Boy Scouts in years past.
Now it has been quite a few years since I’ve studied US History (or any other school subjects), but I do remember a little bit about how the United States was created. So how did I miss the Goliad Massacre, which occurred right about the same time as the Battle of the Alamo; remember The Alamo?
I’ve been to both sites now; the Alamo is in the middle of San Antonio, along with lots of other wonderful sites to see, the River 
Walk, lots of shopping, beautiful hotels and entertainment galore.
My sister took me to the Presidio La Bahia last week; and after reading and seeing all the history that happened here, I wonder how this isn’t more well-known as a National Historic Site?
Texas Revolution & Goliad Massacre
From all that I’ve learned, the Battle of Coleto and subsequent massacre of Texas prisoners-of-war was the turning point for bringing the US into the battle against Mexico. It was a beautiful site even in the heat, with a Catholic church that still performs Mass every Sunday evening.
In the Spring, they do a re-enactment of events on the grounds too. There is a calendar available here if you’re interested in viewing “living history.”
Nice piece on Goliad and the Spanish Colonial citadel of Presidio La Bahia (Fort of the Bay) and its beautiful Lady of Loreto Chapel. I am sharing your story on the official PLB Facebook page, with personal thanks. I handled the publicity for the Nat’l Historic Site for about 18 mos. and still help manage their FB page. We appreciate you. — PFKirk, Texas Hill Country (Spicewood to be exact.)
Thanks so much! I really enjoyed my visit and can’t wait to see more of the Texas countryside in my future visits.
Great post about Goliad. I had forgotten about that massacre, since it’s been a while since I was in a history class!
Very fun! Looks like the history is preserved fairly well. My hubby would enjoy that.
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Great pics! My Aunt is a Texan from Houston – I’ll have to ask her if she’s been to Goliad to visit!!
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There’s a winery & tasting room close by; its on the agenda for our next visit!
I have never been to Texas, except for a one hour layover. The Presidio at La Bahia looks so beautiful and full of history.
I have never heard of this place before BOY I need to get to know my history better! Thank you for making the post to make us aware of this place!
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I’m not surprised that you didn’t read about the Goliad massacre in U.S. history. The United States was not involved. The war was between the nations of Mexico and Texas.