Come and Take It': The History of Texas Independence Day

In order to make you feel extra proud to be a Texan today, we've pulled together a quick history lesson.
In order to make you feel extra proud to be a Texan today, we've pulled together a quick history lesson.

Come and Take It, Texas Independence War exhibit at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, Texas, USA Stock Photo - Alamy

Celebrate Texas Independence Day with these North Texas events – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Texas Independence Day

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas - October 2 is an honor day. We remember the Battle of Gonzales, and the beginning of the Texas Revolution. Please fly your flags.

The Texan on X: 187 years ago today, the Mexican army sent troops to confiscate a cannon that had been given to the Texian citizens of Gonzales for defense. The Texians' response?

Happy Texas Independence Day y'all.

The story behind Texas' world-famous 'Come and Take It' flag

Road Trip the Texas Revolution

The story behind Texas' world-famous 'Come and Take It' flag

Texas Declaration of Independence

Texas Guard flies 'Come and Take It' flag amid dispute with feds

Gonzales residents with their cannon and ''Come and Take It'' Flag during the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835 - General Photograph Collection - UTSA Digital Collections

Texas Independence Day - Come and Take It

The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth National Museum of African American History and Culture