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The Come and Take It Celebration commemorates the firing of the first shot of the Texas revolution on Oct. 2, 1835, which took place near Gonzales. Come and help us celebrate history with the firing of the first shot!
Aug 12, 2021 · The famous flag from that Gonzales clash has become a hallmark of Texas pride, with its "Come And Take It" message one of Texas' most-defining. It is the first flag used in the Texas...
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Come and Take It Celebration, Gonzales, Texas. 12,619 likes · 665 talking about this · 7,443 were here. Celebrate “Come & Take It!” with us!...
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Oct 4, 2023 · Each October, on the first full weekend of October, the citizens of Gonzales gather to celebrate their Texas heritage in a three-day festival called “Come and Take It.” The Come and Take It Celebration commemorates the firing of the first shot of the Texas revolution on Oct. 2, 1835, which took place near Gonzales.
"Come and take it" an expression of defiance first used in 1778 at Fort Morris in Georgia during the American Revolution, and also in 1835 at the Battle of Gonzales during the Texas Revolution. American Revolutionary War
Jan 1, 2001 · The Gonzales cannon of “Come and Take It” fame was a Spanish-made, bronze artillery piece of six-pound caliber. The gun was the object of contention in late September and early October 1835 between a Mexican military detachment from Bexar and American colonists who settled in Texas.
Oct 6, 2023 · This beloved festival commemorates the town’s rich history as the birthplace of Texas independence, with a host of cultural and entertainment offerings. From live music and theater performances to food and craft vendors, there’s something for everyone at the Come and Take It Celebration.
