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The Liberty Flag
As April 21st approaches, Texans eagerly anticipate a momentous occasion - a time to reflect on and celebrate a pivotal moment in our state’s history: the Battle of San Jacinto in Houston. This decisive battle marked the climax of the Texas Revolution, forever altering the course of our nation’s destiny.
The Liberty Flag that hangs in our Cabin on the Hill.
Led by the indomitable General Sam Houston, the Texas Army clashed with and triumphed over General Santa Ana’s Mexican forces in a mere 18 minutes of fierce combat. This swift and decisive victory secured Texas’ independence and paved the way for its future as a sovereign state.
Associated with the Battle of Gonzales, which marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution. The flag symbolizes Texan defiance against Mexican authority and was a rallying cry for independence.
Central to the Battle of San Jacinto was the iconic Liberty flag, a powerful symbol of Texian resolve and defiance. Commissioned by Catherine Sherman, wife of Colonel Sidney Sherman, this historic banner bore the image of a bare-chested woman wielding a sword - a striking homage to the spirit of liberty and revolution.
Philip Dimmitt raised this new flag at Goliad in December, 1835 on the occasion of the Goliad Declaration of Independence.
Unlike many other flags of the era, lost to the ravages of time, the original Liberty flag endures as a testament to the sacrifices of those who fought for Texas’ freedom. After gracing the battlefield, it found its way back to Catherine Sherman and eventually, in 1933, was entrusted to the State of Texas. Today, it proudly hangs in the hallowed halls of the Texas House of Representatives, a timeless emblem of our shared heritage.
Carried to Goliad where Fannin raised it at Goliad to celebrate the news of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
At StarHill Farms, we pay homage to this storied legacy with a faithful reproduction of the Liberty Flag displayed prominently in our Cabin on the Hill. It serves as a poignant reminder of the courage that defined our state’s birth.
The first official flag of the Revolution references the Mexican Constitution of 1824. Popular myth holds that this flag flew at the Alamo when it fell on March 6, 1836.
Beyond the Liberty flag, the Texas Revolution gave rise to a tapestry of other notable banners, each reflecting the diverse ideologies and aspirations of the era’s settlers. While some flags symbolized a yearning for reconciliation with Mexico under the Mexican Constitution of 1824, the majority echoed the resounding call for unbridled independence - a testament to Texan resolve and readiness to sacrifice everything for the cause.
The Burnet Flag used from December 1836 to January 1839 as the national flag until it was replaced by the Lone Star Flag.
As we approach April 21st, let us not only commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto but also honor the rich history that has shaped our beloved Lone Star State. From the blood-soaked fields of San Jacinto to the halls of our government, the spirit of liberty and independence endures, forever etched in the fabric of Texas’ story.
The Lone Star Flag - January 1839.