San Jacinto Museum of History- La Porte, Texas

This is the San Jacinto Museum of History located in La Porte, Texas. Texas won their independence from Mexico here on April 21, 1836. Unless your parents take you to visit the Monument (that's another name for it too) your first experience is probably on a school field trip in 4th grade when you learn all about Texas History.

However, if you're like me you've been here a thousand times maybe even more. You see, my Mom and family friend have worked out here for the last decade and I myself have worked out here off and on. 

If you know nothing about Texas history, then walking through the main exhibit gallery will give you a basic understanding and to do that it is, FREE! The gallery use to house more of the permanent exhibit that the museum has in archives, but they have different Special Exhibits right now which you have to pay to see. 

On the hour, they show a 35 minute presentation on the Texas Revolution which gives you a more in depth understanding. The film is narrated by Charles Heston and it will cost you money. 

You can also take a ride to the observation level 489 ft above. You can see the Houston Ship Channel, Downtown Houston, and the surrounding marshlands. It's really a nice view.

It's a great place to go, but I've just been there way to much recently. One thing you don't want to miss is the yearly reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto. They do it on the actual day or the closet weekend to that date and it is a whole day festival and event. It's free to get into the park, but museum fees still apply.