H.A.T Freeper Chapter - April 20, 2002

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[antivenom]

Saturday, April 20, 2002
San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park
La Porte, Texas

We commemorate this day to honor the memory and the spirit of those who achieved independence for Texas on the battlefield of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836

It is not for the aggrandizement of living persons or any specific organization. But rather, it is a time to reflect on past deeds and those who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the Principles they cherished.

8:00 a.m. .................Marsh Interpretative Trails open 10:00 a.m.................Camps open, & Ceremony Musical Prelude begins at the Monument. 10:30 a.m. .............. Official Commemorative Ceremony      Ron Stone, Master of Ceremonies      Sam Houston IV, Battle report from San Jacinto 11:30 a.m. ...............Visit Re-enactment camps and Lunch Food vendors plus special BBQ catered luncheon 3:00 p.m. ................. Battle Re-enactment (Ron Stone, Narrator) 4:30 p.m. ................. Memorial Service for Combatants on both sides 5:00 p.m. .................Camps close

Location of the Battlefield
Map of activities locations at the San Jacinto Battlegrounds

Internet web sites of interest

1836 Battlefield map
Texian participants in the battle
San Jacinto Casualties (both Texian and Mexican)
Interesting facts about the Texian Army
Mexican battle flags captured at San Jacinto
Other Texas History events to visit & enjoy (courtesy Texian Legacy Association )

[antivenom]

Heads up Texas FReepers....Houston FReepers.

$12.00 for BBQ

HAT members will be meeting at SAM's club near AstroDome to caravan/car pool to Battlegrounds

We will meet 9:30am and leave at 9:45am (with our "55 STINKS! posters on our cars)

We will post UPDATES...please keep your eyes peeled on the LOCAL page and at the HAT Chapter FRN site.

BECOME an FRN (FreeRepublic Network) member go here:www.freeper.org

GREAT way to meet FReepers...and keeping your distance if you are shy!

[antivenom]

Please PING...the usual bunch!

[roachie]

I'll try to get there. Y'all be sure to identify y'allselves so that us from east of Houston can ID fellow FReepers. :)

[Flyer]

What's that pinging in my ears??

As always, a FReep mail will get you on or off this list.

[antivenom]

OHHHHH you won't miss us!!!!!! We hope to get a seating area under a tent for the BBQ ad will do our best to have a sign!

Do you have access to the HAT Chapter FRN website?

Go to www.freeper.org...check out the link HOW TO JOIN! and take it from there! Look forward to another friend on the FRN site...we discuss things there in great detail and with great FUN!

ALL HAT area Freepers...come on down, enjoy the spring weather, enjoy Texas's rich history, and come out and meet good old fashion PATRIOTIC AMERICANS/TEXANS!

[Humidston]

A TEXAS HERITAGE bump!!!

[humblegunner]

Back atcha Big TEXAS Bump!!!!

[RikaStrom]

Sounds like quite the party.

I'm supposed to be going out of town around then, so let me check my schedule, which of course is at work. :-)

Are Freeper doggies welcome?

[Flyer]

Good to hear from ya! I'm looking forward to getting some pictures of FReepers on the battleship, defending the ship channel. I don't think this would be a dog friendly environment - but maybe at our membership drive picnic in May.

[humblegunner]

"FReepers on the battleship, defending the ship channel"

As Gunners, perhaps??

[antivenom]

I talked to several wonderful women at the State Park...dogs are allowed...but they stressed, that due to the crowds, they advise that dogs and small children stay home. Too much activity, too many feet, if like last year, hot and sunny.

They do suggest tho...come early REAL early...bring fluids, no alcohol, bring food, bring blankets, chairs, umbrellas...

If you arrive later, there will be shuttle buses available and parking OFF state grounds.

BBQ will be sponsored by "The San Jacinto Chapter DRT"

$12.00 will buy you BBQ (meat unknown assume brisket & sausage) potato salad, baked beans, etc , ice tea. Lunch will be under a tent with table and chairs.

They will FEED for FREE the sailors of the USS San Jacinto FIRST, so go out and thank the men and women who are fighting for our freedoms!

If you are interested in BBQ...send your check made out to: "The San Jacinto Chapter DRT" then MAILED to: S. Lightfoot - 15109 Lake View Dr. Houston, TX 77040-1328 (make a reference on the envelope for "DRT BBQ", send a self addressed stamped envelope for expediancy.)

THEY must have YOUR money NO LATER than April 12th...for them to turn around and mail back your tickets. No credit cards are accepted.

[humblegunner]

"They will FEED for FREE the sailors of the USS San
Jacinto FIRST, so go out and thank the men and women who
are fighting for our freedoms!"

Damned Straight and I will thank 'em, too.
EAGLES UP!!!

[Flyer]

As Gunners, perhaps??

Proud, yet humble gunners, I am sure.

[Flyer]

REMEMBER THE ALAMO!

[American72]

We'll be there! I can't wait! See ya under the tent!

[Humidston]

A Saturday evening BUMP!!

You guys have fun out there, hear? (I'll be there in spirit!)

[American72]

Well, we were there, but we couldn't find anyone. We didn't get out to the 'big tent' till around 1:30, and didn't see any Freeper types. We walked around for awhile, and didn't see anyone who looked like Freepers. Well, we had fun anyway, but we missed ya'll! Hope to see you next month!