Texas Heroes Day events were held around La Grange Saturday, including at Monument Hill State Historic Site, shown here. During a morning ceremony there, wreaths were placed around the tomb of the men that died during the Dawson Massacre of September 1842 and the Mier expedition of November 1842, also known as the “black bean” incident. Those wreaths were placed by the Texian Reenactors group, who then fired a gun salute (above) to honor those buried at the site. Stephen Cure, Military and Oral History Programs Coordinator of the Texas Historical Commission gave the keynote speech during the event, not only detailing the history of the tomb above La Grange (which was saved from removal by locals) but also highlighting the importance of such memorials as a “tangible reminder of the courage, sacrifice and contributions” of these early Texans, and how such monuments spark conversations that increase our knowledge of history. Other events Saturday were held at The Faison Home and the Texas Heroes Museum.
