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Dallas Historical Society

William B. Travis: Alamo Hero
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Field Trip, On Campus Program
Grades
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted

Description
This is a first person interpretation/performance of the life and experiences of William B. Travis, who fought and died at the Alamo in 1836. William Barret Travis was born on a farm in South Carolina in 1809, but his family moved to a farm in Alabama nine years later where he began his schooling. At the age of 16, he was sent to a school in Claiborne, a major Alabama commercial center. When he arrived there, he decided he wanted to be a lawyer, so he starting studying law. Two years later, he became a part-time school teacher; while teaching school, he met and married sixteen year old Rosanna Cato. A year later, they had a son – Charles. But then, ladies and money became his downfall. He headed for Texas to start a new life, leaving Rosanna and Charles with Rosanna’s parents in Alabama. He arrived in Texas in 1831 to set up his law practice and he became quite successful. And then he became an advocate for Texas independence from Mexico. In 1836, Travis became the Commander of The Alamo almost by accident. As events unfolded, he wrote one the most heroic letters in world history, and was part of one of the most remembered acts of heroism.

Students Will
  • Learn about the struggle for Texas independence from Mexico.
  • Learn about the Alamo.
  • Learn about William B. Travis.
  • Learn about Texas history.

Details
Dates: Only available on following dates: Sept. 13—17; Oct. 11-15; Dec. 6-9; Jan. 17-23; Feb. 21—24; Mar. 7-11; & Apr. 11-15
Times: Open
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour (“Question and Answer” session is optional)
School Fee: $250 First Performance; $75 (each) 2nd and 3rd Performance (same character). Max three in one day.
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 150
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Microphone may be required for groups over 50
Other Information:

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call (214) 421-4500 x104 or email DHS Booking at Booking@dallashistory.org.
Deadline: Two weeks in advance
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for absent students. Any field trip may be cancelled with full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s). Any field trip cancelled with less than 48 hours notice of the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s) – including failure to cancel – will not be refunded. All program(s) and special event(s) will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The Dallas Historical Society is not responsible for groups who arrive late. No program delay or refund will be issued for tardiness. All outreach programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by outreach program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance. All programs and special events cancelled by the school or as a result of a district-wide closing and/or adverse weather will not be refunded. Affected programs and special events will either be rescheduled or may receive credit toward future programming. All programs and special events cancelled by the Dallas Historical Society for adverse weather or other conditions beyond our control will be refunded or rescheduled.
After School Policy: All after school programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by after school program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance.

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