Spring Break 2026: Battle Beats - Music of the March
Schedule
Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
3523 Independence Parkway South , La Porte, TX, United States, Texas 77571 | Channelview, TX
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Join us this Spring Break for a special session of Battle Beats, where you'll learn about marching music and ways soldiers communicated across a noisy battleground. Armies of the 19th century had to face unique communication challenges while they were on the battleground. The roar of cannons, clap of muskets, and men yelling on the battlefield made shouting commands ineffective and impossible to be heard. The dense smoke generated by these weapons made visual commands also difficult to convey.
Instead, specialized battlefield bands would use drums, fifes, and horns to send musical messages to convey information. At the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texian charge to the Mexican Camp was signaled by a then-popular song called “Will You Come to the Bower?”
Join us outside of the San Jacinto Monument for a demonstration focused on the “beats” of the battleground and learn about the instruments and people who helped the Texians prevail at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Suitable for all ages.
When: March 11th, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM
Who: All ages
Where: On the terrace of the San Jacinto Monument
Cost: Free!
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Where is it happening?
3523 Independence Parkway South , La Porte, TX, United States, Texas 77571, 3523 Independence Pkwy S, La Porte, TX 77571-9773, United States, ChannelviewEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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