Angel of Goliad Society – 37th Annual Goliad Massacre Reenactment -Thank you for visiting us at the AOG statue on March 25th & 26th, 2023.

It was a pleasure to meet all the friends of the Angel of Goliad at the statue. Thank you for your visit. We had visitors from California, Virginia, Mexico, Ukraine, and all over Texas.

GilbertAlvarez, Elizabeth Ann Alvarez Lorenzini, Theodore and Ed Lorenzini

Carrying the wreath this year were Debra Walker and Marsela Vasquez. Joey Hernandez’s cousins.

Devin Brandalick (dressed as a Red Rover) is a descendant of John N Seaton who died at the massacre. The following marker is located at the train station in Courtland, Alabama.

Devin’s ancestor is in the third column. I also visited Dr. Schackleford’s house where he died.

On the way to Fannin’s monument with the wreath. Scott McMahon (far right) Director of Presidio La Bahia. The fort is owned by the Victoria Catholic Diocese.

On the way to one of the sites of the massacre.

Wrapping up the Angel of Goliad ceremony with Gilbert Alvarez. Please come visit us next year.

39th annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program will take place March 29th and 30th 2025.

This annual event features a reenactment of the battle of Coleto Creek which took place 10 miles east of Presidio La Bahia when Colonel Fannin’s command was ordered to retreat and join with the main body of Texas troops under General Sam Houston. Visitors will get to walk through reenactor camps, visit with other historic sites from Texas, and wander the historic grounds of Presidio La Bahia. Admission is $5 per person each day, and Saturday Nights Candlelight Tour is $5 per person. 

  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Presidio La Bahia State Historic Site, 217 Loop 71, Goliad Texas 77963

Angel of Goliad Descendants will be at the Angel of Goliad Statue on Saturday March 29th and morning of Sunday March 30th.

There will be a presentation about the Story of Francisca Alvarez on

Saturday 29th, 11:00 AM in the Chapel, by author Dan Alvarez Garza