Shortly After Texas Won it's Independence it was assimilated into the United States under Jame Polk in 1844.  In 1859 it found itself in a quandary regarding the issues of States Rights and Taxation.  Texas chose to affiliate itself with the Confederation being formed with South Carolina and other Southern States.

As the Texas Legislature pondered the issues regarding secession, the State of Texas Convention Committee assumed the powers to accept the surrender of Federal properties within the boundaries of Texas.  The place was in front of an Old Mission with the Soul of Texas and Texans present.  The Alamo.  The date February 18, 1861.  The Surrender of all Federal Properties in Texas by General Twiggs, who then moved his forces out of Texas, resigned his Commission in the Federal Army, giving his services to the South.

The Alamo City Guards formed, a local militia unit comprised of volunteers from the San Antonio area in 1859, with Captain William M. Edgar as the Commander, was present at General Twiggs Surrender of Federal Properties at the Alamo.

This unit of gallant Texans later became a Confederate Artillery Unit. 

The Sons of Confederate Veterans is dedicated to preserving the History of these gallant men, who served in the Army, Navy and Marines of the Confederacy.

We are an Open Invitation Organization, anybody is welcome to attend our meetings. Come, enjoy and learn about the history of 1860 - 1865.

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