Being a history buff I travel to a good number of battlefields from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. The Mexican-American War was crucial for America’s expansionist goals and Manifest Destiny although most Americans know little about this 1846-47 conflict. The Palo Alto Battlefield tells the history of the war and the events building up to the war very...
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site, Brownsville
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
FM 511, off of FM 1847, Brownsville, TX
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Brownsville
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Description: The site of the first battle in the Mexican-American war in 1846.
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excellent review of the war for additional US territory. The headquarters has excellent displays. Also the grounds are great for hiking and birdwatching.
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It's just a field and seems nondescript until you read the explanations and walk the battle layout. Makes history so real it's worth doing.
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We enjoy taking visitors to Palo Alto, it gives you a good idea of life in this part of the country. The small museum has a very informative movie depicting the battle. There is a display of weapons and hands on for children. The staff is very informative and helpful. There is a good selection of books on the area...
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We live very close by and when we have a chance we go and walk around and read some great historical information that we might have missed, just being out there you imagine, picture all the soldiers, it just amazing.
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