McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue
Photographed By Kathleen Stevens, May 8, 2024
1. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker
Front of Patrick Henry Statue
Inscription.
TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty and Patrick Henry Statue. . Front Text:
Patrick Henry "Give me liberty or give me death", 2nd Virginia Revolutionary Convention 23 March 1775. Left Side Text:
Liberty or Death. On 23 March 1775, toward the end of Patrick’s famous speech, he dramatically cried out, “give me liberty or give me death”. Then, seemingly holding a dagger in his upraised hand, he plunged it downward into his heart and slumped forward. The delegates were “spellbound”. This dramatic and compelling speech was credited with gaining sufficient votes to establish a Virginia militia. Twenty eight days later on 19 April 1775, the first shots of the revolution were fired, bringing Virginia into the war. The American Revolution would last 8 years, 1775 – 1783. The colonies would emerge victorious as the free and independent United States of America.,
Dedication . On this day 19 April 2015, the 240th anniversary of the first shots of the Revolutionary War, the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicates the Texas DAR Plaza of Liberty, with Patrick Henry’s statue and the walls of history, in celebration of the 120th anniversary of TXDAR and in memory of the sacrifices of America’s forefathers, who created, built, and made possible the American Dream of Freedom, the United States of America., Right Side Text:
Patrick Henry. Patrick Henry, American hero of the revolutionary war of 1775 - 1783, is seen passionately delivering the patriotic and emotional "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. He is addressing Virginia delegates attending the second Virginia Revolutionary Convention held at St. John’s Church, Richmond VA. Patrick was an ardent supporter of gaining freedom for Virginia colonists from their ruler, King George II of Great Britain in response to the growing threats of rebellion by the thirteen American Colonies against Great Britain, He is urging the delegates to establish a Virginia militia., Back Text:
Threat of War. Growing discontent by colonists against British imposed taxations, unfair trade and commerce restrictions, courts of law, and other issues were causing threats of rebellion to circulate throughout the 13 American colonies. On 5 September 1774, the 13 colonies, without Georgia Delegates, joined together for the first time in Carpenter’s Hall Philadelphia, PA. to form the first continental congress. Together they drafted and sent a list of grievances to the King. The King’s reply to their grievances was to dispatch British troops (Hessians) to America to “quell the colonials”. This reply, considered an insult by many colonists, further infuriated them against British rule.
Front Text:
Patrick Henry
"Give me liberty
or
give me death"
2nd Virginia
Revolutionary Convention
23 March 1775
Left Side Text:
Liberty or Death
On 23 March 1775, toward the end of Patrick’s famous speech, he dramatically cried out, “give me liberty or give me death”. Then, seemingly holding a dagger in his upraised hand, he plunged it downward into his heart and slumped forward. The delegates were “spellbound”. This dramatic and compelling speech was credited with gaining sufficient votes to establish a Virginia militia. Twenty eight days later on 19 April 1775, the first shots of the revolution were fired, bringing Virginia into the war. The American Revolution would last 8 years, 1775 – 1783. The colonies would emerge victorious as the free and independent United States of America.
Dedication
On this day 19 April 2015, the 240th anniversary of the first shots of the Revolutionary War, the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicates the Texas DAR Plaza of Liberty, with Patrick Henry’s statue and the walls of history, in celebration of the 120th anniversary of TXDAR and in memory of the sacrifices of America’s forefathers, who created, built, and made possible the American
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Dream of Freedom, the United States of America.
Right Side Text:
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry, American hero of the revolutionary war of 1775 - 1783, is seen passionately delivering the patriotic and emotional "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. He is addressing Virginia delegates attending the second Virginia Revolutionary Convention held at St. John’s Church, Richmond VA. Patrick was an ardent supporter of gaining freedom for Virginia colonists from their ruler, King George II of Great Britain in response to the growing threats of rebellion by the thirteen American Colonies against Great Britain, He is urging the delegates to establish a Virginia militia.
Back Text:
Threat of War
Growing discontent by colonists against British imposed taxations, unfair trade and commerce restrictions, courts of law, and other issues were causing threats of rebellion to circulate throughout the 13 American colonies. On 5 September 1774, the 13 colonies, without Georgia Delegates, joined together for the first time in Carpenter’s Hall Philadelphia, PA. to form the first continental congress. Together they drafted and sent a list of grievances to the King. The King’s reply to their grievances was to dispatch British troops (Hessians) to America to “quell the colonials”. This reply, considered an
Photographed By Kathleen Stevens, circa June 20, 2023
2. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker
Left side of Patrick Henry statue in Plaza
insult by many colonists, further infuriated them against British rule.
Erected 2015 by Texas Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Location. 26° 11.928′ N, 98° 15.37′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Galveston Avenue and S. 29th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2901 Galveston Ave, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Kathleen Stevens, circa June 20, 2023
3. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker
Dedication plaque
The Texas DAR Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue is part of the Veteran’s War Memorial at 3129 Galveston Ave., McAllen, Texas. This memorial honors ALL who have served in ALL branches of the military in ALL wars in which Americans have fought.
Photographed By Kathleen Stevens, April 8, 2024
4. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker
Right side of Patrick Henry Statue
Photographed By Kathleen Stevens, April 8, 2024
5. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker
Back of Patrick Henry Statue
Photographed By Kathleen Stevens, circa June 20, 2023
6. TXDAR’S Plaza of Liberty & Patrick Henry Statue Marker
Nearby engraved paver commemorating the dedication of the DAR Plaza of Liberty.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then. Photos:1. submitted on April 13, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on April 13, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. 6. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Kathleen Stevens of Mission, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
