Revolutionary Road
Tour Overview
“Revolutionary Road” is a five-day tour through the unforgettable landscape and history of the Texas Revolution, with Dr. Andrew Torget as your personal guide. Beginning in historic San Antonio, we trace the Revolution from its earliest roots in colonial Mexico, to the historic “Come and Take It” fight at Gonzales, to the epic battles for San Antonio and the siege of the Alamo. Then we follow both Santa Anna’s and Sam Houston’s armies into the heartbreaking massacre at Goliad, the burning of Texas settlements, and the panicked flight of Texas civilians that followed, before culminating in the miraculous victory at San Jacinto that remade both Texas and the continent of North America. Along the way, we stay in elegant hotels, enjoy delicious food, hear amazing lectures, travel in the comfort of a chartered bus, and enjoy private tours of both world-famous sites and historic places that no one else gets to see.
Dates
June 7 - June 11, 2026
Duration
Five days, four nights
Cost
$2,250 per person
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — May 31, 2026: Why the Texas Revolution Matters
We begin our adventure by traveling together from Denton to our beautiful hotel on the iconic riverwalk in downtown San Antonio. Along the way, Dr. Torget will entertain us with stories and tales of early Texas, setting the larger context for the emergence of early Mexico, the arrival of American colonists under Stephen F. Austin, and the remarkable circumstances that led to the outbreak of fighting and revolution in 1835-36. In the evening, we will enjoy a private catered dinner as Dr. Torget sets the scene for the Texas Revolution and why it matters in North American history.
From Denton to San Antonio
Dinner
Embassy Suites – San Antonio Riverwalk
Day 2 — June 1, 2026: From Colonial Mexico to the Battle of Gonzales
Today we explore the long road to the Texas Revolution, tying together the Spanish, Indian, Mexican, and American roots of the conflict. In the morning Dr. Torget will lead us on an in-depth tour of the iconic San José Mission (a World Heritage Site) as a remarkable window into life in Texas under the Spanish empire and early Mexican nation. During the afternoon we'll enjoy a private lunch in Seguin on our way to the hamlet of Gonzales, the site of the first fighting of the Texas Revolution, where we'll tour the battle sites, see the world-famous "Come and Take It" cannon, and examine the outbreak of the war in October 1835. After returning to our hotel, we will enjoy a private dinner and lecture by Dr. Torget about how the small and unlikely revolt that began at Gonzales soon ignited into a full-blown rebellion.
In San Antonio, Seguin, Gonzales
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Embassy Suites – San Antonio Riverwalk
Day 3 — June 2, 2026: The Battle of Bexar and the Siege of the Alamo
Today we explore how the Revolution consumed San Antonio in the aftermath of the fight at Gonzales. In the morning, Dr. Torget will lead a personal walking tour of the "Battle of Bexar" in San Antonio's historic downtown, where Texas rebels battled street by street in December 1835 to defeat troops loyal to Santa Anna, and visit San Antonio's famous San Fernando church (believed to house the ashes of Alamo defenders). Following another private lunch, we will spend the afternoon immersing ourselves in the coming, fighting, and aftermath of the Battle of the Alamo (a World Heritage Site). Dr. Torget will lead us with an in-depth lecture over the entire battle (and the desperate final fight on March 6, 1836), followed by a personal tour of the battleground itself and admission to newly unveiled Alamo exhibits. In the evening we will enjoy a private dinner and lecture by Dr. Torget on the remarkable history of the Alamo after 1836, and why that mattered.
In San Antonio
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Embassy Suites – San Antonio Riverwalk
Day 4 — June 3, 2026: Goliad Massacre and the Burning of San Felipe
Today we explore the terrifying aftermath of the fall of the Alamo and the widespread panic that gripped Texas civilians as Santa Anna's army marched into the heart of colonial settlements. In the morning, we will travel to Goliad for a personal tour of Presidio La Bahia, the site of the infamous Goliad Massacre, where James Fannin and 400 Texas soldiers were captured in the Battle of Coleto Creek and executed on the orders of Santa Anna. Following a BBQ lunch, we will travel to San Felipe de Austin, the capital of Stephen F. Austin's American colony, and explore the "Runaway Scrape" that drove thousands of Texans to abandon their homes in a desperate bid to escape Santa Anna's oncoming armies. At San Felipe, we will take a private tour of the recently reconstructed historic village, have after-hours access to the site's state-of-the-art museum exhibits, and enjoy a private catered dinner on-site.
From San Antonio to Goliad to Katy
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Embassy Suites Katy-West Houston
Day 5 — June 4, 2026: Victory at San Jacinto and the Legacy of the Revolution
On our final day, we explore the fabled San Jacinto Battleground and the nearly impossible victory that Sam Houston and his ragtag Texas army achieved against Santa Anna's forces on April 21, 1836. Dr. Torget will lead an in-depth walking tour of the entire site – including the campsites for both armies, the locations of the brutal fighting, and the site of the final surrender – after which we will explore the remarkable artifacts and exhibits of the San Jacinto Memorial Museum. During the afternoon, we will relax with boxed lunches on our way back to Denton as Dr. Torget ties together how the far-reaching legacies of the Texas Revolution went on to remake Texas, the United States, Mexico, and the modern landscape of North America.
From Houston to Denton
Breakfast, Lunch
Activity Level
This tour requires average physical activity and is for healthy active adults. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days containing more leisure time. Travelers should be in good health, able to climb stairs, walk reasonable distances on paved sidewalks and on some uneven ground, and able to ride for long periods on a chartered bus. Travelers will be able to explore some sites at their own pace.
Hearing Assistance
Our chartered bus will be equipped with a microphone and speakers for Dr. Torget's onboard lectures. Dr. Torget will also use a microphone and speakers for all lectures in hotels and during meals. In addition, we will also provide special headphones for each Traveler to use while we visit historic sites, which will allow you to easily hear Dr. Torget at all times.
Trip Highlights
- Walking tour of Mission San Jose (World Heritage Site)
- Walking tour of the Battle of Gonzales (the "Come and Take It" fight)
- Admission to the Gonzales Memorial Museum
- Walking tour of the "Battle of Bexar" in historic downtown San Antonio
- Visit historic San Fernando Cathedral (est. 1738)
- Tour the Alamo grounds (World Heritage Site)
- Admission to newly released Alamo exhibits at the Ralston Family Collections Center
- Walking tours of Presidio La Bahia, Coleto Creek Battleground, and site of the Goliad Massacre
- After-hours access to San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
- Walking tour of the San Jacinto Battleground
- Admission to the San Jacinto Memorial Museum
- Three nights in Embassy Suites on the San Antonio Riverwalk
- One night in Embassy Suites in Katy-West Houston
- Private banquet room for our group in Embassy Suites for meals and lectures
What's Included
- Expert guidance and historical lectures by Dr. Torget throughout each day of the tour (on the bus, at historic sites, during meals)
- Transportation in private chartered bus.
- Four nights in beautiful hotels.
- All meals (dinner on 5/31; breakfast, lunch, dinner on 6/1, 6/2, and 6/3; breakfast and lunch on 6/4).
- Entrance fees for all historic sites.
- Custom tour booklet.
- Custom tour t-shirt.
- Tour guide headphone system (special headphones that will allow you to easily hear Dr. Torget at all times when we visit historic sites).
Important Information
Payment Information:
- A $350 deposit is required to reserve your seat on the tour.
- Full payment is due by Monday, March 2, 2026.
Terms and Conditions:
- Please carefully read the that apply to all tours by Yellow Rose Tours, LLC.
- Unless weather is dangerous, all tours run regardless of rain or shine!
Travel Insurance:
- Although the price of this trip does not include individual travel insurance, travel insurance is strongly recommended for all Travelers and is available through multiple independent travel insurance providers.
Bus Pick-up and Drop-Off:
- The chartered bus for this tour will depart from and return to the Support and Services Building (SSB) at 1500 N. I-35E in Denton, where the offices for OLLI at UNT are located.
- Travelers are encouraged to make arrangements to be dropped off and picked up at the SSB location, rather than leave their cars in the parking lot for the duration of the tour.
- Any Travelers who choose to leave their car in the SSB parking lot will need an OLLI parking pass, which can be picked up (free for OLLI members) from the OLLI offices during normal business hours.
- Any Traveler who chooses to leave their own vehicle in any parking lot during any tour assumes ALL responsibility and risk for that vehicle. Yellow Rose Tours, LLC, assumes absolutely no responsibility whatsoever for any vehicle parked in any lot by any Traveler during any tour.
- Any Traveler who chooses to leave their vehicle in any parking lot assumes all responsibility for that vehicle. Yellow Rose Tours, LLC, assumes no responsibility or liability for any vehicle parked in any lot by Travelers.
Luggage:
- Each Traveler is limited to one suitcase that will be stored underneath the bus and one small carry-on bag that must fit in the overhead compartment on the bus.
Restrooms:
- Our bus will be equipped with an on-board restroom.
- Restrooms will also be available at most tour stops.
Snacks and Water:
- Complimentary snacks and water will be available on the bus.