Free Outdoor Projection Show · Gonzales, Texas
Texas Legacy in Lights
Texas history comes alive across the real walls of the Gonzales Memorial Museum.
Bring a blanket, find a spot on the lawn, and watch the story of Come and Take It unfold in light, sound, and the architecture of the museum itself.
Five-Star Google Reviews
Visitors are raving about Texas Legacy in Lights.
“Cool, interesting, and informative.”
Michael McCoy“Gonzales put their heart into this project.”
Westley Arredondo“A must see celebration of Texas history.”
Molly Manning“Beautiful movie, great audio, and a fun way to spend time outside.”
laska Iyric“One of the most awesome productions I have ever seen.”
Will Steele“World-class storytelling in small-town Texas.”
Dave Quinn“A unique, relaxing, and educational experience.”
Teresa White-Heximer“Nothing like it. Big as Texas.”
Mark PLOEGER“Brings history to life like nothing I have ever seen before.”
Julie RollerFive-star Google rating.
Chris Marks“An exquisite film project with surround sound.”
Toni Hellums“An incredible, immersive experience.”
Misti King“An experience you do not want to miss.”
Betty MartinFive-star Google rating.
Crystal Theater“An amazing immersive experience.”
Jessica McKinney“Careful thought, skill, and talent made this significant presentation.”
kenneth poe“Well worth the drive.”
Teya Roberts“Empowering, and made me want to watch much more.”
Lisa Lancaster“Nothing less than spectacular.”
Mary Kay Brand“Cutting edge technology, historically accurate, and beyond entertaining.”
Roger“Illuminating the past and inspiring the future.”
Irene Rinehart“A must see.”
Amberly Mcvay“Wonderfully done production.”
NightOwlBrewHouseFive-star Google rating.
Harold Strom“A great time. The film was very well done.”
Terry HenryFive-star Google rating.
Martha Dufresne“One of the most memorable events I have ever experienced.”
Phil Borman“A beautiful, creative, and powerful experience.”
Deanna Borman“Stunning visuals, powerful storytelling, and an amazing tribute to Texas history.”
Tiffany Padilla“Go see it. Soooo good.”
Rachelle Mynier“This show did not disappoint at all.”
Marguerite Wills“Blown away. Must see.”
kelby MccCan“Wow. Truly wow.”
Eden Simon“This film is magical.”
Emily Remillard“Cannot really be described, only seen.”
FreeDreamStudiosCome See It
Plan your evening in Gonzales.
The show runs 34 minutes. Come early, grab dinner downtown, and claim your spot on the lawn before the lights go up.
Getting Here
Find the lawn at the Gonzales Memorial Museum.
The show takes place at 414 Smith Street in Gonzales, with easy street parking nearby.
Getting HereThings to Do
Make a night of it in Gonzales.
Come early for dinner downtown, visit the museum, and explore the places tied to Come and Take It.
Things to Do in GonzalesWatch First
See the trailer before you visit.
Preview the film, then come see it mapped across the museum itself.
Watch the TrailerHistory Archive
The deeper reading library behind the show.
Read the people, places, and turning points behind the night Gonzales changed Texas.
People of Gonzales
Evaline DeWitt
A young woman on the Gonzales frontier whose family, grief, and hand-sewn defiance became part of the first symbol of the Texas Revolution.
People of Gonzales
Sarah DeWitt
The widow, mother, and colony matriarch whose steady resolve helped hold Gonzales together when the fight for Texas reached her doorstep.
People of Gonzales
John Henry Moore
A seasoned frontier leader who helped turn a scattered militia response into one of the opening stands of the Texas Revolution.
People of Gonzales
John E. Gaston
A teenager from Gonzales caught between first love, family duty, and the road to the Alamo, where his short life became part of the Immortal 32.
People of Gonzales
William Philip King
The fifteen-year-old from Gonzales who took his father's place, rode with the Immortal 32, and made the cost of the Alamo painfully human.
People of Gonzales
Thomas Jackson
A Gonzales settler and rifleman whose path from the cannon standoff to the Alamo shows how ordinary frontier lives became revolutionary sacrifice.