Staying Overnight in a 300 Year Old Fort in Goliad, Texas (Presidio La Bahía)

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  • On our Texas road trip we decided to stay overnight at the iconic Presidio La Bahía in Goliad, Texas, and delve into the powerful story of the Goliad Massacre. In this video, we'll take you on a tour of the historic fort, exploring its well-preserved grounds and uncovering the sobering tales that shaped Texas history. We'll share our experience of spending a night within the walls of this legendary site, offering you an insider's look at what it's like to stay in a place so rich in history.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 105

  • @schaffermatt
    @schaffermatt Рік тому +26

    Loved Pops’ history lesson. Are you considering having him do more of these lessons on future trips?👍🏼

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much!

    • @meagengumm7302
      @meagengumm7302 10 місяців тому

      The labia was actually just rubble when they found it in the 20’s or 30’s they rebuilt it to what it looked like base off of the layout of it. But still it pretty old from being built in that time. They built everything by hand no machine which They also did to the mission that converted Indians to Christian’s.

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig4200 Рік тому +14

    That is SO awesome. As a lifelong Texan I really appreciate any visitors to our state exploring the history especially something like this that is Off the beaten trail. I've only been there once myself...

  • @tompfeiffer2755
    @tompfeiffer2755 Рік тому +8

    Fantastic job explaining the entire site with respect. We used to live in the area and visited many times. The updates are super to preserve history. Our friend was the curator there years ago. On a special occasion called “ Spanish Nightwatch” I had the privilege of lighting fireworks from the barracks roof. A night our children still remember as adults. Thanks for bringing this to us.

  • @lesliegriffith9830
    @lesliegriffith9830 Рік тому +4

    My mother and I visited that site September of 1992. It was fascinating. We were there when they were holding a Texas cattlemen barbecue in the huge square, so smelled that barbecue smell as we toured it. Thank you so much for the memories.

  • @mindiwilhelm4322
    @mindiwilhelm4322 Рік тому +4

    Thank you. I have visited the Alamo, but I had never heard of Goliad. Thank you. As a professor, your dad is very humble.

  • @shadyberero6809
    @shadyberero6809 Рік тому +3

    Love Pops, he has nice a nice energy, presence and I really like his genuine interest in the history of places you go. More Pops!

  • @MichaelRei99
    @MichaelRei99 Рік тому +8

    I really appreciate our nations history . This is not something I was taught about in school so Im very glad to know this. The fact that you were able to experience the location where it happened is amazing.

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 Рік тому +9

    Knowing the history adds so much to the experience! Well done Pops!

  • @markyuen2312
    @markyuen2312 Рік тому +5

    Would be nice to see more of these type of videos. Always interested in History

  • @lindasolis7117
    @lindasolis7117 Рік тому +2

    Oh wow- what a wonderful place to visit- and exciting place to stay! Enough room for a whole family! And, more "Pops History" speaches, please. He has a great style and great voice, well being a professor and all. Thank you both!!

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops Рік тому +1

      @lindasolis7117 Maybe will happen a bit more thanks to kind comments like yours!

  • @TravelswithVandSteve
    @TravelswithVandSteve Рік тому +3

    I love getting the history of a place and your Pops is great at summing it up and making it interesting. What a place. I’d never heard of it, just the Alamo. Historic and stunning. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @rachelchristopher-caraway3529
    @rachelchristopher-caraway3529 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much for visiting Goliad! I love our community...hope you come back!

  • @nomaderic
    @nomaderic Рік тому +4

    I'm on the road now but I'm from right down the road from here. This is such a great place and you guys just made one of the best videos on it I've seen. Love seeing pops with all the history of the place. Thanks yall!

  • @jacquelinelaoify
    @jacquelinelaoify Рік тому +4

    Knowing the history definitely enhance the traveling experience ! Thanks Professor Pops!❤

  • @beathebee1523
    @beathebee1523 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your posts They have inspired so many of our trips to America from Australia. I especially love watching you and your dad’s travels. I wish you’d do the Camino de Santiago in Spain one day! I think you’d show the effort and camaraderie whilst explaining the history of the place as well! Also I think you’d go the whole way instead of coping out at 200 km like so many you tubers.

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh Рік тому +4

    We love the videos with you and Pops. This one was particularly fascinating, and thank you, Prof. Pops, for the additional historical information. I think I'd have found staying there a little spooky and more than a bit sad, given the history. What an interesting experience, though.

  • @CelesteNewcomb-gh2ic
    @CelesteNewcomb-gh2ic Рік тому +1

    ❤ love Pops history information. It makes traveling more enjoyable. This location has been added to my travel bucket list.
    Thank you for all the your videos.

  • @user-sp4mu4pe3m
    @user-sp4mu4pe3m Рік тому +3

    Thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson Pops!! Such an awesome..and shocking...place guys, thanks for sharing it with us!

  • @rephaelrechitzky9763
    @rephaelrechitzky9763 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for a beautiful review and the very interesting information from you and Dad.

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 Рік тому +1

    I loved this Josh, I loved pops telling the history. So much history is lost today, and the kids just don't seem to want to hear about it.

  • @HelenVanderbeek
    @HelenVanderbeek Рік тому +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your Pops history lesson!

  • @galpalsal
    @galpalsal Рік тому +5

    Loved the history! Thanks, Professor!

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 Рік тому +1

    The history lesson from professor Pops was a nice twist. It seems like a very cool place to visit. It reminds me of my Tia’s house in Mexico 😁🙌🏽

  • @3Duncan3
    @3Duncan3 Рік тому +1

    Fireside history lesson from Professor Pops should definitely be a thing!

    • @travelwithpops
      @travelwithpops Рік тому +1

      @3Duncan3 Haha! The fire was my idea. Thought it was a nice touch.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Рік тому

    Nice video! Happy to be here! Thanks!

  • @rutheiermann3476
    @rutheiermann3476 Рік тому +1

    Was so nice to get the history from Pops

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz356 Рік тому +1

    This was so interesting, and informative. I had heard of this, but was very hazy on the details. very well presented, as ALWAYS 👏💔

  • @andreajohnson1796
    @andreajohnson1796 Рік тому +1

    Nice history lesson Pops loved it , Josh if those walls could talk we experienced what they live and did back then ❤💯

  • @denaparrish4948
    @denaparrish4948 11 місяців тому

    Awesome as usual. You guys sure know how to tell history and show us thru your adventures. Great work guys. Thanks

  • @biker5662
    @biker5662 Рік тому

    Such a cool opportunity for y'all! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @georgefree9464
    @georgefree9464 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for you channel. Always informative and nice videography

  • @rodneyprimm5984
    @rodneyprimm5984 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @ashwinvasavada8401
    @ashwinvasavada8401 Рік тому +2

    Thanks, pops!

  • @randygraf2474
    @randygraf2474 7 місяців тому

    I got to stay there for my birthday in Nov. found the page in log book that y'all wrote in, also they gave me the book Texas blood book that Pops had , (gift from Josh and Pops) great birthday gift, thank you and God bless y'all on your trips.

  • @lifewithjosef
    @lifewithjosef Рік тому

    My wife and I were Winter Texans in Goliad County twice, it's beautiful country.

  • @megankeast15
    @megankeast15 Рік тому

    What an amazing place to stay! Loved getting the historical background on it also 👍

  • @hawaiidispenser
    @hawaiidispenser Рік тому

    Love your videos so much!!

  • @mariamjehn7071
    @mariamjehn7071 Рік тому

    Amazing!! Love ❤️ from Maine!! Your hike up Precipice was awesome!! Have shared you with friends and family!! 😊

  • @truthwatcher1621
    @truthwatcher1621 Рік тому +1

    Love the history! Thanks

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures Рік тому

    Awesome!! Texas has never been on my list of states to visit but your videos are quickly changing my mind! Cheers!!

  • @Shumi-kr3tc
    @Shumi-kr3tc Рік тому

    Great video.

  • @mabp119
    @mabp119 Рік тому +1

    I used to travel for work in south Texas from Austin. I’d always stop at this place. Just amazing history vibes there. Thanks for the detailed history pops 👍. Hope you guys got to see Mission Espiritu Santo down the road.

  • @ck4426
    @ck4426 Рік тому +1

    Go history!!! Go Illini!!!🧡💙

  • @pamelahousley7543
    @pamelahousley7543 Рік тому

    This was great - being born & raised in N Texas - I love seeing & hearing about all the history of the state I love.

  • @danielsauceda4365
    @danielsauceda4365 Рік тому +1

    My dad was born in goliad feburary 11 1936. And me and wife got married at the bahia 17 yrs ago.

  • @mariamjehn7071
    @mariamjehn7071 Рік тому

    🙏 Thank you so much!!

  • @YifatFishman
    @YifatFishman Рік тому

    What a unique experience!

  • @Jackie-bz1nv
    @Jackie-bz1nv 8 місяців тому

    We are watching your UA-cam live chat with you, Pops and Amy. Josh your wife is gorgeous. We love your videos and you mentioned that your dad is from NJ. I love in NJ now but I'm from Upstate NY. You like to hike you should check out Watkins Glen and a gorgeous falls in Elmira. Pops is right too about PA, especially Lancaster it's beautiful there, a fall trip is the best. Keep making those fabulous videos and all the best to you and your family.

  • @The2ndFirst
    @The2ndFirst Рік тому +1

    Hey hey! That's just down the road from where I used to live! REMEMBER GOLIAD!

  • @marinaknife4595
    @marinaknife4595 Рік тому

    Such an interesting place to visit and to be able to stay overnight in such a historic location - that is fantastic - thanks for uploading!

  • @christopherlands2706
    @christopherlands2706 Рік тому

    Amazing! Wow!

  • @randygraf2474
    @randygraf2474 8 місяців тому

    looking forward to staying here.

  • @davidwelday3276
    @davidwelday3276 8 місяців тому

    This is why I have a K2, rempod, and several good apps on my phone for places like this. I think I will do this

  • @vb50562
    @vb50562 Рік тому

    I’m going to sign up next week when I get paid. I’ve been following you since you started Brent and and can tell you as a runner you will probably have to put a limit on the amount of runners you allow or have staggered races by age group. This will be very popular for sure and will blow your mind by the response you will get

  • @texan2u
    @texan2u 8 місяців тому

    Very Few people know about another battle/siege just 25 miles south of Goliad - at Refugio, TX. A Mexican General Urrea attacked the small garrison. He camped under a large Oak Motte just across the Mission River from the town of Refugio which is still there and has a TEXAS Historical Marker, designating them the Urrea Oaks. The siege went on for days causing much stress to locals, so many of them left Refugio and traveled to Goliad where most were killed . Remember Refugio was also a Battle cry at later battles.

    • @davidwelday3276
      @davidwelday3276 8 місяців тому

      is there a place to stay there? Especially a haunted one?

  • @davidnewhouse9403
    @davidnewhouse9403 Рік тому +1

    Prez pops knows his history!

  • @Lovely_129
    @Lovely_129 11 місяців тому

    i love seeing videos talking about my town! if there was any place i would recommend in texas, it would be goliad.
    not only are the people there great, the prices arent too shabby! and we have tons of cats so if you're a cat lover like me, come around! we have tons of historical events too and sites that you can check out! the hanging tree, reenactment, courthouse and my favorite, the state park. the hike and bike trail is amazing too! it is about 10 miles to get to the end and back, but along the way there is plenty of facts!

  • @rickshannon2044
    @rickshannon2044 11 місяців тому

    I visit it often, as does my roommate. Locals hear screams coming from the massacre. Down the road away from town past La Bahia is a Mexican restaurant of the same name. Best authentic food in the area.

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 Рік тому

    An amazing experience to spend the night in a place of such historical significance. The bathroom reminded me of the Madonna Inn

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому

      Yea it was a really unique spot and the bathroom is definitely like the Madonna Inn

  • @TheTexasTrailhead
    @TheTexasTrailhead Рік тому

    I’ve been here multiple times and had NO CLUE you can sleep here!

  • @catherineshiddengarden2596
    @catherineshiddengarden2596 Рік тому +1

    This is the town my bff lives in. Lots of history. PS, there is really no good place to eat at in Goliad. Hop over to Victoria to eat. Or if you hit market days in downtown look for a Vietnamese booth.

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 Рік тому +1

    I want to do a trip from Maine to Key West, any suggestions!

  • @coolbuffdad
    @coolbuffdad Рік тому

    Weird that I didn't get a notification about a new video from y'all. UA-cam is being crazy again.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому +1

      Bummer! check out the SubStack I made, I am sending out emails there every week when I post a new video since some people don't get notifications. throughmylensco.substack.com/

  • @doeeyes394
    @doeeyes394 11 місяців тому

    I have lived 5 minutes from here in Goliad for 15 years.

  • @texan2u
    @texan2u 8 місяців тому

    We drive past the Goliad fort quite often about 18 miles from my home. , . Don't forget to tell about Col Fannin who was killed by Mexican firing squad.The Mexican soldiers heard Remember Goliad, and Remember The Alamo at every battle after that

  • @sunflowerz54
    @sunflowerz54 Рік тому

    Wow.

  • @Travelingineverydaylife
    @Travelingineverydaylife Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing good video my dear friend...New friend here from south korea....Like 415

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 Рік тому +1

    I would return to college just to hear Pops talk history

  • @arlysdavis3694
    @arlysdavis3694 Рік тому

    What an awesome place to stay, but an awful history. Thanks for the history lesson, pops. Makes everything so real, great video

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 Рік тому

    Where those the officer quarters, you stayed in?

  • @chandrasekharmanjunathvara7505

    Hi mate, When did you visit this place? I have travelled lot in Texas but need to explore gulf coast areas. Summer time will be taxing.

  • @mixeddrinks8100
    @mixeddrinks8100 Рік тому

    does look a bit haunting wouldn't dare to stay in it, must say was surprised at the price, cheaper than the cheapest room in any national park lodge for such a big room and an unique room

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Рік тому

      Yea, it was not bad for such a unique spot!

  • @C-TOS
    @C-TOS Рік тому

    Pops is a learned man. What is his history specialization/major?

  • @Rebecca-zr3lu
    @Rebecca-zr3lu 3 місяці тому +1

    Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. God bless you. 🤍🌈🤍Thank you. Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do. 😊

  • @polynesia8733
    @polynesia8733 Рік тому

    Erie lonely place

  • @LanceBeckman
    @LanceBeckman Рік тому

    5 minute shower? Might as well not even bother wtf