San Jacinto: A Lone Star Shines | The Runaway Scrape

As the Texian and Mexican armies marched towards San Jacinto in spring 1836, terrified Texians abandoned their homes and fled east to safety. This panicked evacuation of mostly women, children, and enslaved people was known as the Runaway Scrape. While their husbands and sons fought for Texas’ independence, the bravery and resilience of Texas women ensured that their families survived.