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

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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[@steveludwig4200]

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...

[@schaffermatt]

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

[@travelwithpops]

Thanks so much!

[@meagengumm7302]

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.

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

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

[@tompfeiffer2755]

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]

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.

[@shadyberero6809]

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]

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]

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

[@travelwithpops]

Thx!

[@markyuen2312]

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

[@lindasolis7117]

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]

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

[@TravelswithVandSteve]

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.

[@nomaderic]

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!

[@rachelchristopher-caraway3529]

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

[@jacquelinelaoify]

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

[@travelwithpops]

Haha glad you enjoyed the little lesson!

[@sandiandgregh]

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.

[@beathebee1523]

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.

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

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

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-sp4mu4pe3m]

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

[@travelwithpops]

Thx!

[@CelesteNewcomb-gh2ic]

❤ 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.

[@HelenVanderbeek]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your Pops history lesson!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lornahardin4563]

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.

[@violetbf3773]

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 😁🙌🏽

[@ashwinvasavada8401]

Thanks, pops!

[@ThroughMyLens]

No worries!

[@AmbientWalking]

Nice video! Happy to be here! Thanks!

[@rutheiermann3476]

Was so nice to get the history from Pops

[@andreajohnson1796]

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

[@3Duncan3]

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

[@travelwithpops]

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

[@rhondaz356]

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

[@rodneyprimm5984]

Thank you for sharing!

[@denaparrish4948]

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

[@hawaiidispenser]

Love your videos so much!!

[@georgefree9464]

Thanks for you channel. Always informative and nice videography

[@ThroughMyLens]

I appreciate that!

[@biker5662]

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

[@ck4426]

Go history!!! Go Illini!!!🧡💙

[@truthwatcher1621]

Love the history! Thanks

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@megankeast15]

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

[@mariamjehn7071]

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

[@randygraf2474]

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.

[@wildzenventures]

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

[@Shumi-kr3tc]

Great video.

[@mabp119]

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.

[@mariamjehn7071]

🙏 Thank you so much!!

[@The2ndFirst]

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

[@ThroughMyLens]

That's awesome!

[@lifewithjosef]

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

[@pamelahousley7543]

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

[@galpalsal]

Loved the history! Thanks, Professor!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@travelwithpops]

Thank you!

[@marinaknife4595]

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

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it!

[@YifatFishman]

What a unique experience!

[@christopherlands2706]

Amazing! Wow!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you like it!

[@randygraf2474]

looking forward to staying here.

[@davidnewhouse9403]

Prez pops knows his history!

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha!

[@Jackie-bz1nv]

We are watching your KZbin 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.

[@danielsauceda4365]

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

[@davidwelday3276]

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]

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

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

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

[@ThroughMyLens]

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

[@Lovely_129]

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!

[@TheTexasTrailhead]

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

[@rickshannon2044]

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]

I would return to college just to hear Pops talk history

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha!

[@travelwithpops]

@prowrestlingisart6742 Always appreciate your kind comments!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@travelwithpops You're welcome!

[@catherineshiddengarden2596]

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.

[@davidwelday3276]

that's helpful information

[@texan2u]

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]

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

[@coolbuffdad]

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

[@ThroughMyLens]

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/

[@sunflowerz54]

Wow.

[@Travelingineverydaylife]

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

[@stargazer5073]

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

[@arlysdavis3694]

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

[@mixeddrinks8100]

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]

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

[@doeeyes394]

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

[@texan2u]

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

[@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.

[@ThroughMyLens]

We did this in March

[@stargazer5073]

Where those the officer quarters, you stayed in?

[@C-TOS]

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

[@travelwithpops]

@C-TOS haha I am a special Ed prof!

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

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]

Erie lonely place

[@LanceBeckman]

5 minute shower? Might as well not even bother wtf