WILLIAM BARRET TRAVIS

portrayed by Bob Heinonen

William Barret Travis was born on a farm in South Carolina in 1809, but his family moved to a farm in Alabama nine years later. At the age of 16, he was sent to a school in a major Alabama commercial center where he decided to be a lawyer.
But then, ladies and money became his downfall. He headed for Texas, where he became an advocate for Texas independence from Mexico...and in 1836 he lost his life for his cause as the Commander of The Alamo.
For a Texas Heroes Experience, a TEKS supportive Curriculum Guide is sent to the teacher. It gives ideas for pre-and post-performance studies and activities to mulitply the impact of the visit by William Barret Travis. Also, the Texas Heroes Experience does not end when Bob Heinonen leaves the builiding. Students may e-mail questions to William Barret Travis after the performance and get a personal response from Bob Heinonen. Get them excited....keep it going!

Tell a teacher that William Barret Travis can come to their school.

Many of our characters intertwine their stories with others of the same period. A good example is William Barret Travis and Deline Rose.

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