jorge hernandez

By joeswisd
  • Nov 6, 1528

    Cabeza de Vaca explores Texas

    Cabeza de Vaca is shipwrecked near Galveston. He begins an incredible journey that marks the white man's first exploration of Texas.
  • Apr 22, 1540

    Coronado Expedition

    The Coronado Expedition sets out for Texas in search of the seven cities of Cibola.
  • May 23, 1541

    Coronado gives thanks for having found friendly Indians in the Palo Duro Canyon;

    Coronado gives thanks for having found friendly Indians in the Palo Duro Canyon; Texas has a Thanksgiving 79 years before the Pilgrims.
  • Sep 22, 1554

    Coronado dies

    Fourteen years after setting out for Texas, Coronado dies. He is one of the first white men to explore Texas, and leader of one of 20 Spanish explorations of the area.