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“a fascinating glimpse into the general’s life”
The inside of the rotunda at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum is cool and quiet, voices of visitors echoing off the domed ceiling, giving the museum dedicated to the life of Gen. Sam Houston a reverent atmosphere. Venture farther into the museum, and one finds it is chock full of pieces that reveal a fascinating glimpse into the general’s life. For more than a century, the museum has served as a center for education and information about Sam Houston’s life and the role he plays in Huntsville and Texas history as a vibrant part of both the city and the university. And every year on March 2, they honor him as part of the celebration of Houston’s birthday, which coincides with Texas Independence Day. The museum participates in all the events, which includes the March to the Grave in honor of Gen. Sam Houston and activities planned by local historical societies. This year’s celebration will include the grand opening of the W. S. Gibbs Conference Hall and an open house at the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center and in the museum from 4-6 p.m. Other festivities include a coffee and reception at the Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center, from 9:15-10:15 a.m.; a ceremony at the Sam Houston Grave at Oakwood Cemetery at 11 a.m.; and a “Toast to Texas” and birthday cake at the Gibbs-Powell Walker County Museum at 2 p.m.
Travelling through Texas, we found ourselves near lunchtime and looking for a place to stop for a bite to eat. We had the food, we just needed a quiet place to eat where there was a bit of shade.... Read more
Decided to explore Huntsville Tx, known for the prison! But if you give the town a chance you will be surprised at how lovely it is. Also on the grounds of Sam Houston State University is an old... Read more
I have been living in Houston TX since 2005.However, I didn't know anything about a father of our city.I learned everything about him.The complex was big.I walked around his homes.I visited in... Read more
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