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Sam Houston Memorial Museum & Republic of Texas Presidential Library We are dedicated to preserving the legacy of Sam Houston. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center. Parking is available on the grounds or at the Katy & E.
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We are part of Sam Houston State University and located on the corner of Sam Houston Avenue and 19th Street in Huntsville, TX on approximately 15 acres of the property once owned by Sam Houston. As part of Sam Houston State University, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum is an important educational institution for the benefit of local, state, national, and international audiences. The Museum's primary focus is the life of Sam and Margaret Houston, their family, and other individuals and events important in the early history, cultures, and development of Texas and the Southwest, particularly during the period of 1832-1863 and as they relate to Texas today. Located in Huntsville, Texas on approximately fifteen acres of the Houston farm, visitors have the unique opportunity to learn about the remarkable life of Sam Houston and experience everyday life on the Houston farm. Visit the Memorial Museum, two homes Sam Houston and family lived in, other historic structures on the grounds, and the Katy & E.

Thank you to our friends at Sam Houston: American Son, Texas Legend for this post!
10/12/2026

Thank you to our friends at Sam Houston: American Son, Texas Legend for this post!

👀 Do you have the photo that will wow the judges? There's only a little time left to enter our Photo Contest! Submit you...
10/10/2026

👀 Do you have the photo that will wow the judges? There's only a little time left to enter our Photo Contest! Submit your best shot by October 28. 📸🏆

10/09/2026

Hear the cling, clang of the hammer in the blacksmith shop tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Saturday Blacksmithing Demo.

10/09/2026
We've reached capacity! Our upcoming Homeschool Day on October 15 has been incredibly popular, and we have received so m...
10/08/2026

We've reached capacity!

Our upcoming Homeschool Day on October 15 has been incredibly popular, and we have received so many RSVPs that we have now reached full capacity. If you would like to be added to our waitlist or schedule a guided tour for a future date, please email [email protected].

Thank you for your enthusiasm and support!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's archeology presentation with State Archeologist Brad Jones! Don't f...
10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's archeology presentation with State Archeologist Brad Jones!

Don't forget to visit our archeology exhibit, which highlights a variety of projects from across the state and offers a unique look at Texas's rich heritage through the lens of archeology. The exhibit will be on display through October 25 at the Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center.

10/05/2026
This week we welcome state archeologist Brad Jones for Texas Archeology Month!"Meanwhile in the Western Spanish Sea: The...
10/05/2026

This week we welcome state archeologist Brad Jones for Texas Archeology Month!

"Meanwhile in the Western Spanish Sea: The Archeology and History of Presidio La Bahía" will focus on one of the earliest presidios established in Texas.

La Salle's failed French colony sparked Spain's efforts to establish a foothold in Texas. Archaeological investigations at the original site of Presidio La Bahía in Victoria County have uncovered rare evidence of this early settlement. This presentation highlights recent discoveries that reveal the diverse cultural backgrounds of its residents and offer new perspectives on daily life in Spanish Texas.

📆 Wednesday, October 7
🥛 Reception 6:30 p.m.
🎤 Presentation 7:00 p.m.
💲 Free
📍 Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center

Our friends with the Henderson Yoakum Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Walker County Historical Comm...
10/03/2026

Our friends with the Henderson Yoakum Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Walker County Historical Commission invite the community to attend the dedication of the Alamo Letter Monument on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Walker County Courthouse.

This marker dedication commemorates the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the defenders of the Alamo.

The Alamo Letter Society is working to place replicas of the famous 203-pound bronze plaque featuring William B. Travis's "Victory or Death" letter at all 254 county courthouses across Texas. The monument being dedicated in Walker County is part of that statewide effort to preserve and share this important piece of Texas history.

For more information about the Alamo Letter Society, visit www.alamoletter.com.

Address

1836 Sam Houston Avenue
Huntsville, TX
77340

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

(936) 294-1832

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