General Sam Houston Day
Step back in time for an event honoring Sam Houston and his times (1793-1863).
Step back in time for an event honoring Sam Houston and his times (1793-1863).
Enjoy historical demonstrations, hands-on activities, and period music. Tour the homes the Houstons lived in, gain access into the Steamboat House and the 19th century period cabins on the property.
The events on the grounds and admission into the museum are FREE! Denton said this was a great event to bring children and grandchildren to.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Admission
Museum Grounds
1836 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX 77340
Participating historical sites and demonstrators: Here are some of our friends that will be joining us this day.
More details to come as to who will be joining us in 2025.
Food/drinks: Will be available for purchase onsite. You are welcome to bring your own food to picnic on the grounds but no glass containers.
Parking: will be available at 1402 19th Street, at the museum’s Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center. Overflow parking is available in the parking lot just north of the museum, at 17th Street and Avenue M (this is a SHSU dorm parking lot).
Weather: This is a rain or shine event unless the weather is dangerous to visitors.
For more information about General Sam Houston Day, contact:
Megan Buro, marketing manager, at mlb044@shsu.edu
Megan Buro, marketing manager, at mlb044@shsu.edu
Please complete the form to let us know how many are coming: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V3yLh2na7U_8KMY7N-mU8LCsTmTe2tKCIrz24NhUey4/edit