2008 February
100th Anniversary Party Albert Sidney Johnston Camp
On March 11th 1908 the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp 67, was chartered by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. One hundred years later we are still here and celebrating. Don’t miss this special event honoring our Camp and Southern Ancestors. Rally and celebrate the centennial. The 100th Anniversary Party Albert Sidney Johnston Camp 67 Sons of… read more »
Genealogy and Family History Fair
Saturday, February 23, 2008, the Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 of the Sons of the American Revolution will host a free Genealogy and Family History Fair between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Sugar Land Community Center at 226 Matlage Way in Sugar Land, Texas. This will be an opportunity for anyone… read more »
March 2, 2008 Lone Star Flag Event in Montgomery, Texas
John Homman, President of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas in Montgomery County provides the following information: On March 2, 2008 at 10:00 am, the members of Honea Baptist Church are joining with the Montgomery Historical Society and the Sons of the Republic to call attention to, and celebrate,… read more »
New Depository Agreement for Sam Houston Templar Sword
February 12, 2008, President General, Dick Reese KSJ, and Charlie Briggs KSJ, Knight Commander of the Knights of the Order of San Jacinto along with the director of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and officials from Sam Houston State University held the ceremonial signing of the new depository agreement providing for the loan of Sam… read more »
Photos Texas Independence Day Celebration and Chili Cook Off
Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Log House, 1510 North MacGregor in Houston, Texas, the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Children of the Republic of Texas celebrated Texas Independence Day with the Texian Army and Sons of the Republic of Texas with a Living History Festival along with… read more »
Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag
The pledge of allegiance to the Lone Star Flag has evolved over time. The Texas legislature passed a law in 1933 which provided the rules for the proper display of the Texas Flag and establishing a pledge to the flag: “Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible.”… read more »
San Jacinto Symposium – Expanding the Horizons of Texas History
This year’s San Jacinto Symposium will be on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University Hilton an the University of Houston campus. This year’s program will feature: Steve Harrington, author of The Gates of the Alamo, a New York Times best-seller and winner of the Spur Award for the… read more »
Texas Independence Day Celebration & Chili Cookoff
Come join the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Children of the Republic of Texas as they celebrate Texas Independence Day with the Texian Army and Sons of the Republic of Texas on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at 2:00 pm at the Log House, 1510 North MacGregor, Houston, Texas…. read more »
Texas Independence Day Celebration to be Held on Steps of the Houston City Hall
On March 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. the San Jacinto and Sam Houston Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas are co-sponsoring a ceremony on the steps of the Houston City Hall (901 Bagby, Houston, Texas) with the City of… read more »
Texas Independence Festival Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, March 1–2, 2008
A free two-day festival on March 1-2 will celebrate the 172nd anniversary of Texas’ declaration of independence from Mexico. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The annual event at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site commemorates the signing of the Texas’ declaration by 59 men elected by citizens of… read more »