2011 February
175th Anniversary of Texas Independence – Governor’s Proclamation
Governor Rick Perry has issued a proclamation recognizing the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico. The Texas Independence Day proclamation reads as follows: State of Texas Office of the Governor One hundred and seventy-five years ago, on March 2, 1836, delegates from throughout what was then the Mexican… read more »
175th Texas Independence and Sam Houston’s Birthday! Huntsville, Texas
The Walker County Historical Commission, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, the Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center, and Main Street cordially invite you to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Texas Independence and General Houston’s Birthday, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. This year’s celebration will include the dedication of the Bear Bend Cabin. The coffee and reception… read more »
2011 Battle of San Jacinto Symposium
The 2011 Battle of San Jacinto Symposium will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton University of Houston Hotel and Conference Center at the University of Houston. This year’s theme will focus on the impact of the Battle of San Jacinto on the United, States, Texas and… read more »
Pattison Area Heritage Society Meeting – February 28, 2011
Next Guest Night is tonight Monday February 28, 2011. Mark your calenders and get ready for the next Pattison Area Heritage Society meeting and hear some great stories and history that originated from the folks in the Pattison, Texas area. Tonight’s guest speaker will be Betty Robinson a very interesting woman who grew up in… read more »