General Sam Houston Day

Step back in time for a family event honoring Sam Houston and his times (1793-1863) on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

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! Learn more here.

Saturday, April 29, 2023
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Admission
Museum Grounds

Participating historical sites and demonstrators: Here are some of our friends that will be joining us this day.

• Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
• San Jacinto State Historic Site
• Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site
• Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site
• Fort McKavett State Historic Site
• Sons of the Republic of Texas
• Cane Island Volunteers
• Silhouette and Such by Shanlie Whittington

Wagon rides, and more!

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: More information to come!

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