Sam Houston Memorial Museum

COMMUNITY EVENTS ABOUND THIS SPRING AT THE SAM HOUSTON MUSEUM The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library is announcing its 2026 spring community events — Sam Houston’s Birthday, Spring Break Week Activities, Sundown at Sam’s Music Series and General Sam Houston Day. “Our events allow the museum team to focus on what we do best — engage with our community and interpret the life of Sam Houston, one of the most interesting and enigmatic figures in Texas and U.S. hist

2 Saturday Historical Demonstration: Blacksmithing Experience the heat, hammer, and skill of blacksmithing at Joshua’s Forge, located on the Sam Houston Museum grounds next to the museum store. Watch as a blacksmith transforms... 9 Saturday Historical Demonstration: Spinning Join us for a demonstration showcasing the art of traditional spinning. Watch as raw fiber is transformed into yarn using two historic tools: the drop spindle and the spinning... 16 Saturday Historical Demonstration: Kick Wh