The SHMM & Republic of Texas Presidential Library is part of SHSU & dedicated to preserving the memory of Sam Houston (1793-1863) and his times.
Huntsville, TX
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Help restore a piece of Texas history. After September’s fire, we’ve taken the first steps toward recovery. Now we need your help to reach our $500,000 rebuilding goal.
Learn more about our recovery efforts & how you can be part of what comes next: bit.ly/47YC2he
We blinked and it is already November! 🍂 Here's what we have happening across our 15 acres this month.
📸 Installation of the Photo Contest Exhibit is currently underway!
Join us for the Artists & Awards Reception
Thurs., Nov. 5
5-6:30 p.m.
Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center
Awards will be announced at 5:30 p.m. Winners do not need to be present to receive an award.
When the shadows fall just right, even General Houston looks a little mysterious. Wishing everyone a safe and spooky Halloween!
Episode 7 of Weekday Warrior features a stop in Huntsville, and you might just recognize a familiar face. Be sure to watch for our Director's appearance!
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On this day in 1836, Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first elected President of the new Republic of Texas! He delivered his address at the nation's first capitol in Columbia.
🔎 Behind the scenes with our collections team!
Today, we found them renumbering items in our collection, an important part of maintaining accurate records and ensuring every artifact can be properly tracked and cared for.
The countdown is on! Just one week remains before our photo contest deadline.
ALT The image is a poster for the "16th Annual Photo Contest" by the Sam Houston Memorial Museum & Republic of Texas Presidential Library. It lists categories such as Sam Houston Museum and Grounds, Action, Animals, Architecture, Cuisine/Food, Fashion, Floral, and Portrait. A new category for 2026 is America250. There are two divisions: Amateur and Advanced. Contest rules and entry forms are available online at samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com. The entry deadline is Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The poster features a camera image, with a QR code included.
New look, same great stories! Visitors may notice updated gallery panels featuring quotes from Sam Houston that help introduce each chapter of his life. We're grateful to our exhibits team for all their hard work on these exciting updates!
"I have traded for another place within two or three miles, of Huntsville. It is a bang up place!" - Sam Houston to Col. Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847.
👀 Do you have the photo that will wow the judges? There's only a little time left to enter our Photo Contest! Submit your best shot by October 28. 📸🏆
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's archeology presentation with State Archeologist Brad Jones! Our archeology exhibit remains on display through Oct. 25, highlighting projects that bring Texas history and heritage to life. #TexasArcheologyMonth
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📸 October has arrived, and so has the final month to enter our photo contest! Don’t miss your chance to participate. The deadline to submit your photos is October 28.
200 years ago this month, Congressman Sam Houston faced Gen. William White in a duel sparked by political disputes. Houston’s response to the challenge? “Try me, sir.”
Houston won—and never fought another duel.
October is Texas Archeology Month! 🏺
Celebrate with us at our new exhibit showcasing archeological projects from across the state.
📅 Opens TODAY (Sept 22) – Oct 25
📍 Walker Education Center Exhibit Gallery
Tomorrow! Presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook joins us to present his new book "Brushes with History: Francis B. Carpenter in his Own Words."
📅 Tue, Sept 22 | 6:30 PM
📍 Walker Education Center
📖 Books for sale!
Training today to bring history to life tomorrow!
Through black powder training, our employees and volunteers gain hands-on knowledge that enhances the visitor experience and creates meaningful opportunities to learn about living history.
