Sam Houston Memorial Museum

The SHMM & Republic of Texas Presidential Library is part of SHSU & dedicated to preserving the memory of Sam Houston (1793-1863) and his times.

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Traveling this summer? Take us along! 📸

Enter your favorite shots in our annual photo contest—categories include Sam Houston Museum & Grounds, Action, Animals, Architecture, Cuisine/Food, Fashion, Floral, Portrait, and America 250.

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Throwback Thursday ✨

As summer begins and families hit the road, take a trip down memory lane with us! Check out these photos of our staff visiting the museum long before they were part of the team. 😊

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Behind the scenes. Capturing every piece of our collection, one photo at a time.

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Looking for something fun and meaningful this summer?

Step back in time and make history your adventure with us! Hands-on activities + events for all ages—perfect for a day out with family or friends.

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It was an honor to host the Change of Responsibility Ceremony in the rotunda earlier today for ABLE Company 1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry Regiment.

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Goodbye May, hello June! Here is what we have going on around our fifteen acres in June.

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Museum curators do all kinds of jobs, even scrubbing toilets on occasions! Santa Anna's chamber pot is being loaned to the Bullock Museum, June 2026 to September 2027.

Dive into this Texas Monthly story about Santa Anna’s infamous chamber pot.
https://t.co/DHSFBvMRO7

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We’ll be closed today from 12–1 p.m. so our staff can enjoy a luncheon. Thank you for your understanding!

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✨EXHIBIT SPOTLIGHT✨
Explore “Sam Houston, U.S. Senator,” now on display! This special exhibit highlights Houston’s Senate years (1846–1859) and was researched and created by SHSU student & museum student worker Alex Wright.

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Don’t miss your chance—this is the final week of “Remembering You, David Adickes”! Join us before it closes on Sunday, May 31.

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This day marks two special milestones for the Houston family. In 1843, Sam and Margaret welcomed their first child, Sam Houston Jr., at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Years later, in 1858, their seventh child and third son, William Rogers Houston, was born in Huntsville.

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Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Pictured from our collection is a Purple Heart awarded to 2nd Lt. Francis H. Murray, Jr., USMCR, with a letter from President Truman noting he died in service at Okinawa on June 8, 1945.

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🌟 Saturday Spotlights are back!

Join us Saturdays, June 13–July 25 (no July 4), 10 AM–2 PM for hands-on 19th-century demos. Discover something new each week!

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📸 The Photo Contest is BACK!

With two divisions and nine exciting categories, there’s something for every photographer.

Ready to enter? Learn more and view contest rules here: https://t.co/WRoEtnF6Gg

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Phase 2 of the Guerrant Cabin project is complete!

Huge thanks to Architectural Preservation, LLC and supporters Chuck & Debbie Jones, Steely Lumber, & the Texas Historical Foundation.

Next up: chimneys & fireplaces!

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Mornings on our grounds are filled with peaceful moments as the world comes to life.

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Experience the vibrant legacy of artist David Adickes in "Remembering You, David Adickes"—on view through May 31, 2026. Featuring 36 paintings + 4 bronze sculptures, all available for purchase. Visit the Walker Education Center to explore.

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Thank you to Derrick Birdsall for giving me the opportunity to sign the Guerrant Log 🪵 Cabin beam as they do the restoration work. It will be in the cabin long after I am gone. Love the history in our community at @SHMMuseum and @SamHoustonState .

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We are proud to again participate in #BlueStarMuseums! From 5/16 (Armed Forces Day) to 9/7 (Labor
Day), we're offering free admission to active U.S. military personnel and their families to say “Thank you for your service!”

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Proud to partner with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to bring Texas America250 to our museum!
Explore 250 years of Texas history—from Spanish missions to the space race—plus a stunning Blue Liberty China display from 1976.
Learn more: https://t.co/yhTeS1d9cS