Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9 AM - 4:30 PM 9 AM - 4:30 PM 9 AM - 4:30 PM 9 AM - 4:30 PM 9 AM - 4:30 PM Noon - 4:30 PM
WEBSITE samhoustonmemorialmuseum . com
LOCATION 1836 Sam Houston Avenue Huntsville , Texas
As part of Sam Houston State University , the Museum and Library is an important educational institution for the benefit of local , state , national , and international audiences . The Museum ’ s primary focus is the life of Sam and Margaret Houston , their family , and other individuals and events important in the early history , cultures , and development of Texas and the Southwest , particularly during the period of 1832-1863 and as they relate to
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Texas today . Located in Huntsville , Texas on approximately fifteen acres of the Houston farm , visitors have the unique opportunity to learn about the remarkable life of Sam Houston and experience everyday life on the Houston farm . Visit the Memorial Museum , two homes Sam Houston and family lived in , other historic structures on the grounds , and the Katy & E . Don Walker , Sr . Education Center . Parking is available on the grounds or at the Katy & E . Don Walker , Sr .
Education Center . In 2017 , the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas approved a resolution introduced by Representative Ernest Bailes for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of Texas Presidential Library at Sam Houston State University . This resolution honors Sam Houston ’ s contributions in shaping the state as well as his serving as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and recognizes the unique attributes of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum . By the 185th anniversary of Sam Houston ’ s inauguration as the first elected President of Texas , which occurred on October 22 , the Sam Houston Memorial Museum had changed their name with approval of the Texas State University System Board of Regents . The new name included the Republic of Texas Presidential Library . The new library is actively working to secure