Here are a few events Texans can attend this week to show off their state pride.
Texas Independence Day at The Woodlands Children’s Museum
March 2
The Woodlands Children’s Museum celebrates Texas Independence Day with a campfire, cowboy sing-a-long, photo opportunity with the Wells Fargo Stagecoach and a special guest appearance by Tall Texan cowboy. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $6. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr., Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Sam Houston’s Birthday & Texas Independence Day celebration
March 2
The City of Huntsville will host several events around town to commemorate both Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston’s Birthday, March 2. The events will begin with a coffee reception at the Walker County Museum, followed by a ceremony at Sam Houston’s grave in Oakwood Cemetery. A luncheon and statue dedication will take place in the W. S. Gibbs Conference Hall and the celebration will conclude with a “Toast to Texas” and birthday cake at the Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center. (times, prices and locations vary). 936-291-5931. www.samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com
Texas Birthday Bash
March 3-4
This free two-day festival features live music by Kevin Fowler, Asleep at the Wheel and Neal McCoy. The event will also include a chili bowl cook-off, a Wild West shootout, a “Made in Texas” craft fair, mechanical bull and petting zoo. 5:30p.m. (March 3)-11 p.m. (March 4). Free. 200 E. McAlpine, Navasota. 936-825-6475. www.texasbirthdaybash.com
Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos
March 4-5
This Texas-sized annual event takes place on the historic site where 59 delegates met 181 years ago to formally declare Texas’ independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. The two-day festival features live music, food, crafts, living history presentations, cannon and musket firing lines and historical encampments. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, 12300 Park Rd.12, Washington. 936-878-2214. www.wheretexasbecametexas.org
Here are a few museums and restaurants Texans can visit to learn more about Texas’ unique history and journey to statehood:
Heritage Museum of Montgomery County
1506 I-45 N., Conroe
936-539-6873
www.heritagemuseum.com
Hours: Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sun.-Tue.
The Heritage Society Museum Gallery & Tour Office
1100 Bagby St., Houston
713-655-1912
www.heritagesociety.org
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sam Houston Memorial Museum
1836 Sam Houston Ave., Huntsville
936-294-1832
www.samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4:30 p.m., closed Mondays
Star of The Republic Museum
23200 Park Rd. 12, Washington
936-878-2461
www.starmuseum.org
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Steamboat House
8045 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. W., Houston
832-912-1845
www.steamboathousetx.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m., Sat. 5-10 p.m., closed Sundays
Taste of Texas Restaurant
10505 Katy Freeway, Houston
713-932-6901
www.tasteoftexas.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 3-10 p.m.