March 2 marks the 181st anniversary of Texas’ Independence, upon which delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos to formally declare the state’s independence from Mexico in 1836.  The day also happens to coincide with the birthday of former Texas Governor, General Sam Houston, who was born in 1793. 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.