Texas Independence Day / Sam Houston's Birthday/Baptized Texan Ceremony

Every March 2 the Historical Commission celebrates Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston's birthday with a ceremony at the Sam Houston grvesite in Oakwood Cemetery.

One of the highlights of the March 3 event is the "baptized Texan" ceremony in which those born in another state can be baptized as a Texan with holy water from the Sam Houston Spring in the name of Austin, Crockett, Bowie, Zavala and other Texas heroes.

Open Houses and Luncheons

The Historical Commission holds open houses throughout the year at the Gibbs-Powell House Walker County Museum. At some of these events, especially those that coincide with events on the Huntsville Square, the Commission serves a luncheon.

Fair on the Square

The Historical Commission participates in Fair on the Square the first weekend of every October with a table in the gazebo on the Courthouse Square. Commision members and volunteers hand out information on the Historical Commission and Walker County History and sell copies of historical documents and books.

Christmas Open House

An open house is held at the Gibbs-Powell Home usually in conjunction with the Commission's December meeting.

Other Area Events

• General Sam Houston Folk Festival