Above: 2007 March to General Sam Houston's gravesite for the traditional March 2 ceremony.
The Walker County Historical Commission
Sam Houston State University Alumni Association
Sam Houston Memorial Museum
And
Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center
Cordially invite you to celebrate
General Sam Houston’s Birthday
Texas Independence Day, Texas Flag Day,
and Walker County Pioneer Day
Friday, March 2, 2007
Coffee and Reception
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Gibbs - Powell House Museum
1228 11th Street
March To Sam Houston's Grave:
10 a.m., meeting at Austin Hall. The traditional walk to Oakwood Cemetery, established in 1889, will include students, faculty and administration and will also include a ceremony commemorating Gen. Sam Houston's birthday and the independence of Texas.
Ceremony
11 a.m.
Oakwood Cemetery – Sam Houston Grave
Speaker: Robert Schaadt, Director, Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center
SHSU Alumni Association
Dedication of Markers to Former Presidents of Sam Houston State University
Spur 94 & 9th Street
(Rain site Mance Park Middle School)
Luncheon
Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center
1402 19th Street
12:30 p.m.
$15
Toast to Texas and Birthday Cake
Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center
Hwy 75 South
2 p.m.