January 10- March 11, 2012

Deep Spaces-

Deep in the Woods by Terry Grant

The Deep Spaces exhibit, curated by Larkin Jean Van Horn, will show textile works of a common size interpreting the title theme at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum beginning on January 10, 2012 and running until March 11, 2012.

Fifty pieces will be showcased, the image above is one of the entries from the upcoming show. Please plan to visit the Walker Education Center's Exhibit Gallery on the Museum grounds to view Deep Spaces.

The public is also invited to an exhibit reception on January 19, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm.

Exhibit Gallery, Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center

February 4,

Saturday

Demonstration           Spinning & Weaving                     
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Woodland Home Front Porch

February 11,

Saturday

Demonstration           Cherokee Indian Culture & Crafts                
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.             
Wigwam Neosho Museum Store – Museum Grounds

Demonstration            Kick Wheel Pottery Making
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Raven’s Pottery – Museum Grounds

February 25,

Saturday

Demonstration            Blacksmithing & Woodworking

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Joshua’s Forge & Guerrant Cabin Porch

March 2,

Friday

SAM HOUSTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                 
W. S. Gibbs Conference Hall Open House

Several events going on around Huntsville throughout this day.  The Museum will host a public Open House for our newly renovated W.S. Gibbs Conference Hall (lower level of the Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center).

Demonstration             Spinning & Weaving

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Woodland Home Front Porch

March 10,

Saturday

Demonstration             Cherokee Indian Culture & Crafts       
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.             
Wigwam Neosho Museum Store – Museum Grounds

March 17,

Saturday

Demonstration              Kick Wheel Pottery Making

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Raven’s Pottery – Museum Grounds

March 24,

Saturday

Demonstration              Blacksmithing & Woodworking

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Joshua’s Forge & Guerrant Cabin Porch

People's Lives: A Photographic Celebration of the Human Spirit

People's Lives: A Celebration of the Human Spirit features documentary photographs by Bill Wright, who traveled around the world, going to places off the beaten path, to discover the people of the world in their own settings. Photo subjects include:

• Mothers and children
• Home industries
• Lovers
• Farmer's market
• Fish market
• Fishermen and boats
• Religious celebrants
• Restaurant staff
• Children at play
• Construction workers
• Leper colony
• School children

People's Lives is an exhibition produced by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

April 15,

Sunday

MARGARET HOUSTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.                 
Museum Grounds

Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon on the grounds and celebrate Mrs. Houston’s birthday. Bring your family and friends, enjoy cake and punch, silent auction to benefit the Museum, and other events.

April 27 and 28,

Friday and Saturday

GENERAL SAM HOUSTON FOLK FESTIVAL

Friday: 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.         
Saturday 9:00 -  6:30 p.m.
Museum Grounds

Step back in time to the 1800s and enjoy folk life demonstrators, living history theater, live acoustic music, ethnic and folk dances, storytellers, and a variety of food & crafts.

May 5,

Saturday

Demonstration                         Spinning & Weaving

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Woodland Home Front Porch

May 12,

Saturday

Demonstration                         Cherokee Indian Culture & Crafts

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.             
Wigwam Neosho Museum Store – Museum Grounds

May 19,

Saturday

Demonstration                          Kick Wheel Pottery Making

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Raven’s Pottery – Museum Grounds

May 26,

Saturday

Demonstration                           Blacksmithing & Woodworking

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.             
Joshua’s Forge & Guerrant Cabin Porch

Working Hands: An Exhibition of Photographs by Rick Williams

Photographer Rick Williams has captured images of workers and work places in three diverse industries that constitute the three pillars of the Texas economy: ranching, oil, and technology. Working Hands: An Exhibition of Photographs by Rick Williams features forty finely detailed photographs that evoke a powerful sense of what it must feel like to engage in the work depicted, as well as the unique character each industry brings to the Texas landscape. Panel topics include:

• Equipment
• Starting the day
• Workplaces
• Occupational signals
• Consultations
• Trouble-shooting
• Teamwork
• Working alone
• Relaxation

Working Hands is an exhibition organized by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman

Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman includes forty-four facsimile prints of exceptional pen-and-ink drawings that highlight timeless aspects of the American campaign and election process. Although faces and personalities change, Berryman's cartoons illustrate how the political process in our democracy has remained remarkably consistent. The cartoons provide relevant commentary and fascinating insight into the campaigns and elections of today.

Running for Office was created by the National Archives with the support of the Foundation for the National Archives and organized for travel by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

3rd Annual Amateur Photography Contest

Information will be coming soon with regard to photo submissions and deadlines. This year's photo contest will have some new twists and excitement! Check back soon for more information.