A Bit of the East in East Texas: Japanese Artifacts in the Rayburn House
Learn about the history behind some very unique artifacts featured at the Sam Rayburn House.
French Diplomacy with the Republic of Texas
A discussion of the diplomatic relations between the newly-formed Republic of Texas and European nations.
Rayburn House Coffee: A Common Ground
Learn about the coffee related artifacts on display at the Sam Rayburn Home, and about Mr. Sam's personal affinity for the drink.
Flags of the Texas Revolution
Learn about the meaning and significance of the six unique flags flying at the San Jacinto Monument.
Juneteenth: Freedom Comes to Texas
On June 19, 1865, Union troops in Texas began to enforce the end of slavery following the Civil War. Approximately 250,000 enslaved Black Texans had new legal status. In this program, historians discuss the impact of emancipation for these newly free Texans.
Civil Rights on the Line: The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
Railroads played a complicated role in the Jim Crow South. On the one hand, railroads were a poster child for Jim Crow. Segregated cars and waiting rooms were iconic symbols of the system. On the other hand, Black Americans used the railroad to challenge the system.
A Rayburnism a Day Keeps the Memory Alive: Sam Rayburn Quotes
Rayburnisms are what people have called quotes from Sam Rayburn. Some Rayburnisms are insightful, some full of wisdom, some are funny, and some are kind of mean and petty. Dive into some of the best quotes Mr. Sam has graced us with.
From Texas to Pearl Harbor: Remembering the Day of Infamy
More than 750,000 Texans served in WWII. One of these was Doris “Dorie” Miller, a sailor whose heroic actions at Pearl Harbor earned him the Navy Cross. In this presentation, we’ll discuss Miller’s story and the broader impact of Pearl Harbor Day on our state and country.
Preserving Tigua Heritage
War Chief Javier Loera grew up in a traditional Tigua family. Now he maintains the cultural heritage of his tribe. Learn more about the work he does to keep this history alive.