‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️
The Pasadena Museum is temporarily closed, but tours are still available by appointment only, Tuesday–Thursday from 10am to 2pm. Please visit www.pasadenatx.gov/museum to request a tour.
For more info, call (713) 848-5347.
Thank you for your understanding!
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Let’s look back at the “Home for the Holidays” event on December 14, 2024, at Pasadena’s Heritage Park and Museum 🎄. We had a blast celebrating Christmas with Santa and unveiling a historical timeline that highlights the amazing people and moments that shaped our city!📚
We are also happy to announce that our very own Museum Specialist, Karen Hollon, received an award that day from The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution!🏆 You can check it out at the original Pomeroy House in the museum and experience the journey through time from indigenous natives to the mid-20th century. 🕰️🌎
March 2, 1836: On this day, a pivotal event unfolded that holds deep significance for both Texans and Americans:
Texas declared its independence from Mexico. This moment marked a turning point in history, profoundly shaping the destinies of Texas, the United States, and the world.
For Texians, March 2, 1836, represented the birth of their Republic. On this day, delegates gathered at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the Brazos and formally adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence. This bold act asserted their right to self-governance, breaking free from Mexican rule amid escalating tensions during the Texas Revolution. The declaration was a unifying call to action, galvanizing Texian settlers—many of whom were Americans who had migrated to the region—in their fight for sovereignty. Just weeks later, on April 21,1836, this resolve led to their decisive victory over Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto. Within hours of that victory, General Santa Anna was captured on land that was located in what is now Pasadena, Texas.
The site later became part of the Champion Paper Mill complex.
There is today a historical marker commemorating Santa Anna’s capture, and I encourage you to go visit it this month in honor of our Independence. Thus, March 2, 1836, stands as the moment when Texas began its journey as an independent nation, a source of pride and identity for Texans to this day. On a personal note of pride, my great, great, great, great grandfather, Thomas Phinley Plaster, manned the twin sister cannons at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was given land by Sam Houston and was one of the first Texas state legislators. He was the door guard at the Capital the year he passed, and he is buried in the State of Texas Cemetery. While the declaration was being signed, the Battle of the Alamo, February 23, 1836 to March 6, 1836, was unfolding in San Antonio. The Alamo’s fall on March 6, 1836, just days later, became a rallying cry for Texian forces, amplifying the declaration’s impact.
Here are important dates and facts in Texas history:
On March 2, 1836, delegates from various Texas settlements convened at Washington-on-the Brazos and unanimously adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence. This document was modeled after the United States Declaration of Independence and was signed by 59 delegates, including figures like Sam Houston, a military leader and later the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Lorenzo de Zavala, a Mexican statesmen who supported the Texian cause and became the Republic’s first vice-president.
George Childress, the primary author of the declaration.
This act formally declared Texas an independent nation, the Republic of Texas, although the fight for independence was not over.
The events of March 2, 1836, were a culmination of growing tensions between the American settlers in Texas (known as Texians) and the Mexican government. The Republic of Texas existed from 1836 to 1845. This paved the way for the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, where Sam Houston’s forces defeated Santa Anna’s army, securing Texas independence. After nearly a decade as an independent republic, Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845, becoming the 28th state. This annexation escalated tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, contributing to the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), which reshaped the American Southwest and led to the famous westward expansion of the United States.
March 2, 1836, was a defining moment in Texas and U.S. history.
Author, Karen Hollon – Museum Specialist
The Impact Pasadena Leadership Class from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce came to tour the museum. They had a box lunch catered by the Chamber of Commerce, and the President of the Historical Society, Mrs. Carol Arnold, answered all their questions and gave the tour.
If you or your business would like to host a luncheon and tour at the museum, please contact us at 713-472-0265. We can even schedule your company training here at the museum! We can accommodate up to 50 guests inside the museum and a larger crowd of 100 on the museum grounds.
Go to www.pasadenatx.gov/museum and request your tour!
Tours are by appointment Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. hourly until 2:00 p.m.
Exciting News! 🎉
We were thrilled to host the ladies from the City of Pasadena Economic Development Corporation for a tour of our museum🏛️! The museum is partnering with the PEDC to highlight all the amazing places to visit in Pasadena 🌳.
Visit Us! 🚶♀️
We’re open for tours from Tuesday to Saturday. To schedule your visit, head over to www.pasadenatx.gov/museum 📲. Don’t forget to join our museum’s Facebook page to stay updated on exhibits, activities, and tours 📱!
Book Your Tour Today! 📅
All tours are by appointment and can be booked between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. You can also call us at 713-475-0565📞.
Let’s explore Pasadena’s rich history together! 🌟
Did you know that Dr. Robert Boyd was a Doctor in Pasadena during the early 1900s? He had his office at the corner of Main and 1st Streets (now known as Eagle). Dr. Boyd made house calls to the residents of Pasadena, and when you tour the museum, you can see many items that his family donated.
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming these lovely ladies, proud descendants of Dr. Boyd, who came to tour the museum. Hearing their stories about Dr. Boyd and their ancestors who contributed to building Pasadena was a joy. These ladies meet every other Wednesday for special field trips or lunches, and I am thrilled that they are all going to start volunteering here at the museum. Together, we will be working on a new exhibit dedicated to Dr. Boyd, alongside family members. We will keep you updated when the exhibit is ready for tours.
If you love history and want to learn more about Texas and the history of Pasadena, please visit www.pasadenatx.gov/museum and sign up for your free tour! We offer tours from Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All tours are by appointment, and you can also email [email protected] or call 713-472-0565 to schedule your visit.
Additionally, please check out www.pasadenatx.gov/museum and sign up for our Facebook page to receive all the latest historical information about Texas and Pasadena, as well as updates on activities and tours at the museum!
We had two volunteers work with us to get all the Christmas decorations packed, and help get all the homes decorated for Valentine’s Day!
These Pasadena Memorial High School students loved decorating the homes and packing away all 10 Christmas trees we had displayed over the Christmas season. They also enjoyed learning the history of Texas and how Pasadena began.
If you love history and want a place to take your family for Valentine’s Day, please go to www.pasadenatx.gov/museum and schedule your free tour today! You can also call 713-472-0565 to schedule your tour.
We had a great tour today with the members of the Joy Class from Memorial Baptist Church, located on Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena. Everyone enjoyed the new historical timeline and shared many facts and interesting stories about living in Pasadena… some of them for over 40 years!
If you have a class or organization, or you and your family would like to book a tour at the Heritage Park and Museum, visit us online at: www.pasadenatx.gov/museum or call us at 713-472-0565.
We are open for tours Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We look forward to having you tour soon!
