Monthly Archives: April 2026

Event: “Southeast Texas in World War I” 5/28 at 7:00 pm at The Sam Houston Center in Liberty

Explore SE Texas During WWI with Author Stephen Cure at the Sam Houston Center in Liberty, May 28.

Come join SHC staff on Thursday, May 28, at 7:00 p.m. in honoring fallen military personnel the week of Memorial Day. Guest speaker Stephen Cure will explore the role of Southeast Texas in World War I, providing insight into the war, its impact on Southeast Texas, the experiences of those who lived it, and how it has been commemorated. Cure is the author of “A Centennial Perspective on Texans in the Great War” and will be signing his book, with all proceeds from book sales benefiting the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.

In addition, visitors can experience a special display of historic items related to World War I from the collections of the Sam Houston Center and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in Austin. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Contact the Center at (936) 336-8821 or samhoustoncenter@tsl.texas.gov for more information.

Event: Spring AHA! Social at Flo Paris 5/23 at 2:00 pm

The Spring AHA! Social will be on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2pm at Flo Paris! Feel free to grab a bite there or eat ahead of time. If you want to get a drink you can, but if that is not your vibe, that’s chill too. Everyone is welcome!

Click here to add your name to the RSVP list, especially if you are looking to carpool!

Address: 5757 Westheimer Rd #105, Houston, TX 77057
Parking: Free

Event: 3rd Annual AHA! Pitch & Polish Party 4/25 at 1:00 pm

Do you have a big presentation coming up? Or are you looking for a chance to sharpen your public speaking skills in a fun, supportive space? Join us for our third annual Pitch & Polish PowerPoint Party on Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 pm!

Bring your slides, your notes, or just yourself. You’ll receive constructive feedback, helpful tips, and encouragement in a fun and welcoming environment. Let’s turn those nerves into confidence! Not preparing for a presentation right now, but still want to join the fun? Take a spin with one of our lighthearted, boilerplate PowerPoint decks! They’re short, completely impromptu, and make great icebreakers.

Click here to RSVP and organize carpooling if needed! Click here for the Zoom link or email us at houstonarchives@gmail.com for the in-person address.

Announcement: Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center: Family History Day

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty presents a free workshop on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on tracing your family lineage back to the era of the American Revolution in 1776. Guest speakers from the Texas Society DAR and Texas State Library and Archives Commission will discuss the resources they offer to help me and women uncover overlooked patriots. This program is free and open to the public.

Registration required at samhoustoncenter@tsl.texas.gov or 936-336-8821.

For more information visit this link.