includes memorabilia rich in history that paints a unique
image of Sam Houston. Michael Sproat, museum curator,
gives insight on the most striking piece.
because of the biblical reference `a leopard never changes
his spots.' He enjoyed that phrase, which for him meant
you can't back down from what you believe in."
Looking closely, visitors can see the fur is worn down
to the hide in certain places, because Houston wore it
almost every single day and throughout the 1850's. He
was such a savvy dresser, he once sent a request to Paris
for a three piece, green velvet suit with a matching hat
for one of his inaugurations.
George Washington than George Washington's
portrait,'" Michael shares.
to the spiritual character of Houston. He and his
wife gave their son a pocket Bible when he entered the
Confederate Army. The Bible became a well-traveled and
well-utilized companion for Sam Jr.
under siege," Michael shares. "He was shot at. It would
have been a mortal wound, but the bullet was stopped by
that particular Bible. The bullet went through the middle
of the book and stopped on the verse, `You are my help
and my deliverer' which is captured in Psalms 70, verse 5."
and left for dead. While combing through the injured
mother, the priest instantly recognized him and sent the
boy to a P.O.W. camp for treatment. Again, that Bible
saved his life.
Margaret (his wife) and other politicians. Anyone can access
these via the internet, but the museum strives to digitize
every document, object, and artifact. In the future, they
expect to provide a massive digital system for the public to
view the collection online.