EVERY YEAR, Texans, history buffs, community members, runners and, well, just about anyone are invited to show their support for the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield by participating in one of several entertaining fundraising events.
Where else can runners and walkers enjoy having a member of the Texas militia in historic garb, fire off a musket to start the race? Held every year in March, participants traverse the historic battleground where Texas won its independence from Mexico, and experience the natural wonder of the site at a time that few, save the wildlife, have. After the race, all participants are given the opportunity to ride the elevator up to the observation floor and enjoy the refreshments and music furnished by our wonderful supporters. A good time is had by all at this fun-for-all-ages event.
This annual dinner held in April right around the time of our celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto is our most successful fundraising event and regularly raises over $200,000 towards operations and educational programming at San Jacinto. Held at the Houston Country Club and attended by a wide variety of local and regional notables, this event, which is in honor of a person or persons who have made significant contributions to the museum, features great food as well as a Texas-focused speaker. This distinguished scholar shares wisdom and witticisms from their most recent work and helps us ensure that the story of our past never fades into the sunset — and that the Lone Star continues to shine brighter than ever.
