World Letter Writing Day

Handwritten letter from Sam Houston to Major Cobles, dated April 8, 1846.

 

IN THE MODERN WORLD where digital communication dominates, World Letter Writing Day celebrates the long-standing tradition of writing letters. From settlers on the Texas frontier to government officials in Mexico City, written correspondence was an essential practice to stay connected to other people in the 1830s. To celebrate this holiday, join us inside the San Jacinto Museum to try your hand at writing a letter with a quill and India ink!

Suitable for everyone 6 years of age and older.