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Join us on Texas Heroes Day as we commemorate the men buried at Monument Hill. Descendants Reunion & Breakfast — 9:00 am Co-hosted by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas-Monument Hill Chapter and the Sons of the Republic of Texas-Monument Hill Chapter, this reunion and breakfast is an invite-only event that is exclusive to descendants of Mier and Dawson Expedition soldiers. If you are a descendent who wishes to attend, please register onlineor call 979-968-5658.
Breakfast Registration Now Open Public Memorial Ceremony — 10:00 am The traditional memorial ceremony will include a Keynote speaker, a wreath-laying, and a gun salute. Descendants may purchase a memorial wreath in honor of their ancestors. Ceremony seating may be limited. Personal lawn chairs are welcome and encouraged. The ceremony will be streamed live on Facebook for those unable to attend in person. If you have any questions, please contact Sites staff at kbmh@thc.texas.gov or (979) 968-5658. Author Talk + Q&A - Sam W. Haynes— 1:30 pm Join the Sites for a special talk and Q&A session with Sam W. Haynes, professor and author of multiple acclaimed Texas History published works, including Soldiers of Misfortune: The Somervell and Mier Expeditions (1990) and his most recent book, Unsettled Land: From Revolution to Republic, the Struggle for Texas (2022). Both of these titles feature histories of the Dawson and Mier Expeditions. Register to Attend Author Talk Here.
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The Dedication of Tomb and Monument Hill, 1933. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives
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Texas Heroes Museum10:00 am to 4:00 pm  Visit with Vietnam Donut Dolly Joyce Denke and see the video "A Touch of Home.” The Red Cross Donut Dollies earned their nickname in World War II, because they served boxes of donuts to the troops. Donut Dollies also served in Korea and Vietnam. They all had college degrees, and they gave up a year of their lives to fulfill their mission of bringing “A Touch of Home” to troops in a hostile environment. The video will be shown multiple times between opening and closing in the old sheriff’s bedroom on the second floor. Seating is limited. | THE HISTORIC N.W. FAISON HOUSENoon to 4:00 pm  A self-guided video tour brings to life the residents of the house such as Nathaniel W. Faison (1817-1870), a military hero, land baron, and benefactor of the African American community after emancipation. Faison’s descendants occupied the house until the early 1960s, but their wealth did not bring happiness. Follow the life of Freedwoman Louisiana Brown who owned the house from 1870 until 1872, one of the first freedwomen in the state to own property. Discover how she overcame the odds and continued to thrive in a hostile environment. |
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