University students can work as interns at the two Austin museums with advance preparation and coordination with The Daughters of The Republic of Texas. Historical and genealogy workshops and seminars, and historical re-enactments are offered throughout the year in collaboration with area academic institutions and other historical associations. These normally surround the eleven annual Texas Honor Days.
Texas Honor Days January 26 – Mirabeau B. Lamar Day February 19 – Texas Statehood Day March – Texas History Month March 2 – Texas Independence and Flag Day March 6 – Alamo Heroes Day March 27 – Goliad Heroes Day April 21 – San Jacinto Day September/3rd Saturday – Texian Navy Day October 2 – Gonzales Day November 3 – Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday November 6 – DRT Founders Day
Future Plans: Republic of Texas History Complex The Daughters of The Republic of Texas maintains the Republic of Texas Museum, and conducts educational programs and its business operations in a building located in North Austin under an unattractive overpass at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Interstate Highway 35. Originally commercial in nature, the building was not intended to serve as a museum. Regardless, we have created a museum space within this facility. The location at 510 East Anderson Lane is not easy for visitors to locate, nor does it have adequate parking for school buses and large groups of visitors. In addition, the building is located far from the French Legation Museum and grounds, where we have maintained significant operations since 1949. The Republic of Texas History Complex is our Vision for the 21st Century. It will involve the consolidation of all the Austin activities of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas at the site of the historic French Legation, in an area called Robertson Hill. By bringing all aspects of our work together at one location, our 8
