Visitors Center and Gift Shop

The Visitors Center was created near the Sam Houston Statue and on February 15, 1995 the Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center and Gift Shop opened its doors to the visiting public.

The Visitors Center is operated by the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce.
The current Visitors Center Staff includes:

In addition to the professional staff, dozens of volunteers have graciously extended a warm welcome to Huntsville visitors.

Today the following volunteers give generous amounts of time:

Brick Paver Information

Click here to find out more information on how you can Stand with Sam with the Brick Paver Project and be part of its success.

Once you’ve seen the pavers, stop inside the Sam Houston Statue Visitors Center to find an assortment of unique videos, informative brochures, and beautiful displays. Also, visit the Gift Shop full of “Big Sam” treasures and Texas memorabilia.

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The Success Story

The Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center has seen great success since opening February, 1995. As of December 2005, more than 573,000 visitors have signed the guestbook during operating hours, averaging approximately 50,000 visitors personally greeted per year.

Internationally known, the Sam Houston Statue attracts people from around the world. There are 91 foreign countries represented in the guest book.

When people visit here, they don’t need many words to express their impression. In the guestbook, visitors seem to agree by noting such comments as “It’s nice, beautiful, very enjoyable, very honored.” Also they say “we received good information” or “so, this is Texas” and some “even stayed.” Sometimes they just say “Thank You!” With these words and expressions, we can sense the power of this very interesting man, Sam Houston, and observe the talent of David Adickes.