Fort Sam Houston Museum

2108 Wilson Way, Fort Sam Houston Texas 78234

(210) 221-1886

Open: Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

Accessible facilities.

Established: 1967

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Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.