Samuel Walker Houston Cultural Center. At 1604 10th Street, the center is dedicated to the life and educational legacy of its namesake, a prominent black Walker County educator. Samuel Walker Houston is the son of Joshua Houston, the body servant of General Sam Houston. The center features photographs and artifacts which chronicle the life of its namesake, the history of the school he founded, and contemporary life in the black community in Huntsville-Walker County during the period. The Cultural Center is also home to the Wall of Faces.
Admission is free.
The 2,083-acre park is five miles south of historic Huntsville. These woodlands, dominated by loblolly and shortleaf pines typical of the east Texas pine belt, provide attractive camping and picnic areas and surround scenic Lake Raven, a 210-acre impoundment. Lake Raven, fed by three major creeks, offers a variety of water sport activities including swimming, canoeing, pedal boats and fishing. Pedal boats, john boats and canoes can be rented at the park. Hiking trails have been constructed where wildlife and birds can be observed in a natural setting.