Bob Heinonen's
Heroes Of History
Heroes of history live!

Also known as Texas Heroes
Bob Heinonen talks about Texas history and American history Bob Heinonen as William Barret Travis LaJuanna Faught as Molly Bailey Bob Heinonen as Patrick Henry Jack Edmondson as Texas Jack Helen Garrison as Cynthia Ann Parker Bob Heinonen as Charles Goodnight LaJuanna Faught as Deleins Rose Jack Edmondson as Sam Houston Helen Garrison as Granny G Bob Heinonen as George Durham Helen Garrison as Mrs. Ethel Robinson Bob Heinonen as Isaac Cline Elizabeth Seibert as Mary Austin Holley Jack Edmondson as Jack Edmondson Bob Heinonen as Old Rip Ford Jack Edmondson as John Wayne

HISTORY FACT
November 3, 1793 - Stephen F. Austin was born at Austinville, Virginia, which is in southwestern Virginia where his father operated a lead mine. His father was Moses Austin and his mother was Maria (pronounced Mariah) Brown Austin. For more information, see this article in The Handbook of Texas Online.

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What are we?
Autobiographical actors?
Impersonators?
Re-enactors?
First person interpreters?
Storytellers?
The answer is "Yes!".....

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It's true so it ain't braggin'

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  • School fundraising
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  • Retirement communities
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        - A Cowboy's Christmas
  • Senior citizen activities
  • Civic group programs
  • Company events
  • Convention keynotes
  • Party fun
  • Motivational speakers
  • Historic organizations

    About us:

  • Texas history characters
  • American history characters
  • Performers
  • Bob Heinonen's Bio
  • History of Heroes of History
  • Hill Country Sun article
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    Washington-on-the-Brazos in Texas history

    See Heroes of History at the free
    Texas Independence Day Celebration
    on February 27-28, 2010




    Stephen F. Austin statue out of Texas history
    See Heroes of History at the free
    Stephen F. Austin Birthday Party
    on October 31, 2009, in Angleton, Texas





    Texas State Historical Association
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    Autobiographical performances for edutainment events!

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  • Who ever thought history could be exciting?

    377 schools and 207 retirement communities have enjoyed Heroes of History performances one or more times!
    2,563 performances so far with many more scheduled!!!!

  • "Rave reviews...rave reviews"
  • "Totally awesome"
  • "Professional...all the way!!"
  • "Words do not do justice. You have to be a witness to this magic."


    James Bowie portrayed by Jack Edmondson

    Jack Edmondson as James Bowie

    In person, listen to famous people out of American history....Texas history. People such as Sam Houston, William Barret Travis, Susanna Dickenson, James Bowie, Stephen F. Austin, Patrick Henry...and some not so famous people such as Old Rip Ford, Lizzie Johnson, Charles Goodnight, Cynthia Ann Parker, Isaac Cline, and Molly Bailey. Our living historians present all of them. Click here for a list of all available Texas history and American history personalities!

    Now, for special events, American hero John Wayne!!!

    "When I portray a historic character, I want to look the people in the audience in the eyes. I want them to feel like I am talking to their soul."
    Bob Heinonen

    Stephen F. Austin portrayed by Bob Heinonen

    Bob Heinonen as Stephen F. Austin

    "Bob Heinonen presents an act that will blow you away. From his clothes, to his strong voice, to the way he tells his story, Bob pulls you in and makes you want to know more. He has an extensive knowledge of history and a strong and enjoyable stage presence."

    More audience responses:

  • "Amazing"
  • "Mesmerizing"
  • "Exactly what we teach for TEKS"
  • "Truly a magical way to inspire an interest in Texas history!"
  • "I wish you had been around when I was taking Texas history"
  • "I wish you had been around when I was teaching Texas history"
  • "I never knew history could be exciting"
  • "I have never seen my students so quiet and attentive"
  • "Fabulous!"
  • "The audience of approximately 600 people [engineers] were totally captured by the performance. Not a sound was heard as all were engrossed. Even the busboys stopped clearing dishes and watched."


    Cynthia Ann Parker portrayed by Helen Garrison

    Helen Garrison as Cynthia Ann Parker

    A professional troupe of historians/actors tell the story of Texas and American heroes and heroines in the first person. The performer is dressed in a historically accurate costume and becomes that person. Audiences from 1st graders on up through senior citizens love listening to and watching
    Heroes of History.


  • SCHOOLS ....SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES.....CIVIC GROUPS....MOTIVATIONAL....COMPANIES....HISTORIC ORGANIZATIONS....CONVENTIONS....PARTIES....RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES....LUNCHEONS....SPECIAL EVENTS....DINNERS....AWARDS....BLUE & GOLD DINNERS....FAMILY NIGHTS....MARKETING EVENTS

    For more information or to reserve a program, contact:

    Bob Heinonen at (830)833-0809 or e-mail Bob by

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