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    Washington-on-the-Brazos

    See Texas Heroes at the free
    Texas Independence Day Celebration
    on February 28 and March 1, 2009




    Stephen F. Austin statue
    See Texas Heroes at the free
    Stephen F. Austin Birthday Party
    on October 25, 2008, in Angleton, Texas





    Texas State Historical Association
    The Texas State Historical Association

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    Who ever thought history could be exciting?

    347 schools and 192 retirement communities have enjoyed Texas Heroes performances one or more times!
    2,204 performances with many more scheduled!!!!

  • "Professional...all the way!!"
  • "Rave reviews...rave reviews"
  • "Totally awesome"

    For more information or to reserve a program,
    contact Bob Heinonen at (830)833-0809 or

    e-mail Bob

    • 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 Dickinson, James Bowie, Stephen F. Austin...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!

    "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

    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. Each 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
    Texas Heroes.

    Autobiographical performances for edutainment events!

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    • 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, contact:

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

    clicking here


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    American history .... Texas history .... live!

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