Texas History

If it's true, it ain't braggin'

Who ever thought history could be exciting?
355 schools and 193 retirement communities have enjoyed Texas Heroes performances one or more times!
2,255 performances so far with many more scheduled!!!!

"Professional...all the way!!"

"Rave reviews...rave reviews"

"Totally awesome"

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

e-mail Bob

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



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."




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.