Bob Heinonen's
Heroes Of History
Final performances are now booking!

Also known as Texas Heroes

Bob Heinonen talks about Texas history and American history William Barret Travis by Bob Heinonen Mollie Bailey by LaJuanna Faught Texas Jack by Jack Edmondson Cynthia Ann Parker by Helen Garrison Charles Goodnight by Bob Heinonen LaJuanna Faught as Deleins Rose Granny G by Helen Garrison George Durham by Bob Heinonen Mrs. Ethel Robinson by Helen Garrison Isaac Cline by Bob Heinonen Mary Austin Holley by Elizabeth Seibert Jack Edmondson as Jack Edmondson Old Rip Ford by Bob Heinonen John Wayne by Jack Edmondson
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Here is our current performance schedule right up until the end!

History Lives!

It's true so it ain't braggin'

  • Where we have been
  • Where we are going
        - List of reservations
        - Calendar of reservations
  • What schools say
  • What others say
  • Bob's Gallery of Pictures

    Who we serve:

  • School fundraising
  • School programs & assemblies
        - PTA's & PTO's
        - Tell A Teacher
        - School Districts
  • Retirement communities
  • Senior citizen activities
  • Civic group programs
  • Company events
  • Convention keynotes
  • Party fun
  • Motivational speakers
  • Historic organizations

    About us:

  • Historic characters
  • Performers
  • Bob Heinonen's Bio
  • History of Heroes of History
  • Hill Country Sun article

    Who to contact Old telephone

    Give or donate a performance

    Places Bob Recommends

    Things Bob's seen

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    Washington-on-the-Brazos in Texas history

    See Heroes of History last performances at the free
    Texas Independence Day Celebration
    on March 3-4, 2012





    Autobiographical performances for edutainment events!

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    Evaluations -- Reservations -- References

  • Who ever thought history could be exciting?

    Exactly 419 schools and 226 retirement communities
    have enjoyed Heroes of History performances one or more times!
    3,126 performances in 10.5 years 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, see and hear true stories from real people. People such as Sam Houston, Patrick Henry, William Barret Travis, Susanna Dickenson, James Bowie, Charles Dickens, Stephen F. Austin, John Wayne...and some not so famous people such as Old Rip Ford, Lizzie Johnson, Charles Goodnight, Cynthia Ann Parker, Isaac Cline, and Mollie 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

    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:

    "Awesome!!"
    "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
    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

    clicking here

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