The Capitol Complex Project Ph. II wishes you a safe weekend of relaxation and reflection as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
On Memorial Day we pay our respects to all the military personnel who have given their lives for our freedom. Across our nation, our Stars & Stripes will be on display. There will be parades, cookouts, special memorial services, and speeches, and we will share and celebrate our pride as Americans in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
The Capitol grounds and surrounding area are home to many landmarks that pay homage to generations of brave Texans. As you plan your Memorial Day activities consider a visit downtown to stroll the beautiful Capitol grounds and celebrate the heroes who serve.
Texas State Cemetery
https://cemetery.tspb.texas.gov/
Just blocks east of the State Capitol, the Texas State Cemetery is the final resting place of governors, senators, legislators, congressmen, judges, and other legendary Texans who have made the state what it is today. Throughout the years, other notable Texans have been buried on cemetery grounds including Stephen F. Austin, General Albert Sidney Johnston, Governor Allan Shivers, Governor John Connally, and Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock.
The annual Memorial Day service will take place in the southwest section of the cemetery, called “Republic Hill” on Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m.
The Gold Star Mothers Monument
This monument was dedicated at the Texas State Cemetery in 2001. It honors mothers who lost children in service to the United States military. The name Gold Star Mothers originated from the service flag that family members could display when a relative was at war. While serving, the flag is a white field with a single blue star. If the soldier is killed during military operations, the blue star is replaced by gold.
Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Friday, 909 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702
For more details visit:
Plan Your Visit | Texas State Cemetery
512-305-8402
cemetery.tours@tspb.texas.gov
Memorial Monuments in and around the Capitol Grounds
https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tcg/tcg-monuments/index.html
The Texas State Capitol and its 22 acres of parkland host numerous monuments and statues paying tribute to generations of Texans who have served our country and the State of Texas with valor. Here are some of the most poignant monuments to our Texas heroes:
Price of Liberty Memorial – Gold Star families
SPB – Price of Liberty Memorial
This statue focuses on the sacrifices of the families of fallen veterans.
Price of Liberty Memorial
Above and Beyond – The Medal of Honor in Texas Exhibit
This impressive exhibit is located in the Capitol on the ground floor of the north wing. It honors Texans who have received the Medal of Honor and the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
Disabled American Veterans of Texas Monument
SPB – Disabled American Veterans of Texas Monument
Erected in 1980, this monument pays tribute to all Texan veterans disabled while serving in the U.S. military services.
Texas Peace Officers Memorial
Erected in 1999, this monument pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty since August 5, 1823.
Vietnam Veterans Monument
SPB – Vietnam Veterans Monument
Erected in 2014, this monument honors the 3,417 men and women of Texas who served and died in the Vietnam War (1964-1973).
Korean War Veterans Memorial
SPB – Korean War Veterans Memorial
Erected in 1999, this monument pays tribute to the more than 289,000 Texas who served in the Korean War (1950-1953).
Texas World War II Memorial
SPB – Texas World War II Memorial
Erected in 2007, this monument honors the 22,000 Texas men and women who died in service to the nation during World War 11 (1941-1945).
Pearl Harbor Monument
Erected in 1989, this monument honors Texas men and women in the military service present on the Island of Oahu when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
World War I Monument
SPB – The Hiker/Spanish American War Monument
Erected in 1951, this statue honors the memory of veterans of the Spanish-American War (1891-1902).
Veterans of the 36th Infantry, Texas National Guard Monument
SPB – Veterans of the 36th Infantry, Texas National Guard Monument
Erected in 1959, this monument memorializes the soldiers of the 36th infantry, Texas National Guard who served in World War I.
The Hiker/Spanish American War Monument
SPB – The Hiker/Spanish American War Monument
Erected in 1951, this statue honors the memory of veterans of the Spanish-American War (1891-1902).
Texas State Capitol Rotunda
The historic rotunda in the Texas State Capitol building may be reserved for performance-based events. Stop by on Friday, June 13, 2025, from noon to 1:00 p.m. to hear a performance from the US Army Band.
For rental information visit: SPB – Capitol Events Location Overview
Blue Star Museums, May 17 – September 1, 2025
Free admission for military members and their families.
The Bullock Texas State History Museum is a proud partner of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America.
Beginning on Armed Forces Day on May 17 through Labor Day on September 1, 2025, the Bullock Museum will offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families.
For details and more information on Bullock Museum hours, parking and more visit: Blue Star Museums | Bullock Texas State History Museum
