DHA is ready to celebrate the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The celebration starts at the corner of LBJ and Martin Luther King Jr. streets in San Marcos, TX. at 9:30 a.m. If you are presenting a wreath or registered to walk with your group, arrive no later than 8:45 a.m.
Please visit our MLK 2026 page for more details: 2026 MLK SMTX! Or use the MLK 2026 dropdown tab for more information about how to participate.
The Sip, Paint, & Poetry event will highlight poets from the African diaspora to educate and celebrate Black poetry and the Black aesthetic. The event will feature poetry, live music, painting/adult coloring, and food. This is one of two Black History Month events hosted by DHA.
When: February 28, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: The Price Center (co-sponsors), 222 W. San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Tickets: $25 Pre-sale, $30 at the door
To purchase tickets, follow this link or scan the QR Code below
What to expect: Music by DJ 2Reel, poetry, refreshments and art supplies included in ticket price.
Let the Dunbar Heritage Association help you find ways to implement the Kwanzaa celebration into your holiday traditions. See the information and resources below.
Kwanzaa is a non-religious, cultural holiday that focuses on family, community, and culture created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. The celebration is modeled after the first harvest celebrations in Africa, and the meaning of the name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means the “first fruits” of the harvest. The annual celebration takes place from December 26 thru January 1.
Continue readingThe Dunbar Heritage Association has partnered with the Hays County Food Bank for a food drive on November 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eddie Durham Park in San Marcos, TX. Help us fill the van by donating non-perishable goods from the list below. Spread the word!
Be on the lookout for more information on events hosted by the Dunbar Heritage Association.
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