Black history is American history! Come celebrate and learn with us on
Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 AM – 2 PM. at the San Marcos Public Library
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Sip, Paint, & Poetry: Black History Month
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.
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2026 DHA MLK News Coverage
Dunbar Heritage Association celebrates MLK Day
News Coverage by the San Marcos Daily Record
- by John Clark
- January 22, 2026, 01:04 PM
The Dunbar Heritage Association honored Martin Luther King Day with two days of activities: a Kids Event at the San Marcos Library on Jan. 17 as well as a wreath-laying ceremony, MLK Walk, and Celebration at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on MLK Day, Jan. 19. Following the gathering at the Courthouse, the San Marcos Police Department served breakfast tacos at the Dunbar Recreation Center.
Continue readingDHA 2026 MLK Schedule of Events
The Wreath-laying Ceremony will begin at the LBJ/MLK Crossroads Memorial in San Marcos, TX, at 9:30 a.m. on January 19, 2026. All other times are approximate.
9:30 a.m. -Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial
10:15 a.m. -Silent march/walk to the Hays County Courthouse Square
11:00 a.m. -The MLK program and Celebration will take place immediately after the walk.
The keynote address will be delivered at the courthouse.
12:00 p.m. Reception at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Recreation Center, 801 MLK Dr. Free food and drinks provided.
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. The morning will start off cold and warm up to a beautiful 65 degrees.
Celebrate Kwanzaa: A Guide to Holiday Traditions
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 readingFill the Hays County Food Bank Van!
The 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!
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