Exploring the '12 Plus One' Exhibit

The Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville has unveiled a new exhibit titled '12 Plus One' to honor the former slaves of Texas founding father Sam Houston. The exhibit highlights ongoing research into the lives of 12 individuals listed as property in Houston's 1863 probate inventory, plus one who escaped to Mexico. The museum uses primary sources and documents to tell a fuller story of these individuals, who played crucial roles in Houston's life. Known figures include Joshua Houston, a blacksmith, and Tom Blue, a coachman who fled to Mexico. The exhibit aims to inspire further research into the lesser-known individuals and hopes to connect with any descendants still living in the Huntsville area.

What is the main focus of the '12 Plus One' exhibit at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum?

• The life of Sam Houston

• The history of Texas

• The former slaves associated with Sam Houston

• The architecture of the museum

Why is it important to tell the whole story of Sam Houston according to the museum?

• To focus only on the positive aspects

• To increase funding for the museum

• To provide a balanced view of history

• To attract more visitors

How many individuals were listed as property in Sam Houston's probate inventory?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 13

What is the significance of the 'plus one' in the exhibit's title?

• An extra historical document

• An additional exhibit piece

• A new museum section

• A person who fled to Mexico

Which individual among the 12 plus one fled to Mexico?

• Jeff Hamilton

• Elisa Revell

• Tom Blue

• Joshua Houston

What role did Joshua Houston have in the Houston family?

• Cook

• Coachman

• Bodyguard

• Blacksmith

Who was Jeff Hamilton in relation to the Houston family?

• A cook

• A blacksmith

• A personal bodyguard

• A coachman

What is the museum's hope for the '12 Plus One' exhibit?

• To relocate the exhibit

• To close the exhibit soon

• To spur further research

• To focus only on Sam Houston

Where is the '12 Plus One' exhibit located?

• Huntsville, Texas

• Dallas, Texas

• Austin, Texas

• Houston, Texas

Until when will the '12 Plus One' exhibit be on display?

• March 27th

• February 27th

• January 27th

• April 27th