“A Night at the Museum”

  • Come Celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 7th with Scott Dunbar, KSJ, who is a Texas Revolution reenactor at the San Saba County Historical Museum in Mill Pond Park. His program about his 3rd great-grandfather will begin about 4:15 in the museum. Later in the evening, he will be part of Texas Dare-Devil Cannon crew. Photo courtesy of O. Scott Dunbar
    Come Celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 7th with Scott Dunbar, KSJ, who is a Texas Revolution reenactor at the San Saba County Historical Museum in Mill Pond Park. His program about his 3rd great-grandfather will begin about 4:15 in the museum. Later in the evening, he will be part of Texas Dare-Devil Cannon crew. Photo courtesy of O. Scott Dunbar

    “Sion R. Bostic, my 3rd Great Grandfather” is the title of O. Scott Dunbar’s talk on March 7th at “A Night at the Museum”

    Mr. Scott Dunbar will speak about Sion Record Bostick’s early boyhood life that he and his family experienced from the time they arrived in Texas. You will learn about famous people he knew and who shaped his life, his calling to be a soldier for the Texas Army, being at San Jacinto, the events that made him a Texas Ranger and Indian Fighter, his marriages, children and his love for San Saba. Sion was a hard worker but made time for fun. Sion was also a giving person so you will hear what the townsfolk of San Saba fondly called him. He was a man of faith, and you will find what church he attended in San Saba.

    Texas history was foremost for Scott Dunbar in school beginning in the 7th grade. All children in Texas knew about Come and Take It, The Alamo, Goliad Massacre and of course the Battle at San Jacinto. But can you imagine the excitement of a child when he learns his ancestor was in the Battle of San Jacinto and then was also one of the men that captured General Santa Anna. That started him on his quest for Sion and other early Texas ancestors. Years of research, tracking down stories and putting family trees together. It led to joining Texas historical groups and going to historical events. He, his wife and sons have traveled countless miles and talked at many schools and Civic groups about Texas History.

    They have been part of and joined in many Reenactors groups. He has served on the executive committee of The Son of the Republic of Texas “SRT” for almost 40 years and served two years as its President General. In 1999, he was given the highest honor the SRT can award by being made a Knight of The Order of San Jacinto, “KSJ” the Order was first started by then President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston in 1842.

    All that they have been able to do is because of the seed planted way back in Scott’s 7th grade Texas History class. When you see him, ask why the KSJ’s wear the color green.