Fall Quarterly Meeting, October 24-25, 2024
The Texas Historical Commission will hold its quarterly commission meeting in Midland/Odessa, Texas.
Ghosts Along the Brazos
Take an eerie stroll around the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site and listen to tales of the area’s ghostly heritage. You’ll not want to miss out on all the eerie fun! Please see our Facebook page for more information.
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!
Bird Watching at the Battleground
From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.
Red River War Series: The JA - First Ranch of the Panhandle
Cowboys and cattle drives - the very images of the Old West! The JA Ranch has a storied past and we hope you will join us to learn more about this very first ranch in the Texas Panhandle.
San Jacinto Family Day: Breadmaking
Try making your own campfire bread, just like the Texian soldiers did 187 years ago!
Pacific Valor: Sergeant Raymond Eubanks
The National Museum of the Pacific War's Pacific Valor, battle demonstrations each tell the story of a specific World War II Medal of Honor recipient. This program will transport guests back to the Jungles of New Guinea, where Sergeant Raymond Eubanks gave his life through an act of unfathomable heroism on the battlefield. The battle demonstration will include simulated explosives, blank firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower for an immersive experience brought to you by the living history volunteers of Company K.
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Cycling Saturdays
The roads within the San Jacinto State Historic Site will open early for bicyclists. Travel our 7.5 miles of site roads and see the battleground where Texas was won at your own pace. No motorized vehicles will be allowed into the site during this time to promote safe bicycling.
Spinning and Weaving
Learn more about traditional spinning and weaving at a demonstration from the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners every second Saturday at the San Jacinto Museum.
Fire!: Arms Demo
Venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.