Caddo Artist Series Artist Talk: Yonavea Hawkins
Friday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Caddo scholar and artist, Yonavea Hawkins, presents an artist talk about her journey as a bead artist and the historical and cultural importance of bead art on September 20, 2024 at 6 pm. Yonavea is an enrolled member of the Caddo Nation and a lifelong artist. She creates artwork in a variety of mediums.
Scrumptious Saturdays: Making Wine
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Join us on Saturday, September 21st as we process the ingredients needed to begin the wine-making process!
Admiral Nimitz Conference
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Get ready for an exciting and thought-provoking experience at this year's Annual Conference hosted by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation! The theme is "The Manhattan Project: The Beginning of the Atomic Age”. Events kick off Friday evening, September 20th with a cocktail hour and a Student Poster Presentation. Saturday, September 21st speaker presentations and roundtables will be held in the Historic Nimitz Ballroom of the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. Our guest speakers will be focusing on the fascinating lives of the people working behind the scenes during the Manhattan Project. The four presentation topics include The Project Y Spies, Shock and Awe in Japan: Trauma between Science and Politics, The Girls of Atomic City: Life in a Secret City of the Manhattan Project, and Atomic Doctors: The Unique Role of the Manhattan Project Physicians. Prepare for engaging discussions, valuable insights, and the chance to ask your burning questions to a panel of experts. Can't make it in person? Virtual tickets are also available, ensuring that you can participate from anywhere in the world!
Family Storytime
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Join Martín López, Magoffin Home Educator for a free read along with the book Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Park. We will say goodbye to summer with a fun activity of leaf painting to depict the changing of the season.
Farming Heritage Day
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.The Sam Rayburn House welcomes visitors to its annual Farming Heritage Day, a free event which celebrates this Northeast Texas family farm of the mid-20th century with livestock exhibits, classic automobiles, antique tractors, vintage farming implements and hands-on activities.
2024 Texian Navy Day
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) proudly announce the celebration of the 2024 Texian Navy Day on Saturday, September 21st beginning at 10:00 AM. This annual event, established by the Texas Legislature in 2005, honors the vital contribution of the Texas Navy during the fight for Texas independence.
Red River War Series: Settling the Prairie
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Brave women needed to settle the Texas frontier! Come learn about these amazing women who helped tame the Wild West and brought a sense of comfort and culture to the Texas Panhandle.
Pique Nique de Rentrée / Back to School Community Picnic
Saturday 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Austin Accueil is hosting their annual back-to-school picnic meeting on Saturday, September 21st from 1:00 - 4:30 PM at the French Legation.
History Under the Star Lecture Series: The Texas Navy and San Jacinto with Andy Hall
Saturday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.The victory of the Texian Army on the plain of San Jacinto in April 1836 was built on many factors, including the leadership of Sam Houston, the grim determination of his troops, and the vagaries of weather that brought the two armies together. But there was another factor that shaped the victory, one that wasn’t anywhere near San Jacinto that day: the officers and crews of the Texian Navy.
St. James Baptist Church Historical Marker Dedication
Sunday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Please join the Upshur County Historical Commission as they host the historical marker dedication for St. James Baptist Church.