Upcoming Events | Texas Historical Commission

Three different types of birds posing in their natural environments.

Dec

7

Bird Watching at the Battleground

Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

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.

Photo of two story white house with Christmas greenery and red bows decorating the front porch

Dec

7

Maxey House Christmas Tours

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for Christmas tours in December at the Maxey House. It's a perfect opportunity for visitors to learn about the Maxey and Longs’ Christmas traditions through artifacts from the Maxey House Collection.

A close up of two black berries and one unripe red blackberry.

Dec

7

Foraging San Jacinto with Dr. Merriwether Vorderbruggen

Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

On Saturday, December 7, foraging expert Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas will lead a guided walk at the Battleground and teach participants how to find and identify wild edible plants. Space is limited, so get your tickets today!

Photo of a man in period clothing using a wooden plane

Dec

7

San Felipe de Austin Historic Career Fair

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn about all the jobs, trades, and skills that were necessary to keep the town of San Felipe de Austin running 200 years ago.

Dec

7

Open Hearth Cooking Demo

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stop by between 9 AM and 4 PM to experience and learn about open hearth cooking with this cooking demonstration! Admission to the historic structures required.

Dec

7

Holidays on the Homefront

Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Christmas during the middle of World War II was much different than the celebrations we enjoy today. Take a step back in time and discover what it was like for families holding it down on the American Homefront. Exhibit open Wednesday-Saturday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Vintage crafts Friday-Saturday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. FREE.