Where in the World is Stephen F. Austin?
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Stephen F. Austin has been spotted hiding all around the Villa de Austin exhibit. Your job: track him down and draw a picture of each sighting. Once your are finished, turn your report into our front desk staff to get a prize!
Grand Reopening at Washington-on-the-Brazos
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Join us for our Grand Reopening event featuring a ribbon cutting and living history program called “Citizens of the Republic” at the newly recreated Washington Townsite Experience. Visitors will also be able to tour the newly renovated Star of the Republic Museum and Visitors Center.
A Day of Remembrance (ADOR)
Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.A Day of Remembrance is a free educational program commemorating those who were enslaved or sharecropped during the plantation era and post-emancipation era. The 5th annual ADOR will feature guest speakers, special exhibits, and a family meal.
Reveille to Taps
Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Explore the pivotal role of the snare drum and the influence of field music. Hear the very rhythms that dictated the life of a soldier stationed on a frontier army post. Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.
Historical Marker Dedication: The Sikh Center of the Gulf Coast Area, Inc
Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.The Sikh Center of the Gulf Coast Area, Inc has served the religious, social, cultural, and education needs of its community since the 1970s. Please join us in commemorating the dedication of its historical marker!
Enjoy a Victorian Afternoon Playing Dominos
Sunday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Drop by at your leisure and throw some bones with your buddies or make new friends! This Victoria era pastime is still a vibrant Texas tradition and a great way to pass the time during the chilly Texas winter afternoons. Enjoy a cup of coffee from Harriet's extensive list of coffee varieties.
Garden Work Day - Come out and lend a hand!
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.You’re invited to join us this fall in the garden for a time of care, connection, and learning. Together, we’ll tend to the garden, share knowledge, and enjoy being in community with one another.
SPARK! Take It With You: Haversack Packing
Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Look into a 1830s soldier’s haversack and view some 19th century personal artifacts courtesy of the San Jacinto Museum! SPARK! is a free program for caregivers and loved ones experiencing beginning to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.
Family Garden Day Program - Growing Together
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.During the fall growing season, Caddo Mounds SHS will host a series of Family Garden programs focusing on key garden concepts while weaving in Caddo culture as we learn about the connection between plants, animal and humans. Families will participate in hands-on activities in the garden and have an opportunity to taste healthy foods.
Play Pétanque with the Legation Boules Club
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Parlez-vouz Pétanque? Join the Legation Boules Club members every Wednesday morning on the historic French Legation grounds. Beginners to experts, interested to expat, everyone is welcome to come and watch or bring their own boules and join in!